Environmental Planner jobs in Avondale, AZ

POWER Engineers’ Environmental Division provides planning and siting, permitting, civil engineering, site assessment, and corrective action services to clients worldwide. Our diverse staff specializes in air, water, waste, land use, ecological, and cultural resources across multiple industries in 45 offices nationwide and internationally.

We seek a highly motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Planner for full-time employment supporting our Rocky Mountain Project Management and Planning Department. This position is expected to be performed in a hybrid work (part remote/part in-office) environment based in Phoenix, Arizona office.

The successful candidate will support project teams in siting and routing, permitting (federal land use authorizations, state licensing, and local land use permitting) for renewable development and electric transmission projects in the western U.S. Support to project managers also will be required, as well as coordinating with POWER’s public involvement and engineering department staff.

Required Education/Experience

• BS degree in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related degree
• Three (3) years' experience coordinating environmental projects
• Expertise in environmental planning and analysis
• Knowledge and demonstrated expertise in federal and state environmental policy and regulation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, communicating with clients and project staff

Desired Education/Experience

• Expertise in state and NEPA compliance, public involvement, or technical writing in one or more of the following areas:
• electric transmission lines and substations
• power generation facilities, including renewables
• gas pipelines (natural and hydrogen gas)

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 opportunity to impact society and the environment positively. 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 complete 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

Salary DOE: The pay range for this position is $50K - $70K 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.

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