Senior Environmental Planner

ICF; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace arrangements

Donation matching

Tuition reimbursement

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to support NEPA compliance across energy, disaster management environmental services, and transportation projects. This remote-ready role prefers candidates in Florida or the Eastern U.S., with optional office work from Reston, VA.

You will lead NEPA reviews, engage with agencies and clients, and guide EAs and EISs from scoping through documentation. The position emphasizes project management, schedule and budget oversight, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in natural or physical science, urban planning, public policy, economics, environmental management or related subjects.
• 4+ years of relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a lead reviewer for NEPA projects.
• Interacting with applicants and agency staff.
• Helping agency staff manage the preparation of EAs and EISs (usually prepared by the applicant’s contractor).
• Reviewing NEPA documents prepared by the applicant’s contractor.
• Reviewing environmental components of applications.
• Participating in the Project Management team.
• Acting as PM on EAs or DPM on EISs.
• Developing written materials and analyses for EAs or EISs or categorical exclusions.
• Serving as a liaison to direct technical staff on project teams.
• Coordinating project deliverables with document production staff.
• Developing and monitoring project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Organizing and facilitating meetings (agendas, content, summaries).
• Communicating with clients, stakeholders, and agency staff.

Skills

NEPA knowledge

Project management

Client communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ready to make a difference?
We are the Environment & Planning Division. We are passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence—these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow.

Description

We are the Environment & Planning Division. We are passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence—these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow. We help clients achieve compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) through the preparation or review of Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and Environmental Assessments (EAs) for projects nationwide. We also help clients with environmental compliance, permitting, and siting for their projects. To support our growth, ICF is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to work remotely, with a preference for staff to be located in Florida or the Eastern United States (east of the Mississippi River). Staff may work remotely and have the option to work from one of our offices such as the Reston, VA office. This position will support clients’ NEPA compliance for a variety of project types including but not limited to: energy (mining, transmission, renewables), disaster management environmental services, and transportation.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

Key Responsibilities For This Position May Include

• Serving as a lead reviewer for NEPA projects
• Interacting with applicants and agency staff
• Helping agency staff manage the preparation of EAs and EISs (which are usually prepared by the applicant’s contractor)
• Reviewing NEPA documents prepared by the applicant’s contractor
• Reviewing environmental components of applications
• Participating in the Project Management team
• Acting as PM on EAs or DPM on EISs
• Developing written materials and analyses for EAs or EISs or categorical exclusions
• Serving as a liaison to direct technical staff on project teams
• Coordinating project deliverables with document production staff
• Developing and monitoring project scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Organizing and facilitating meetings (such as preparing agendas, developing and presenting meeting content, and preparing summaries)
• Communicating with clients, stakeholders, and agency staff

What You Need To Have (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in natural or physical science, urban planning, public policy, economics, environmental management or related subjects
• 4+ years of relevant professional experience

What We Would Like You To Have (preferred Experience)

• Experience leading or supporting project management teams
• Experience with developing and maintaining project schedules and budgets
• Experience interfacing with clients and internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with NEPA projects for Transportation and Energy projects
• Experience with NEPA and other environmental compliance related to FEMA or HUD projects

Professional Skills You Will Use

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including ability to prioritize and multi-task under strict deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to succeed with new and challenging tasks
• Setting challenging, measurable and sustainable goals in collaboration with manager(s)
• Identifying and meeting the needs of clients within established guidelines
• Working collaboratively with project teams and clients to achieve established goals

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting‑edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world’s toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read ourEEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. Read more aboutworkplacediscriminationrights or our benefit offerings which are included in theTransparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $74,090.00 - $125,954.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)