Senior Environmental Planner & Project Scientist

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 215,000

Full time

1 hour ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual & holidays

Group Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental & maternity leave

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Virginia seeks a Senior Environmental Project Scientist/Planner to lead projects through federal and state environmental permitting processes. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, grow client relationships, and mentor staff within WRA’s environmental practice.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience in wetlands, permits, and regulatory compliance, plus strong writing and communication skills. Collaboration with agencies is essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or Environmental field
15+ years of experience in environmental permitting and ecological assessments
Professional certifications such as PWS, PWD, VSWD, CWB, GISP, AICP, or PE

Responsibilities

Lead environmental projects from planning through construction.
Develop permitting strategies for transportation, Water/Wastewater, and development projects.
Prepare technical reports, permit applications, and regulatory documentation.
Mentor staff and support business development.

Skills

Technical writing

Project management

Client development

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (related field)

Tools

GIS

Permitting software

Job description

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience in wetlands, permits, and regulatory compliance, plus strong writing and communication skills. Collaboration with agencies is essential.

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