Senior Environmental Planner

We are currently seeking resumes from qualified, responsible, self‑sufficient, energetic Senior Environmental Planner’s for our Phoenix, Arizona office. The ideal candidate will be motivated to develop and build their personal knowledge and skills to assist with the growth and success of the office. We offer a friendly, professional atmosphere with excellent benefits and a salary commensurate with experience. Job Description As a Senior Environmental Planner, you will serve as the lead NEPA expert as well as a technical resource or permitting expert based on education and experience for projects within the transportation, rail, renewables, water, ports, and utility sectors in Arizona, California, or other states as needed. Duties Preparation and project management of NEPA documents, technical documents, environmental permits, and/or environmental commitments compliance oversight during construction, implementation, operations, and restoration activities. Preparation and maintenance of project budgets, scopes of work, and schedules. Review, coordination and negotiation of Teaming Agreements and/or Contracts. Management of internal disciplines and subconsultants when necessary. Conducting site visits or field investigations and preparing technical resource‑specific reports or permits based on education, expertise, and experience. Reviewing project engineering drawings and providing environmental input when needed. Providing technical oversight and conducting quality control reviews of documents. Work well independently or in team environments, coordinating with internal technical disciplines as well as subconsultants and resource agency personnel. Mentoring junior staff. Additional duties may include project construction, environmental compliance oversight, compliance auditing, or other related duties, as necessary. Qualifications Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, natural resources, planning, or related fields; advanced degree a plus. Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years of experience preparing NEPA documents for transportation, railway, renewables, water, and utility sectors in Arizona and/or California; twelve to fifteen (12‑15) years preferred. Water resources planning: Understanding of water resources planning, including international water studies/research; development and oversight of planning tasks for water resource projects involving water supply; ability to independently develop and apply long‑range and mid‑range demand forecasts using tools and models, assessing risk and uncertainty. Regulations: Understanding of environmental regulations including NEPA, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, Clean Water Act, Federal Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act. Project Management: Project Management experience is a must. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Work environment: office, field, and work‑from‑home. Travel required, including overnight stays and international. Experience with GIS and common industry software. Experience working with multiple agencies, internationally & various states. Administrative records experience. Plus: Bilingual in Spanish – speaking and writing. Valid Driver’s License, insurability under the company’s insurance carrier. Competencies Communicative – interacts openly, works well independently or with a team. Consultative – consults with other disciplines, tolerates differing perspectives. Decisive & Action Oriented – high energy, stamina, makes rapid decisions, works well under pressure. Flexible – adapts to new challenges, multi‑task, creative problem solver. Analytical – uses sound data and procedures, follows laws and regulations. Conscientious & Organized – professional integrity, project records, deadline oriented, quality oriented. Working Conditions and Environment This position requires general supervision, independent judgment within established guidelines, and the ability to establish rapport quickly with others on the same project. It involves advanced knowledge to analyze and interpret varying facts or circumstances and promote a positive team environment. Working with a diverse population requires tact, diplomacy, and respect. TYPSA, Inc. Culture T – Thinking toward future company and personal growth. Y – Yielding equity, inclusion, and diversity. P – Passionate supporter of clients and teammates. S – Shared camaraderie. A – Action oriented and flexible. Benefits TYPSA, Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. Overview TYPSA is a multi‑discipline engineering and environmental consulting firm assisting public and private clients in planning, developing, designing, constructing, and maintaining critical infrastructure projects across the United States. With offices in Arizona and California, TYPSA provides local expertise within a global network. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement TYPSA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to affirmative action planning and encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, veteran status, housing status, or any other non‑job‑related characteristic under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr TYPSA US