GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is an employee-owned multidisciplinary environmental consulting, planning, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, construction management and environmental remediation firm. GZA is an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on environmental, water, ecological, geotechnical and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location. Headquartered in Norwood, MA, GZA employs over 710 engineers, scientists and technical support staff in 32 offices in the United States that serve clients in the architecture and engineering, contracting, governmental, industrial, infrastructure, institutional, legal, oil and gas, power, and real estate industries.
We are seeking an Environmental Planner at junior or mid-level to support our growing Natural Resources and Permitting team primarily in Massachusetts.
The Environmental Planner will be part of an interdisciplinary team working on a wide variety of projects including but not limited to: ecological restoration, lake/pond/dam improvements, living shorelines, solar siting and development, utility corridor upgrades, waterfront infrastructure, and general site development work in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities in assisting with technical execution of projects under the supervision of project managers:
- Prepare environmental impact reports
- Prepare GIS maps
- Prepare environmental and land use permit applications
- Present permit application information to regulatory authorities
- Organize and host community outreach and education events
- Present project information in public forums
- Assist in field evaluations to support the above work
Special Skills/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Law, Ecology or related discipline required; Master’s degree preferred.
- 3-10+ years’ experience in preparing environmental impact reports and permit applications, development of GIS databases and maps, and public outreach.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear and concise letters, memoranda, technical reports, proposals, and figures.
- Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel locally and regionally for this position. Field work can occur year-round and in all weather conditions.
- Able to work independently and within a team.
- Strong time management, coordination, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
Click on this link to see the full position description:
Environmental Planner | GZA GeoEnvironmental Job Board (ultipro.com)