Staff Environmental Planner

SWCA Environmental Consultants; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Staff-level Environmental Planner to join their team, supporting renewable energy projects across the country. This remote, hybrid, or in-office role involves preparing Phase I Environmental Site Assessment reports and collaborating with experienced professionals. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in environmental assessments.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible workplace options

Career development programs

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an environmental related field is required.
• 1+ year experience with ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Strong technical writing skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessments under guidance.
• Collaborate with various environmental specialists.
• Conduct fieldwork and assist in data QA/QC.

Skills

Technical writing

Data interpretation

Fieldwork

Environmental consulting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a new Staff-level Environmental Planner. We offer remote, hybrid, and in-office work options. As a valuable member of the team, you will support our growing group of scientists and partner directly with senior Environmental Professionals (EPs) to prepare Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESAs) reports in support of renewable energy projects nationwide. Responsibilities will include collecting data, conducting landowner interviews, providing guidance to field staff, preparing report figures, and writing ASTM-standard Phase I ESAs. Fieldwork is limited and may include site assessments and data collection for local sites.

This position is an hourly, full-time, benefits eligible position and can be hired at the following levels:

• Assistant Staff Environmental Planner - Typically with at least 1 year of relevant experience and expertise.

• Staff Environmental Planner - Typically with at least 2 years of relevant experience and expertise.

SWCA Environmental Consultantsis a growing, 1,700+ staff, employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services.Our Vision (the North Star)isto makeSWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership.We live our core values: we collaborate as#OneSWCA;we are#AlwaysLearning, we#NeverSettle,and we#GiveBack.

Purpose:Our company purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our success story.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

What you will accomplish

• Assist with preparing ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessments under the guidance of a senior EP.

• Collaborate with SWCA's biologists, cultural resources teams, NEPA planners, and other specialists.

• Conduct fieldwork for local projects.

• Perform assignments under the guidance of an Environmental Professional or Project Manager.

• Assist with field data QA/QC.
• Assist with proposals, budgets, and project planning, and project implementation.

Experience and qualifications for success

• A bachelor's degree in an environmental related field

• At least one year of experience authoring ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessments

• Strong technical writing skills

• Experience in environmental consulting or a related field

• Proficient in MS Office products

• Valid driver's license, good driving record and your own transportation

• Ability to be flexible, travel and work outside in most weather conditions
• Ability to interpret and record data, conduct analyses, compare findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of relevant environmental industry experience

• Demonstrated experience writing and/leading ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessments

• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time while meeting deadlines

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks amongEngineering News-Record'sTop 200 Environmental Firms.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA's website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 1-480-581-5378. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

In a Phoenix based position, an employee in the position of Assistant Staff Environmental Planner can expect an hourly pay rate of $22.26/hour to $28.09/hour; Staff Environmental Planner -- $24.91/hour to $31.80/hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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