Senior Environmental Planner Project Manager (Remote)

Title: Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager

Location: Remote in Portland OR hybrid in Tacoma or Seattle

Job Type: Full time

What’s the Opportunity?

To act as a key member of project teams, by leading the development and implementation of planning and permitting strategies related to watershed planning, infrastructure siting, and redevelopment. Along with strategic senior support where applicable, you will oversee the execution of permitting strategies and the development of technical studies and environmental assessments. This role also includes interacting with clients, agencies, and other consultant teams with the opportunity to manage projects and continue career advancement.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing and implementing comprehensive environmental compliance strategies related to obtaining applicable local, state, and federal regulatory approvals; support or lead environmental review efforts, such as environmental impact statements required by the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) or the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); oversee the preparation of permit application materials and land use and development code evaluations; act as the primary interface with clients, agencies, other consultants, and the public; assist with developing and managing scopes, budgets, and schedules.

What Are We Looking For?

Ideal candidates will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 12+ years of relevant experience, preferably with consulting experience
• Experienced in developing environmental documentation related to the following:
  • NEPA and SEPA
  • Endangered Species Act
  • Clean Water Act, Section 404/Section 401
  • Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act
  • Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
  • Coastal Zone Management Act
  • Section 10 Rivers and Harbors Act
  • Hydraulic Project Approvals
  • Aquatic Use Authorizations
  • Forest Practices
  • Washington Growth Management Act, Shoreline Management Act, Critical Areas, and zoning
• Experienced in managing tasks and teams of people
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Able to effectively workload balance when needed

What Can You Expect?

A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, which are detailed below.

Who Are We?

Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients’ first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees’ reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com.

How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEA’s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.

Salary and Other Compensation

• Salary Range: $123,000-$151,000 annually
• Annual bonus
• Other potential bonus types: billable time bonus, spot bonus, milestone anniversary bonus, receiving professional license/certification bonus, peer-reviewed publication bonus, and employee referral bonus

Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability programs
• Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
• Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
• Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with an employer match
• Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.