Environmental Planner / Scientist

What Your Day Will Look Like: As an Environmental Planner / Environmental Scientist (Natural Resources Field Lead), you will play a critical role in delivering field-driven, sustainable solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects. This position blends planning and scientific expertise, with a strong emphasis on leading field efforts, collecting environmental data, and supporting NEPA compliance. You will serve as a field-oriented technical lead, supporting and guiding environmental studies for projects across transportation, energy, utilities, and land development sectors. Your work will include field investigations, environmental documentation, and technical reporting that directly inform project planning, permitting, and regulatory compliance. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, data-driven solutions, balancing environmental stewardship with responsible development. This role offers the opportunity to contribute across the full project lifecycle, from early site assessments and field surveys through environmental review and permitting, while maintaining a strong connection to fieldwork and real‑world conditions. What You’ll Do: Serve as a Natural Resources Field Lead, planning and conducting field investigations such as habitat assessments, wetland delineations, and environmental reconnaissance. Lead and support NEPA documentation, including Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs). Conduct and coordinate field data collection, including biological, ecological, and environmental resource surveys, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. Prepare technical reports, environmental documentation, and permitting support materials based on field findings and regulatory requirements. Evaluate environmental constraints and opportunities for projects in transportation, energy, utilities, and land development sectors. Collaborate closely with planners, engineers, scientists, and project managers to integrate environmental considerations into project design and execution. Coordinate with regulatory agencies and clients to support permitting and environmental compliance efforts. Assist in developing strategies to avoid, minimize, or mitigate environmental impacts. Contribute to public involvement and stakeholder coordination, as needed, supporting transparent and informed decision‑making. Support business development efforts, including technical input to proposals (RFPs/RFQs) and scope development. What You’ll Need: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, or a related field. 2+ years of relevant experience in environmental planning, environmental science, or natural resources work. Demonstrated experience with fieldwork and environmental data collection, with the ability to operate independently or lead small field teams. Working knowledge of NEPA processes and environmental regulations, with experience supporting or preparing CE, EA, or EIS documentation. Experience across multiple sectors preferred, including energy, utilities, transportation, and/or land development. Strong technical writing skills with experience preparing environmental reports and documentation. Ability to work in outdoor environments and perform fieldwork in varying conditions. Effective communication, organizational, and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and engage with clients and agencies. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly conduct fieldwork, which may include walking over uneven terrain, standing for extended periods, and working in varying weather conditions. Duties may also involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs., as well as operating a company vehicle. What Benefits You’ll Enjoy: We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package! Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full‑time work status; part‑time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contact View email address on click.appcast.io Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on‑demand learning center, and paid professional memberships. Work‑Life Alignment – Industry‑competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities. Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options. Life – Employer‑paid STD and LTD, employer‑paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match. Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups. How Your Career Will Grow: We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it's often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow. Why You’ll Love Consor: You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together. Click here to learn more about Consor. Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace Consor fosters a workplace where teammates and job candidates are treated with dignity, and where different perspectives and life experiences are recognized as strengths. We are committed to fair employment practices that create access to meaningful opportunities for all, while upholding all applicable local, state, and federal laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Consor actively maintains an affirmative action program across our offices and worksites to support broader participation and representation. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll‑free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD. If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Notices: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position’s responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre‑employment substance screening and background checks. At Consor, we’re committed to recruiting teammates ready to expand their potential. To safeguard candidates, we use only legitimate recruitment practices. Initial outreach is conducted through official Consor email addresses or LinkedIn messaging; be suspicious of any inconsistencies. We do not request personal data, sensitive information or banking details during the application process. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams—never through messaging apps or other calling services. All job offers are merit‑based, delivered verbally, and followed up by written confirmation. If personal information is required to initiate the hiring process, it will be collected through secure, authorized channels. If ever in doubt, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr