Senior/Mid-Level NEPA Planner

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 91,500 - 132,700; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking an experienced NEPA planner to support projects through federal environmental permitting processes in Honolulu, HI. The role requires expertise in writing NEPA documents and managing various project stakeholders. Candidates should have at least 6 years of related experience with strong organizational, technical writing, and communication skills. This full-time position is eligible for a remote hybrid work arrangement and offers competitive pay in the range of $91,500 to $132,700.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of related work experience with demonstrated task lead experience.
• Ability to acquire background and security clearance for military installations.
• Experience with environmental analysis and permitting for military projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write NEPA documents and support projects through federal permitting processes.
• Manage the project team and monitor deliverables, schedules, and budgets.
• Support preparation of environmental permit applications with federal and state agencies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Oral communication skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Environmental permit applications

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

Experienced National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) planner and environmental planner with ability to write NEPA documents and support projects through the federal environmental permitting processes from constraints analysis/scoping through regulatory consultations to environmental certification (FONSI or ROD). Full-time position reporting to Stantec’s Honolulu, HI office. Position is eligible for remote hybrid work arrangement.

Your Key Responsibilities

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Good organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities and attention to detail.
• Strong technical writing, analytical and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet firm deadlines.
• Ability to acquire background clearance sufficient to gain entry to military installations and/or controlled access facilities.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Position requires a pre-employment Drug screen.
• Additional Preferred Skills: Experience with environmental analysis and permitting for military projects (Navy, Marine Corps, Air National Guard, Coast Guard, Air Force, etc.) or projects for other federal government entities on Federally-owned lands.
• Support preparation of environmental permit applications with various federal and state agencies for a variety of project types/sizes.
• Experience with State of Hawaii Revised Statute Chapter 343 requirements as well as local Hawaiian organizations and state agencies.
• Manage the project or task team (office- and field-based) and their assignments, deliverables, files and administrative record, safety program, subconsultants and their contracting process, and client and their expectations; and monitor and review project contracts, deliverables, schedule, and budget.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Geology, Chemistry, Community/Urban/Environmental Planning or a closely related field.
• Master’s Degree in any of the fields described above is preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of related work experience, with demonstrated task lead experience.
• Ability to acquire background and security clearance sufficient to gain entry to military installations and/or controlled access facilities and data.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification or interest in pursuing is preferred.
• This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay Range:

• Locations in CO, HI, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas – Min Salary $91,500.00 – Max Salary $132,700.00

Primary Location: United States | HI | Honolulu
Organization: BC-2374 EnvSvcs-US Government Services
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 16/06/2025 04:06:19
Req ID: REQ2500029L

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