Senior Environmental Planner: Permitting & Resiliency Lead

GZA; Springfield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 149,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

Generous benefits package

Paid time off

Flexible hybrid work environment

Job summary

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is actively seeking an Environmental Planner to support the Ecology and Planning Practice in Western Massachusetts.

The role emphasizes environmental impact assessment, permitting, siting, resiliency planning and related services for projects in renewable energy, flood protection, ecological restoration, climate resiliency, airports and site development in MA. The candidate will lead projects, manage staff, prepare proposals, and coordinate with MADEP NOI, 401, Chapter

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in environmental consulting with emphasis on permit preparation, representation and regulatory agency coordination.
• AICP, CFM and/or CEP certifications (or working towards)
• Experience with MEPA, NEPA and related wetland, water quality and land use laws
• Strong ability to interpret site plans, topographic maps and aerial photographs

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and manage project staff; prepare proposals.
• Direct integrated engineering and natural resource teams to develop project designs and permitting/communication strategies.
• Develop and maintain client relationships with private and public sector clients.
• Prepare and manage budgets and client invoices.
• Prepare/review GIS maps and data visualizations.
• Occasional travel within southern New England; contribute to cross-project coverage.

Skills

GIS

Proposal writing

Budget management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography, Planning, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Geosciences or related discipline

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

GIS software

Job description

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is actively seeking an Environmental Planner to support the Ecology and Planning Practice in Western Massachusetts.

The role emphasizes environmental impact assessment, permitting, siting, resiliency planning and related services for projects in renewable energy, flood protection, ecological restoration, climate resiliency, airports and site development in MA. The candidate will lead projects, manage staff, prepare proposals, and coordinate with MADEP NOI, 401, Chapter