OverviewABOUT THE POSITIONSenior Environmental Planner | Hybrid VHB is actively seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to enrich our New England team. This role will be leading and supporting the preparation of federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) documentation, as well as permitting applications, for a diverse set of clients.
Responsibilities- Oversee technical reviews associated with natural, human, and cultural resource analyses related to NEPA/MEPA.
- Coordinate with clients and manage environmental projects including technical subconsultants.
- Drive business development activities including preparing scopes of work, fee estimates, and schedules.
- Review environmental studies and work prepared by others.
- Prepare environmental documentation and presentations.
- Manage environmental scopes and budgets amongst a diverse range of technical resource groups.
- Oversee the facilitation of stakeholder meetings, public workshops, and public hearings.
- A passion for coaching and/or mentoring skills is required.
- Ability to travel occasionally.
Qualifications- B.S./B.A. in environmental planning, urban planning, environmental science, or a related field. Masters a plus.
- Strong understanding of NEPA and MEPA (or similar state processes) as it relates to Transportation/DOT or similar projects.
- Minimum 5+ years' experience in environmental consulting or related field required.
The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.
Annual base salary is one component of VHB's Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.
Details on VHB's benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist
