Environmental Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Environmental Planner

Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. (MFA) is seeking a full-time Environmental Planner with the flexibility to work out of any of our offices. As our Environmental Planner, you will manage diverse projects, primarily in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, collaborating with clients and stakeholders. Your project management expertise, coupled with a passion for land use and environmental planning will drive successful outcomes. As an Environmental Planner, you will be involved in all aspects of project execution, from analysis, report and proposal writing to comprehensive project management. This is an opportunity to work on an array of different projects, as the prime contact for clients, shaping the future of communities and making a tangible impact.

As an Environmental Planner, you will...

work on a wide variety of projects that help clients move important site development, restoration, and infrastructure projects forward throughout the Pacific Northwest. One day might involve helping a client navigate a complicated permitting pathway for a waterfront project, while another could include coordinating with agencies on environmental review requirements, facilitating stakeholder discussions, or collaborating internally to solve challenges tied to wetlands, habitat, or land use regulations.

You'll be involved throughout the life of a project, helping shape permitting strategies, preparing environmental review documents and permit applications, coordinating with regulatory agencies, and supporting clients through complex federal, state, and local requirements, including NEPA and SEPA processes.

This role is highly collaborative, and relationship driven. You'll work closely with planners, scientists, engineers, GIS specialists, and communications professionals while building strong relationships with clients, agencies, and project partners. As you grow in the role, you'll have opportunities to mentor junior staff, contribute to business development efforts, attend conferences and industry events, and continue developing your own area of expertise within environmental planning and permitting.

To thrive in this role, you must have...

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in environmental planning, permitting, or land use planning.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies and preparing permit applications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to prepare and present technical reports.
• Growing knowledge of land use planning principles, environmental regulations, and community development strategies.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; GIS or similar tools a plus.

Who we are...

MFA is a multi-disciplinary consulting company serving Pacific Northwest communities through our work with our clients. We are employee-owned and employee-minded. Come join MFA for the benefits to your career, the benefits to your community, and our benefits package:

• 100% premium coverage for your medical/dental/vision.
• Competitive paid time off plus nine paid holidays
• Comp time program for exempt employees
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k company match
• Support for your professional growth through coaching and external training support

Our hiring process for this position

• Initial Conversation with Recruiting/Onboarding Specialist
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Interview with the Team

Compensation Range: $84,000 to $104,000 a year

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Here at MFA, we celebrate diversity and actively encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

MFA is a proud equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to being an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on job requirements, business needs, and individual qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by laws and regulations.