Senior Environmental Planner | NEPA & Multimodal Lead

WSP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to lead NEPA efforts, coordinate multidisciplinary planning studies, and support transportation projects. The role emphasizes planning studies, data analysis, and collaboration with clients and agencies to deliver effective solutions.

The candidate will have 5–7 years in environmental planning, strong technical writing, GIS proficiency, and the ability to manage tasks across teams, with occasional travel expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 to 7 years of experience in environmental planning, completing environmental surveys, fieldwork, habitat and construction support, impact assessments, and permitting.
• Highly proficient analytical skills, including experience with research techniques/assessment methodologies.
• Expertise with environmental laws, permitting requirements, notification and compliance practices, and regulatory framework.
• Experience leading and reviewing environmental planning technical reports, environmental impact evaluations, siting reports, and permit applications including field surveys and reporting.
• Established experience coordinating with clients, regulatory permitting and resource agencies, and environmental staff.
• Well-developed expertise with NEPA and state equivalent compliance processes and documentation.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS, MS Office Suite, Adobe Illustrator, and related tools.
• Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills for all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and lead junior team members with QA/QC.

Responsibilities

• Serve as task lead or project manager for NEPA projects (CE, EA and EIS).
• Prepare planning studies, technical reports, and NEPA documents for federal/state transportation projects.
• Conduct planning studies, corridor studies, and subarea planning studies for multimodal transportation projects.
• Prepare pre-NEPA, feasibility and supporting studies for environmental planning projects.
• Lead data collection, research, documentation, and analyses.
• Use GIS for data analysis and map generation related to planning studies.
• Assist with public outreach and stakeholder involvement.
• Support business development and client relationship management with transit agencies, cities, MPOs, and DOTs.
• Prepare scopes of work, fee proposals, and responses to RFPs.
• Collaborate with team to meet objectives and ensure QA/QC.

Skills

Environmental planning

NEPA

GIS

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Client coordination

Leadership

QA/QC

ArcGIS

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning/Urban Planning/Geography/Environmental Science/Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Office Suite

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

WSP in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to lead NEPA efforts, coordinate multidisciplinary planning studies, and support transportation projects. The role emphasizes planning studies, data analysis, and collaboration with clients and agencies to deliver effective solutions.

The candidate will have 5–7 years in environmental planning, strong technical writing, GIS proficiency, and the ability to manage tasks across teams, with occasional travel expected.