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NV5 ยท 3 weeks ago

Environmental Planner

NV5 provides technology and consulting solutions for public and private sector clients, focusing on environmental and regulatory compliance. As an Environmental Planner, you will support and coordinate environmental projects, manage permit applications, and prepare various environmental documents and studies for NEPA and CEQA compliance.

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Responsibilities

Support and coordinate environmental projects, be a subject matter expert, and be a technical lead/author for environmental planning
Managing permit applications and analyzing data supporting the development of environmental documents and studies for NEPA, CEQA, and regulatory compliance for various projects for private and public-sector clients
Project support, team leadership, fostering client relationships, business development, and managing and mentoring junior staff on a task level
Project management (proposal writing, cost estimates, budgeting, invoicing, task management)
Preparing NEPA and/or CEQA documentation, including Level of Effort (LOE), Categorical Exclusions (CATEX), Environmental Information Documents (EID), Environmental Assessments (EA), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Public Involvement, Records of Decision (ROD), and Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI)
Preparing or reviewing other documentation, including Environmental Hazards Reviews, Initial Site Assessments (ISA), Phase I Reports, Technical Memorandums, and Desktop Reviews
Working with clients, resource agencies, and environmental and technical staff to prepare environmental documents and related technical studies
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

NEPA complianceCEQA complianceProject managementEnvironmental planningArcGIS ProAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal communicationTime managementProblem-solving

Required

B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Science, Planning, Biology, Anthropology, or a related field from an accredited university
5-12 years of total related consulting experience, with 3-6 years of experience leading and managing technical teams, project management, and business development, focused on NEPA or CEQA compliance. This should include the successful preparation of documents as the lead author
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Time management and follow-through skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on multiple tasks/projects with tight deadlines
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Proficient computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite
An established and successful history executing tasks for simple and complex projects that include assisting with developing proposals and cost estimates, executing project tasks, assisting with strategic plan development, and working with private and public-sector clients

Preferred

Environmental compliance, permitting, and agency experience that includes consultations with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and other local, federal, and state agencies in the Western U.S
Direct experience working with federally recognized tribes in the Southwest
Proficient in ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, and ArcGIS Online
Familiarity with southwest sensitive species and ecology

Benefits

Medical, dental, and life insurance
Flexible Time Off
A 401(k)
Professional development/advancement opportunities

Company

NV5 is a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions for public and private sector clients supporting infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems.

H1B Sponsorship

NV5 has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (2)
2024 (1)
2023 (6)
2021 (3)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2025-05-15Acquired
2013-03-26IPO

Leadership Team

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Noreen Clindinning
Chief Operating Officer Environmental Health Services
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Carl Henderson, PhD, PE, GE
Chief Diversity Officer / SoCal Construction Quality Assurance Group Director
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