Entry-Level Environmental Planner – Wildfire Mitigation Program

POWER Engineers’ Environmental Division provides planning, permitting, engineering, site assessment, and corrective action services to clients worldwide. We are seeking entry-level Environmental Planners to support a wildfire mitigation program for a large electric utility in the Western US, and to join our 360 person environmental team.

This position can be based in one of multiple office locations: Boise, Portland, Phoenix, Las Vegas or San Diego. This full- time hybrid position requires working in the office 3 to 4 days a week. 

Summary of Roles and Responsibilities

·Assist senior staff in environmental studies for energy infrastructure projects

·Assist in preparation and technical writing of environmental planning and analysis documents

·Research local, state, and federal permitting requirements

·Assist with permit applications

·Assist senior staff in field reviews and investigations to determine suitable site locations

·Interface with internal Project Managers, engineers and scientists, and subcontractors

·Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education/Experience

·This position requires a BS degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture, or related degree

·Zero to three (0-3) years of experience

·Knowledge and interest in federal, state, and local environmental policy and regulation

·Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team and collaborative environment

·Ability to travel, up to 25% of the time, for site visits and client meetings

·Experience with Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)

·Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Desired Education/Experience

·Knowledge and experience with ArcGIS is a plus

·An advanced graduate-level degree is a plus 

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives with the opportunityto make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.

Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision 
• Paid Holidays 
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave 
• Voluntary Life Insurance 
• 401K 
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers 
• Maternity and Paternity Leave 
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program 
• Fertility Benefits 
• Gender -Affirming Care 

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

Salary DOE: The pay range for this position is $50K - $60K per year; however, base pay may be higher or lower depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This figure does not include additional compensation such as health benefits, vacation, 401k, etc.

EOE, including disability/vets

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