Senior Environmental Planner

Description

Shannon & Wilson is an employee-owned consulting firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Committed to technical excellence and high-quality service, we provide integrated geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, environmental and natural resource services for clients worldwide. Since 1954, we have delivered comprehensive engineering and environmental solutions for the most challenging infrastructure and capital improvement projects.

We are dedicated to improving our communities, preserving the environment and utilizing the most innovative science practices in all our work.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Environmental Planner to join Shannon & Wilson in our Seattle headquarters. Candidates should be experienced working in multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex projects in the Pacific Northwest. The candidate will have a deep understanding of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and experience preparing environmental policy and planning documents for local, state, and federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth of Shannon & Wilson's environmental planning service line which currently serves clients throughout the Pacific Northwest
• Ensure projects comply with federal, state (WA), and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Manage all aspects of projects, including preparing proposals and fee estimates; maintaining client communications; providing clear and concise technical writing; implementing Shannon & Wilson's quality control procedures; and managing project budget and revenue development.
• Will play an active role in business development, client stewardship, and identify opportunities for strategic growth.
• Collect and research data necessary to develop SEPA and NEPA documentation, including Categorical Exclusions (CEs), SEPA Checklists, Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs).
• Engage directly with clients, teaming partners, and stakeholders as appropriate.
• Provide management and direct oversight of staff, including employee recruitment, technical and performance reviews, and support professional development and mentorship of staff.
• Attend client and company-sponsored meetings, events, and training, as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree or above in planning, ecology, geography or another related field is preferred.
• 15+ years of direct experience and in the Puget Sound region in the technical areas noted above.
• Experience working as an environmental planner, land use planner, or similar in the Pacific Northwest region.
• Strong ability to prepare documents that are clear, concise, well-written, and communicate complex environmental information clearly and effectively to various audiences.
• Experience developing and/or facilitating meaningful public engagement and scoping.
• Must have experience mentoring, coaching, supervising and leading project teams.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or other relevant certification desirable.
• Experience with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) desirable.
• Experience using ESRI ArcGIS to create, import/export, and managing spatial data desirable.

Level Placement

Typically, depending on an applicant's education, experience, and other qualifications they possess, a Senior Environmental Planner typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Senior Associate, Associate Vice President or Vice President level withing the following range:

SR Associate Range: $150,000-$170,000

AVP/VP Range: $170,000-$200,000

Shannon & Wilson offers a competitive benefits package to support our employees. These benefits include:

• Employee ownership
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage.
• Pre-tax health and daycare FSA
• Life and disability insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Profit sharing and 401(k) plans
• Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid volunteer day
• Free parking