Environmental Planner - Transportation Specialty - Entry Level

Moffatt & Nichol is actively searching for an Entry-level Environmental Planner to join our team in Raleigh. This entry-level professional will assist and support mid- and senior-level engineers, planners and scientists with planning and environmental (NEPA) requirements and documentation for transportation and infrastructure projects. Our entry-level Planner may also be given learning and growth opportunities by assisting with the preparation of other types of planning and technical assistance for projects related to resilience, ports, rail, coastal, and urban waterfront activities.

About Moffatt & Nichol:

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 3rd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023.

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm's hallmark in several primary practice areas - ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

Duties and responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Assist with the preparation of documents and graphics to support National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) projects and associated permit applications
• Work with mid- and senior-level engineers to collect and analyze data from various sources to provide technical assistance to project managers in analyzing projects and environmental impacts
• Conduct research, and assessment of projects and proposed activities based on existing federal, state and local guidelines, policies and regulations
• Provide input and draft technical reports and memoranda (Biological Assessments, Essential Fish Habitat studies, Community Impact Assessments, etc) in support of project development, including the NEPA/SEPA process
• Assist with and prepare stakeholder and agency outreach activities and presentations
• Assist other scientists and engineers with field visits and inspections
• Coordinate and communicate with a variety of audiences including clients, engineers, scientists, stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and private companies using best practices, and maintaining effective professional and working relationships.
• Participate in meetings and educational seminars
• Support and comply with Moffatt & Nichol's Quality Program

Other duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning, transportation planning, engineering, or one of the environmental sciences
• 0-2+ years of experience in data collection and analysis, or A/E/C industry experience
• Knowledge of NCDOT and NC State environmental regulations and practices
• Demonstrated ability to utilize Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. and organize multiple planning and research project and studies
• GIS skills required
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) skills in order to work with a variety of technical and non-technical professionals
• Detail-oriented for analyzing and interpreting scientific data
• Ability to perform basic mathematical and statistical calculations
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Physical requirements:

Majority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.

Moffatt & Nichol's EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (US) or The Equality Act 2010 (UK) or Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms which is enshrined in the Canadian Constitution (CA) or omit if other international location. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

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