Senior Environmental Planner/Sr. NEPA Specialist

About Us

Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer. TRC has consistently set the standard for clients needing more than just engineering services by blending scientific expertise with cutting-edge technology to create innovative, enduring solutions. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader. Our team works with a diverse range of commercial, industrial and government clients and the communities they serve. We are dedicated to delivering creative solutions that meet local needs, helping our clients thrive in a rapidly changing world. Together, we tackle challenges and strive to make the Earth a better place to live, community by community and project by project. Joining TRC means engaging in interesting, meaningful projects. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications. At TRC, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. We offer a range of People Programs designed to support our employees' growth and well-being.

Overview

TRC is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner / Sr. NEPA Specialist to join its growing Planning, Permitting, and Licensing practice in Massachusetts and other New England states. This position requires a well-rounded, interdisciplinary, technical, and regulatory specialist who will provide environmental project leadership for public and private sector clients. Typical work would include proposal development, services to meet National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) environmental review, project management, and providing technical services to engineers during design and construction. The successful candidate will be entrusted with managing and leading projects, conducting studies related to their technical discipline to meet NEPA, MEPA, and regulatory requirements. The successful individual will be a client-facing technical leader with in-depth knowledge pertaining to the planning of transportation and/or energy projects and advancing such projects through local, state and federal government approval processes for large, complex projects. This individual should demonstrate experience leading and managing planning and permitting work scopes for projects associated with transportation and/or energy projects. They also need to have the ability to guide the agencies and TRC's project partners through the environmental processes in order to meet applicable laws and regulations to successfully achieve project design goals. The successful candidate may work from varied locations in Massachusetts or a surrounding state.

Responsibilities

• Engage as a client-facing technical leader with in-depth knowledge pertaining to the planning of transportation and energy projects and advancing such projects through the local, state and federal government approval process.
• Interact directly with the agencies/clients as TRC's environmental planning subject matter expert.
• Provide environmental planning expertise pertaining to NEPA, for federal agencies including but not limited to, the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of the Interior (DOI), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements/regulations to facilitate advancement of the transportation asset design or construction project permitting/planning to completion.
• Support marketing and business development efforts and represent TRC at industry functions.
• Direct multi-disciplinary teams including subconsultants in completing environmental reviews for small, medium, and large-scale projects.
• Lead and manage the preparation of project-related environmental documentation (e.g., initial studies, environmental impact statements, environmental assessments, ENF's, EIR's, categorical exclusions and exemptions, and negative declarations).
• Mentor and train junior to mid-level staff that will support the successful candidate in implementing the work.
• Maintain an understanding of emerging regulations and industry requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in environmental science/engineering, environmental planning, environmental policy, natural resources, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental planning specific to transportation and/or energy related projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing environmental planning projects and developing scopes of work for Transportation and Energy and related projects, including the ability to guide agencies/clients through the environmental processes required to meet applicable environmental compliance and permitting laws and regulations.
• The ability to apply environmental planning in support of applicable state and federal regulatory agencies to projects for clients that may include State DOTs, State DEPs, EPA, FERC, USDOT, USACE, and USFWS.
• Expertise in one of the following is strongly preferred: Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Water Act, or Clean Air Act.
• Demonstrated experience preparing technical documents to advance NEPA compliance (EAs, FONSIs, scoping letters, Section 7/Section 106 consultation letters, schedules).
• Knowledge of local, regional, and state/local planning, and zoning processes (Massachusetts experience preferred).
• AICP certification is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of scopes, schedules, and budgets for a variety of project types with an emphasis on transportation and energy.
• The successful candidate will also be expected to effectively document field data, provide interpretations, and present conclusions in written reports, memos, and emails; therefore, strong technical/scientific report writing is required and writing samples will be requested.
• Excellent analytical reasoning skills, technical writing, and communication skills, managerial, and proficiency with the Microsoft Office software suite.
• The ability to maintain a positive attitude during potentially demanding client engagements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects of different magnitudes concurrently.

Benefits

TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of: Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance. 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match. Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year). All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year. TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

Compensation

Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors. Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

Disclaimers

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Accessibility/Reasonable Accommodations

TRC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@trccompanies.com.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC's career site. TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.