Senior Planner - Environmental

Bolton & Menk; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) Match Program

Paid time off (PTO)

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Short/Long term disability

Dependent care reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc., is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner for our Environmental Planning Work Group based in Charlotte or Raleigh, NC. You will lead and support projects involving federal and state environmental reviews (NEPA, SEPA) and related planning efforts to advance sustainable and resilient community outcomes.

You will collaborate with clients and interdisciplinary teams, provide leadership and mentorship to the environmental planning group, and help develop robust environmental

Qualifications

• Degree in urban/regional planning or affiliated field (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in environmental planning and related areas.
• Thorough knowledge of planning methods and applications at local/regional level.
• Experience with agency and stakeholder involvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support projects involving federal and state environmental reviews (NEPA/SEPA).
• Coordinate environmental planning, infrastructure, and corridor planning tasks.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the environmental planning team.

Skills

NEPA/SEPA experience

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental planning

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in urban/regional planning or related field

Tools

GIS

Regulatory analysis

Job description

Bolton & Menk, a top regional consulting firm is looking to add a Senior Environmental Planner to our Environmental Planning Work Group based in Charlotte or Raleigh, North Carolina. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

Our established staff of professionals help bring sustainable process, design, and accountability to a community. We are passionate about using collaboration to lead us to the right solution. A solution that can be planned for and funded. A lasting solution that not only works today but long into the future. Our expertise offers a fresh, engaging approach to solve multi-faceted problems involving technical, regulatory, and community issues.

What You Will Be Doing:

In this role you will lead and support projects involving federal and state environmental reviews - including NEPA, SEPA, and related special-purpose laws - along with infrastructure and corridor planning, sustainability and climate resilience assessments, and environmental compliance and permitting. Project work will span environmental assessments, alternatives analysis, infrastructure and transportation planning, natural and cultural resource coordination, parks and trail system planning, and policy research that supports long-term community and infrastructure resilience.

You will work directly with clients to guide environmental review strategies, development review, and policy updates that advance sustainable and resilient project outcomes. You will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on complex, multi-agency projects that integrate natural resources, cultural resources, water resources, and community planning considerations. In addition, you will provide leadership and mentorship to our growing environmental planning team, supporting staff development and contributing to a strong, collaborative practice.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in urban and regional planning, urban studies, architecture, landscape architecture, or affiliated degrees.
• 10+ years of progressive experience
• Thorough knowledge of planning methods and application at the local and regional level
• Experienced in agency and stakeholder involvement techniques and processes
• Experience researching methods and statistical principles related to urban growth and development
• Applied knowledge of methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentations

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, part-time basis or internship for any employer without restriction. Bolton & Menk does not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position.

Supporting Our Employees

There’s life at work and life outside of work. Bolton & Menk has a number of benefit programs and amenities to support you and your family throughout whatever stage of life you are in.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
• ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions
• 401(k) Match Program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Six paid flexible company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short term and Long-term disability
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

WHY BOLTON & MENK?

Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, North Carolina, and South Carolina providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/

OUR BENEFITS

At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affi ...