Stantec's environmental services group is seeking an entry level Environmental Planner to support our environmental planning efforts within the Mid-Atlantic. The primary duty of this role is to support the develop environmental documents and associated technical studies for a wide range of infrastructure projects for both public and private entities.
As a member of our team, you will conduct analyses in support of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other applicable regulations. The candidate must demonstrate experience in review of policy and technical writing. The selected candidate will provide support on a variety of projects. Responsibilities will include policy review, data analysis, impact assessment, and technical writing. This position involves working as a part of a team of people supporting projects across the Mid-Atlantic region. The position is located in our Laurel, MD office.
As an Environmental Planner, you will work in a highly dynamic team environment with other environmental planners and NEPA specialists and collaborate with natural and cultural resource specialists and engineers. This position is primarily office work with potential for some fieldwork. It includes some travel for field investigations and meetings, as needed.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform research, conduct environmental analyses (field and desktop), develop recommendations, and prepare technical reports under NEPA including environmental impact statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Categorical Exclusions (CEs)
• Background research and data reviews
• Assist with and prepare portions of written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations for client and regulatory agency review
• Record, enter, organize, manage, and analyze data

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Technical writing experience
• An interest in data analysis, permitting, and policy and regulations
• The ability to solve problems using critical thinking and to complete tasks with consideration to their own and the team's safety
• A positive attitude in all working conditions is key
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills.
• Ability to lead agency and client coordination
• Strong attention to detail
• Experienced at working well in a team atmosphere and independently as required
• Must have the willingness to learn new skills
• Conscientious, organized, and disciplined

Education and Experience

• The ideal candidate will have at minimum, a bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental studies, environmental engineering, planning, geography, natural resources, or related field with demonstrated experience with biological surveys in the Mid-Atlantic region
• Technical writing experience
• Experience of 0-3 years is desired

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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