Principal NEPA Planner

Parsons; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

401(k)

ESOP

Job summary

Parsons in Chicago is seeking a Principal Transportation Planner to lead NEPA-driven, multi-modal corridor planning across Illinois and neighboring regions. The role supports local, state, and regional agencies with NEPA-guided studies and public involvement.

Ideal candidates hold a 4-year Urban/Environmental Planning degree with 10+ years of related experience, including Illinois DOT projects; AICP is a plus. Strong client relations and mapping skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Urban/ Environmental Planning (or related field) and 10 years or more of related work experience.
• AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners Certification) is desirable at this level.
• Demonstrated experience with transportation planning initiatives to support transportation projects is essential.
• Solid knowledge and experience with NEPA regulations and guidelines is required, including preparing purpose and need statements and alternatives development and evaluation documents.
• The preferred candidate will have recent experience working on Illinois Department of Transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Applying solid foundational knowledge of NEPA guidelines to develop planning strategies supportive of various regional road & highway projects.
• Performing transportation planning work assignments, including data collection and research, corridor and regional studies, multi-modal planning and design, compiling results, and writing reports.
• Preparing, coordinating, and facilitating public involvement and consensus-building meetings and workshops.
• Supporting transportation engineering and planning team in our region.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with existing and future clients.
• Collaborating with business development team to support project development activities.
• Directing the preparation of graphics and mapping.
• Supporting work of team members in the delivery of studies, reports, and plans.

Skills

NEPA knowledge

Public involvement

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Illinois DOT experience

Education

Urban/Environmental Planning degree

Job description

Job Description

Our Parsons Chicago office is now hiring for a Principal Transportation Planner to support a variety of transportation projects in Illinois, Iowa, and the surrounding region. The Principal Transportation Planner at this level will have solid experience in transportation projects for local, state, and national agencies. Typical project assignments will involve utilizing knowledge of NEPA to guide and support multi-modal corridor planning and analysis, environmental impact assessment, land use planning, stakeholder engagement, smart mobility, and complete street planning and design. This role will support the planning and engineering teams in our regional transportation infrastructure practice.

What You'll Be Doing

• Applying solid foundational knowledge of NEPA guidelines to develop planning strategies supportive of various regional road & highway projects.
• Performing transportation planning work assignments, including data collection and research, corridor and regional studies, multi-modal planning and design, compiling results, and writing reports.
• Preparing, coordinating, and facilitating public involvement and consensus-building meetings and workshops.
• Supporting transportation engineering and planning team in our region.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with existing and future clients.
• Collaborating with business development team to support project development activities.
• Directing the preparation of graphics and mapping.
• Supporting work of team members in the delivery of studies, reports, and plans.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Must have a 4-year degree in Urban/ Environmental Planning (or related field) and 10 years or more of related work experience.
• AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners Certification) is desirable at this level.
• Demonstrated experience with transportation planning initiatives to support transportation projects is essential.
• Solid knowledge and experience with NEPA regulations and guidelines is required, including preparing purpose and need statements and alternatives development and evaluation documents.
• The preferred candidate will have recent experience working on Illinois Department of Transportation projects.

Security Clearance Requirement

NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-