Environmental Planner (Hybrid) Western U.S at Tetra Tech, Inc. in Boise, Idaho

Job Description:

Tetra Tech is adding an Environmental Planner to provide permitting and compliance services within our energy, mining, and federal lands practices market sectors. These projects include transmission lines, solar, wind, natural gas transmission pipelines, mine development, mine closure, and NEPA support. This position will ideally be located in the Tetra Tech Boise, ID office.

The primary focus for this position will be supporting projects as part of our growing energy practice. Project work may include managing environmental permitting for renewable energy projects (wind, solar, battery energy storage) as well as transmission lines.

Successful candidates will have a strong technical background in siting, permitting, and evaluating environmental impacts of renewable energy (or other) projects for National Energy Policy Act Compliance (NEPA). Experience working with the following environmental, regulatory and land use agencies is desired: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service (USFS), and Bureau of Land Management (BLM), state agencies (or similar), and/or local county and city planning departments. Our ideal candidate will have experience in the western U.S. with permitting or NEPA compliance with solar, onshore wind, energy storage and transmission line siting and routing.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

• Support Project Managers and staff with the development of critical issues analyses and siting studies.

• Support Project Managers and staff with the preparation and production of land use and resource permit applications for federal, state, and local agencies and jurisdictions.

• Ability to assist with proposals for clients and develop detailed cost estimates.

• Manage environmental studies and resource analyses both independently and working with a team of subject matter experts.

• Support Project Managers with the development of public outreach materials such as strategic communication plans, stakeholder databases, fact sheets, newsletters, brochures, and websites.

• Support Project Managers with project schedules and tracking of budgets and deliverables.

• Lead the coordination of project logistics and work with other team members to facilitate the workflow for project deliverables through tasking, draft development, internal reviews, submittal, and responses to comments.

• Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder outreach, public meetings, and tracking and recording stakeholder contacts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as environmental planning, environmental studies, natural resources, or similar degree or equivalent.

• 5 to 8 years of demonstrated work experience performing similar tasks.

• Prior environmental consulting or government agency experience strongly preferred.

• Ability and interest in working as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment with the capability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to prioritize and follow up on pending items.

• Strong follow-through skills, attention to detail and work quality.

• Ability to act independently with task management roles.

• Ability to work well with all levels of management, outside vendors and internal and external clients. Sensitivity to confidential information is a must.

• Demonstrated writing abilities, organizational skills, competency with basic business computer applications.

• Competency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required.

• Willingness and ability to travel for project work.

• A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.

• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, for immediate consideration please submit your resume to Tetra Tech, Inc., at www.tetratech.com. Please mention the position you are applying for in your cover letter and include salary requirements. A Pre-employment drug screen is required.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. https://www.tetratech.com/careers/life-at-tetra-tech/

• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.

• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.

• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and talent of more than 28,000 employees who are working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

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Tetra Techis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among our core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite applications from all interested parties.

Additional Information

• Organization: 194 CES