Environmental Planner

VHB is seeking an Environmental Planner for their Hauppauge and New York City offices. This entry-level position involves preparing environmental impact statements, coordinating permits, conducting site visits, and supporting project management. Candidates should have a BA in Urban Planning or related fields, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in GIS/CAD. The role requires travel within the New York region and offers a salary range of $65,000 - $74,000.
Environmental Planner

Job Locations

US-NY-New York City | US-NY-Hauppauge

ID

2024-4229

Category

Planning

Type

Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type

Entry level

# of Openings

1

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB's New York, New York and Hauppauge, New York offices are seeking an Environmental Planner to join our growing regional planning team. The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of a Senior Environmental Planner applying their diverse knowledge of planning principles and practices to VHB's environmental planning projects across the New York region.
Responsibilities
Participate in the preparation of environmental impact statements and assessments pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR), and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), planning and zoning studies, and visual impact analyses.

Participate in the coordination and preparation of local, state, and federal permits for real estate, institutional, transportation, energy, and state and local government projects.
Assist in the coordination of stakeholder outreach and engagement, including public meetings, tribal, federal, and state agency consultation and coordination, and public comment-response tracking.
Conduct site visits and data collection, prepare qualitative and quantitative environmental planning analyses, prepare land use analyses, and conduct historic resources research in support of environmental and planning documents.
Assist Project Managers and Deputy Project Managers in project scope development, cost estimation, staff resource identification, budget tracking, and completion of project management administrative requirements, including preparation of schedules, quality plans, and work plans.
Assist in the coordination of multidisciplinary VHB and subcontracted project teams.
Develop supporting figures and mapping for various projects using GIS and/or CAD.
Skills and Attributes
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent analytical skills, proficiency with qualitative and quantitative research methods
Highly organized
Excel in working in a team environment
Understanding or experience with

SEQRA, CEQR,

NEPA, land use regulations, and sustainability planning is a plus
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to make maps with GIS and/or CAD is required
Familiarity with grant funding programs and/or grant writing experience a plus
Capable of balancing and performing multiple tasks/projects in a professional environment
Qualifications
0-1 years of professional environmental planning and/or permitting experience
BA in Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, or related area of study relevant to specialization (e.g., Urban Design/Studies, Regional Planning, Sustainability Planning, Economics, Civil Engineering, Urban Transportation Planning)
Willingness to travel as needed to support projects throughout the region (NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and Hudson Valley)
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in New York City and Hauppauge, New York is $65,000 - $74,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.
W

e are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating

employee experience

, which includes:
Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
Focus on learning, development, and career growth
Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!
VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion-supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.
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