Senior NEPA Planner – Hybrid/Remote, Southeast Impact

Atlas; Duluth (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Flexible work options

Job summary

Atlas is seeking a Senior NEPA Planner to guide environmental planning for major transportation projects in the Southeast, including GA, TN, the Carolinas, and LA. You will lead NEPA documents, coordinate a diverse team, and manage scopes, budgets, and schedules from planning through environmental approval.

This role supports public involvement and business development while working in a hybrid or remote setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Planning, Environmental Sciences, or a closely related field.
• 8-15 years of professional experience, including planning-level analysis and NEPA documentation.
• Travel up to 25% of the time, including overnight travel.
• Experience with GDOT is preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality work products.
• 5+ years as seller-doer for DOTs.
• Knowledge of NEPA, GEPA and state environmental acts.
• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD/Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental planning for Southeast DOT projects.
• Prepare NEPA documentation: PCEs, CEs, EAs, FONSIs, EISs.
• Lead coordination within an interdisciplinary NEPA team.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Read and interpret transportation plans and specs.
• Anticipate risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare materials for public involvement and respond to comments.
• Apply MOUs to projects and conduct land use research.
• Maintain DOT TPro updates, Primavera P6 schedules, progress reports, and meeting notes.
• Support business development with technical and fee proposals.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders including managers, engineers, and regulators.

Skills

NEPA documentation

Public engagement

Team coordination

Communication skills

Travel up to 25%

ArcGIS Pro

ESRI Field Maps

Bluebeam Revu

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Planning/Environmental sciences degree

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ESRI Field Maps

Primavera P6

DOT TPro updates

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

Atlas is seeking a Senior NEPA Planner to guide environmental planning for major transportation projects in the Southeast, including GA, TN, the Carolinas, and LA. You will lead NEPA documents, coordinate a diverse team, and manage scopes, budgets, and schedules from planning through environmental approval.

This role supports public involvement and business development while working in a hybrid or remote setup.