Senior Environmental Planner

Parsons; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

ESOP

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to join our environmental team, primarily in Indianapolis, with opportunities to support transportation projects across the East Central region. The role offers hybrid work in a Parsons East Central region office and potential for leadership and mentorship within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work on NEPA-driven planning efforts, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to project delivery and client service while expanding your leadership

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in environmental science, planning, engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Previous consulting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning and documentation for transportation projects in the East Central region, with Indiana focus.
• Apply NEPA process knowledge to planning studies and reports.
• Perform data collection, corridor studies, multimodal planning, and report writing.
• Develop planning strategies that support regional roadway projects against NEPA guidelines.
• Support projects involving roadway or bridge improvements.
• Coordinate with INDOT and other agencies.
• Assist in public involvement activities, meetings, and workshops.
• Manage priorities and deadlines; mentor team members.

Skills

Task/project management

Mentoring junior staff

Stakeholder communication

Business development

Client partnership

Education

4-year degree in environmental science, planning, engineering, or related field

AICP, PWS, CPESC certifications desirable

Tools

ArcGIS

ArcGIS Online

MS Office

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an experienced Senior Environmental Planner to join our growing environmental team in Indianapolis and support transportation projects across the East Central region . In this role, you will have the opportunity to build on your technical foundation while growing into increased ownership of environmental tasks, project delivery, and team support. You will work alongside a strong multidisciplinary team that is helping deliver major transportation projects throughout the region, with opportunities to expand your leadership responsibilities, mentor junior staff, and play a larger role in client service and project execution.

This role will be on a hybrid schedule in a Parsons East Central region office.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support and lead environmental planning and documentation efforts for transportation projects across the East Central region, with a strong emphasis on Indiana-based work.

• Apply solid experience with the NEPA process and one or more related environmental disciplines.

• Perform transportation planning work assignments, including data collection and research, corridor and regional studies, multimodal planning and design, compiling results, and report writing.

• Apply foundational knowledge of NEPA guidelines to develop planning strategies that support regional roadway and highway projects.

• Support projects involving roadway and/or bridge improvements.

• Work within relevant Federal and Indiana environmental procedures, including those of the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT).

• Assist in preparation, coordination, and facilitation of public involvement activities, consensus‑building meetings, and workshops.

• Manage priorities and effectively track internal and external deadlines and deliverables.

• Contribute to an environment of collaboration, mentorship, and continued growth across the environmental team.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Task/project management experience, including a record of delivering within the required scope, schedule, and budget.

• Experience overseeing and supporting the growth of more junior team members.

• Experience communicating with project stakeholders including resource agencies and the general public.

• Support business development activities including project pursuits and preparation of letters of interest.

• An attitude of partnership with our clients.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in environmental science, planning, engineering, or related field

• 5 years or more of related work experience

• Relevant professional certifications (AICP, PWS, CPESC, etc.) are desirable, but not required

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Experience with ArcGIS and ArcGIS online

• Proficient in MS Office applications

• Previous consulting experience a plus

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This 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: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00

We 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!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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—

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.