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Your Opportunity
Stantec's Hawaii offices are hiring a full-time or part-time Associate Level Senior Environmental Planner. As a Senior Environmental Planner you will work in a dynamic team environment with other environmental planners, engineers, environmental scientists, ecologists, and regulatory experts with a high capacity for growth. This position will include opportunities for primarily office work; some field work and travel for meetings and conferences will be required.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of environmental compliance documents (Hawaii Environmental Quality Act/ National Environmental Policy Act [HEPA/ NEPA]).
• Manage preparation of various environmental constraints analyses, land use entitlement reviews, as well as environmental plans and strategies required for construction and planning projects.
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposals (budget development and proposal writing) and relationship building with existing and prospective clients.
• Lead and/or assist with all aspects of a project, including client contact, budget control and invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation/planning, public interest facilitation, technical approach, and subcontractor involvement.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory/resource agencies, local governments. Manage multiple tasks simultaneously as the client's representative. Adherence to the approved scope, budget and schedule are imperative.
• Conduct and direct desktop and field research, impact analyses, and prepare technical documentation.
• Oversight of staff during work execution and/or field programs.
• Complete quality review of staff prepared deliverables (e.g., technical reports).
• Mentor junior staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification or Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) certification desired.
• Solid understanding of federal and state regulations (HEPA/ NEPA) and permitting requirements; experience developing more complex technical documentation or permitting assignments (e.g., multi-agency jurisdictions) is an asset.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing local (County, City) municipal codes, General Plans, and zoning ordinances to determine permitting strategy for a variety of projects.
• Working knowledge and professional contacts with county departments in Honolulu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii is an asset.
• Working knowledge of Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) project requirements is an asset.
• Project management experience with strong attention to detail.
• Strong technical writing, interpersonal, and communication skills required.
• Should be personable, motivated, and a self-starter capable of working both individually and as part of team.
• Ability to analyze information and data and develop appropriate conclusions, as required.
• Ability to creatively problem-solve and communicate.
• Ability for periodic travel necessary to support field surveys and/or project meetings.
• Highly proficient with MS Office suite.
• Must have a good driving record and valid driver's license.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor or Master's degree in Planning, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Natural Resources, or Geology
• Minimum 10 years' related experience performing analysis, consulting, and providing recommendations for various types of clients
• Experience working with state/local departments in Hawaii and various Counties
• Experience working with local subconsultants

Office environment with prolonged sitting and computer work, or combination of office and field.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.
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Pay Range:
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$132,000.00 - $198,000.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | HI | Honolulu
Organization: BC-1858 EnvSvcs-US West S California
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 20/04/2026 03:04:01
Req ID: 1005452
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