Senior Environmental Planner - Transportation Permitting Expert

Moffatt & Nichol; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffatt & Nichol, a leader in waterfront infrastructure planning, seeks an experienced Environmental Planner for our Raleigh, NC office. The role focuses on environmental permitting, NEPA/SEPA documentation, and coordination with DOT and regulators on transportation projects.

Ideal candidates have 7–10+ years in planning, basic GIS skills, and a willingness to travel. You will join a multidisciplinary team supporting projects across the Southeast and nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, environmental science/studies or related field required.
• 7 to 10+ years of related planning experience.
• Minimum 3 years of task management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NEPA/SEPA permitting/compliance.
• US Department of Transportation project experience required.
• Willingness to travel overnight occasionally.
• Basic GIS experience, mapping and spatial analysis.
• Pre-employment background check and E-Verify compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage documents for NEPA, SEPA, and other regulatory permit applications.
• Coordinate project permitting with DOT, EPA, NPS, USACE, Coast Guard, FAA, NOAA.
• Apply NEPA/SEPA knowledge to evaluate project impacts.
• Conduct environmental studies and analyses for transportation projects.
• Support permitting efforts and QA/QC reviews.
• Assist with proposal efforts and cost estimates.
• Communicate with clients, regulators, and project teams.

Skills

Environmental permitting

NEPA/SEPA knowledge

Regulatory coordination

Project management

GIS

Education

Bachelor of Science in Planning, Environmental Science/Studies or related

Master's degree; preferred

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Moffatt & Nichol, a leader in waterfront infrastructure planning, seeks an experienced Environmental Planner for our Raleigh, NC office. The role focuses on environmental permitting, NEPA/SEPA documentation, and coordination with DOT and regulators on transportation projects.

Ideal candidates have 7–10+ years in planning, basic GIS skills, and a willingness to travel. You will join a multidisciplinary team supporting projects across the Southeast and nationwide.