Pacific Northwest Environmental Permitting & Land-Use Lead

Maul Foster & Alongi; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical/dental/vision coverage

Multiple medical plan options

Paid time off + nine holidays

Volunteer time off

Cocat time/Exempt employees

ESOP participation

401k company match

Professional development support

Job summary

Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. (MFA) is seeking a full-time Environmental Planner in a hybrid role that could be based in any MFA office in the Pacific Northwest.

You will lead environmental permitting, coordinate with agencies, and guide projects through local, state, and federal approvals for sites across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. You will collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to manage scope, schedules, budgets, and communications while delivering robust environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or a related field is required.
• 5+ years of professional experience in environmental planning, permitting, or land use planning.
• Experience preparing and managing permit applications for projects in the Pacific Northwest.
• Knowledge of Clean Water Act permitting, SEPA, shoreline regulations, critical areas ordinances, removal-fill law, and local land use processes.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies, municipalities, tribes, and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reports.
• Growing knowledge of land use planning and environmental regulations.
• Proficiency with MS Office; GIS a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead permitting strategies and coordinate with regulatory agencies.
• Prepare permit applications and guide projects through approvals.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and client communications.
• Collaborate with planners, scientists, engineers, GIS specialists, and communications staff.
• Support business development and mentoring of junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory coordination

Environmental permitting

Written communication

Client relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or a related field

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Job description

Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. (MFA) is seeking a full-time Environmental Planner in a hybrid role that could be based in any MFA office in the Pacific Northwest.

You will lead environmental permitting, coordinate with agencies, and guide projects through local, state, and federal approvals for sites across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. You will collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to manage scope, schedules, budgets, and communications while delivering robust environmental