Senior Environmental Planner Jobs

Explore senior environmental planner opportunities that combine environmental expertise, strategic planning, and project leadership. These professionals help organizations and communities assess potential impacts, meet regulatory requirements, and make informed decisions about development, infrastructure, and land use. Ladders features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, including senior roles for experienced environmental planners.

What Senior Environmental Planners Do

Senior environmental planners lead or oversee environmental reviews, impact assessments, permitting strategies, and planning studies. They interpret applicable regulations, coordinate technical specialists, consult with agencies and stakeholders, and translate complex findings into clear recommendations. Depending on the employer and project, work may focus on transportation, energy, water, land development, public policy, or natural resource management.

Common Qualifications and Skills

Employers often seek substantial experience in environmental planning, a relevant degree, and a strong understanding of environmental regulations and review processes. Useful capabilities include project management, technical writing, data analysis, public engagement, client communication, and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams. Requirements vary by position; some roles may value professional credentials, specialized permitting knowledge, or experience with environmental assessment tools.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Senior environmental planners may advance into principal planner, program manager, environmental director, or consulting leadership roles. Compensation depends on factors such as location, sector, project complexity, experience, and scope of responsibility. Browse Ladders for vetted senior environmental planner positions with salaries of $100,000 or more and compare opportunities that align with your expertise and career goals.

Find Your Next Senior Environmental Planner Role

Use Ladders to discover professional opportunities where you can shape responsible development and environmental decision-making. Review job requirements carefully, highlight relevant project outcomes in your résumé, and target roles that match your regulatory, planning, and leadership experience.

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Transform federal planning and permitting services by leading multidisciplinary teams, developing strategic growth initiatives, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while fostering i...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$204K - $327K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $185K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior environmental planner do?question toggle

    A senior environmental planner leads or oversees environmental assessments, impact reviews, permitting, and planning studies. The role typically includes interpreting regulations, coordinating technical teams, engaging stakeholders, and communicating recommendations to decision-makers.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for senior environmental planner jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for a relevant degree, extensive environmental planning experience, knowledge of applicable regulations, and strengths in project management and technical communication. Some positions may prefer specialized credentials or sector-specific experience.

  • Where do senior environmental planners work?question toggle

    Senior environmental planners work in consulting firms, government agencies, utilities, engineering companies, and organizations involved in transportation, energy, infrastructure, land development, or natural resource management.

  • Do senior environmental planner jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some senior environmental planner positions offer salaries of $100,000 or more. Pay varies based on location, experience, employer, industry, and the responsibilities of the role. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs at this salary level.

  • How can I find senior environmental planner jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Search Ladders for senior environmental planner openings, review each listing’s qualifications and salary information, and apply to roles that fit your experience in environmental review, permitting, planning, and team leadership.