Staff Environmental Planner

SWCA Environmental Consultants; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Staff Environmental Planner to join their team. This role involves supporting environmental assessment projects, collaborating with specialists, and contributing to reports and fieldwork. The successful candidate will bring strong writing abilities and relevant experience in environmental consulting. This position offers flexible work options and opportunities for career development within a growing firm.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience authoring ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Ability to interpret and record data, conduct analyses, compare findings.

Responsibilities

• Collect data and conduct landowner interviews.
• Prepare ASTM-standard Phase I ESAs with guidance from senior EPs.
• Conduct fieldwork for local projects.

Skills

Strong technical writing skills

Environmental consulting

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an environmental related field

Tools

MS Office products

Job description

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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 Consultants is a growing, 1,800+ staff, employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) isto make SWCA 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 among Engineering News-Record’s Top 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science and Consulting

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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