Senior Environmental Planner - Remote Leadership Permitting

SWCA, Incorporated; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Principal Environmental Planner to lead multidisciplinary projects across the Gulf Coast and Southeast. This high-impact leadership role focuses on technical excellence, client success, and mentoring teams while managing regulatory compliance and travel.

Based in the Gulf Coast with distribute remote work, the role offers a competitive salary, ESOP participation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of project management in a consulting environment, incl. proposal writing, scheduling, budgets, change management, leading client meetings, directing staff, NEPA documents.
• Experience developing environmental permit applications and NEPA documents for interstate natural gas facilities regulated by the FERC (preferred) or other agencies.
• Experience with agencies such as FERC, DOE, USACE, and/or similar state agencies, primarily in the Gulf Coast and surrounding states.
• Experience with project financials (budgets, forecasting, invoicing).
• Proven client management and business development (seller-doer).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects spanning infrastructure, energy, resilience, and environmental planning efforts.
• Shape technical approaches and strengthen client relationships.
• Mentor high-performing teams and ensure regulatory compliance across local, state, and federal rules.
• Travel periodically throughout the region to support client engagement and project oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Client management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science

Master's degree preferred

Job description

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Principal Environmental Planner to lead multidisciplinary projects across the Gulf Coast and Southeast. This high-impact leadership role focuses on technical excellence, client success, and mentoring teams while managing regulatory compliance and travel.

Based in the Gulf Coast with distribute remote work, the role offers a competitive salary, ESOP participation, and a comprehensive benefits package.