Environmental Planner Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

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Why you'll love SEH:

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities

• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company's success

• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training

• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance

• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities

• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

This Opportunity:

We have an immediate Full-Time opportunity for a Senior Transportation Planner for someone who wants to be part of a team that provides exceptional service to our clients. This position would report into the Transportation Practice Center in our West Region. This person is eligible to work from home. Together we are working on innovative multi modal transportation planning and design projects for our clients in Colorado, Arizona, and beyond.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Conceptual design of transportation and multi modal projects
• Environmental documentation
• Conducting transportation planning studies, and corridor studies
• State Environmental Assessment Worksheets and Federal Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements
• Prepare draft and final corridor studies, access control plans, project reports, and technical memos
• Assist in marketing all types of transportation and municipal planning consulting projects
• Interact with clients on behalf of the company on projects including project meetings, public meetings and workshops

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Planning or Civil Engineering with an emphasis in transportation or related field
• Minimum of two (2) years of consulting and/or public sector experience in transportation planning
• Understanding of Federal and State of Colorado local agency project requirements
• Experience working with cities and counties throughout the State of Colorado.
• Previous experience conducting studies and analyses
• Previous experience with the design and implementation of public involvement efforts
• Excellent verbal and written communication / presentation skills
• Ability to travel as needed for team meetings, client consultations, on-site inspections/visits, etc. Occasional overnight travel may be required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten plus (10+) years of experience in general planning; bike trails, roads, etc.
• Certified Planner (AICP) or Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado or the ability to obtain registration within one year of employment
• Previous experience with multi-modal studies and analysis including bicycle and pedestrian plans
• Knowledge of the regional transportation planning/funding process and Federal/regional/local agency roles and interrelationships

Who We Are

Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $80,000 and $100,000 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.

Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR.Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH's Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.