Senior Environmental Planner

Senior Environmental PlannerMountain West - RemoteReady to Make a Difference?ICF is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner with consulting experience to support our Mountain West planning team. The ideal candidate will have experience and technical expertise leading projects through compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and associated regulations.ICF provides environmental planning, policy, permitting, and other services to clients. We prepare environmental impact statements and environmental assessments for complex and often controversial projects nationwide, including energy, transportation, and other infrastructure projects and regulatory programs. We manage environmental review processes that include consultation with regulatory agencies; public involvement; analysis of environmental, cultural, safety, socioeconomic, and other impacts, and specification of measures to mitigate adverse impacts. Our clients include numerous federal, state, and international agencies and private companies.We help clients achieve compliance with NEPA through the preparation or review of environmental impact statements (EISs), environmental assessments (EAs), and categorical exclusions (CatExs) for projects nationwide. This position will support renewable and traditional energy, transportation, mining, transmission, and other infrastructure projects.Why you will love working here: Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!) In this position you will be tasked with the following:Acting as the project manager on permitting and NEPA documents as a representative for commercial clients and lead agencies.Planning and completing major project tasks on multiple projects related to the development and delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services (e.g., permitting, NEPA documents).Managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets.Interacting with all levels of staff and clients and directing technical staff on project teams.Interfacing directly with key agencies and clients and helping to build and maintain great relationships.What you need to have (minimum qualifications):Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in natural or physical science, public policy, economics, environmental management, or related subjects.8+ years of consulting experience preparing and/or reviewing documents in compliance with NEPA and associated regulations.What we would like you to have (preferred experience):Experience managing NEPA projects and environmental permitting.Experience preparing biological assessments and Endangered Species Act consultation.Experience interfacing with clients and internal and external stakeholders.Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and writing proposals.Professional skills you will use:Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including ability to prioritize and multi-task under strict deadlines.Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to succeed with new and challenging tasks.Understands task expectations and how tasks fit in the overall project.Identifying and meeting the needs of clients within established guidelines.We are the Environment & Planning Division. We are passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence—these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow. If you perform well in a fast-paced, engaging and collaborative environment, and would like to work with a diverse team of industry professionals, we encourage you to learn more about ICF ( and consider applying to join our team. Working at ICFICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Work Authorization and SponsorshipAll candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.Reasonable AccommodationsReasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.  Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.Bot and Third-Party ApplicationsPlease note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance.Candidate AI Usage PolicyAt ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at View email address on click.appcast.io. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.  Pay RangeThere are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:$98,614.00 - $167,644.00Utah Remote Office (UT99)SummaryLocation: Salt Lake City, UTType: Full time