Staff Level Environmental Planner- Natural Resources Economics

About the opportunity SWCA Environmental Consultants, Philadelphia, PA office, is seeking a Staff-Level Environmental Planner – Natural Resources Economics who is interested in supporting business development, team building, and implementation of natural resource economics at SWCA. The selected candidate will report to the Philadelphia Office Director and be responsible for supporting planning, social benefit cost analysis, environmental permitting, and Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) market services. The position is a regular (with benefits), full‑time, hourly position with compensation based on individual qualifications and experience. Individuals who are willing and able to work in the Mid‑Atlantic area are eligible. The selected candidate may be a distributed employee, living in the state of their choice, or working out of the Philadelphia office. Modest relocation assistance may be available for those willing to live in the Philadelphia area. This position hires at two levels: Assistant Staff Environmental Planner – Natural Resources Economics: Typically with at least one year of relevant industry experience. Staff Environmental Planner – Natural Resources Economics: Typically with at least two years of relevant industry experience. What you will accomplish Conduct and support economic analyses related to NRDA, renewable energy development projects, and other environmental permitting applications. Support business development and proposal efforts. Support projects and tasks within schedule and budget; manage milestones, fieldwork, and written deliverables. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Foster a friendly, positive, productive, and scholarly working relationship with team members. Support the growing economics, environmental permitting, and NRDA service lines throughout SWCA. Experience and qualifications for success Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in economics or a related field. One year of relevant experience in natural resource economics, environmental permitting, or other environmental consulting. Prior experience conducting social benefit cost analysis. Prior experience conducting regional economic impact analysis. Demonstrated experience implementing statistical analysis. Proficiency in MS Excel. Experience with statistical analysis software such as Stata, R, or Visual Basic. Solid understanding of financial metrics. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in a related field. Two years of relevant experience in natural resource economics, environmental permitting, or other environmental consulting. Education related to economic development, urban planning, or urban policy. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) experience. Regional economic impact modeling experience using IMPLAN, REMI, or RIMS II. Working knowledge of natural and/or cultural resources and markets in the Mid‑Atlantic region. Willingness to travel in support of emergency response projects. Equal Employment Opportunity EOE – women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. SWCA continues to invest in career development and encourages internal candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr SWCA Environmental Consultants