WSP is hiring: Environmental Planner in Anchorage

WSP USA is hiring a Full-Time Environmental Planner for its Anchorage, Alaska office. The role involves supporting NEPA documentation, permitting, and environmental research for infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include conducting research, writing reports, coordinating with stakeholders, and assisting in public involvement tasks. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong writing and communication skills, and preferably knowledge of Alaska's environmental regulations.
This Opportunity

WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Environmental Planner for our Anchorage, Alaska Office.

We are looking for an environmental planner to support National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental documentation, permitting, research, writing, and management for infrastructure projects primarily in Alaska and the northwest United States. The planner's tasks may include:
• conducting research, documenting natural resources, and preparing environmental documents to ensure projects (e.g., infrastructure development, maintenance, and repair activities) are in compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• coordinating with WSP experts, clients, project engineers, agency representatives, and stakeholders while synthesizing data from technical and resource reports, public databases, NEPA documents, design documents and other sources.

The environmental planner would also be involved in public involvement aspects of environmental planning that include writing public involvement plans (PIPs) and performing associated tasks such as producing informational materials and documenting and responding to agency, stakeholder, and public comments.
Your Impact
• Collect, identify, and compile environmental and technical data, primarily from desktop sources.
• Write technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation.
• Assist technical staff and project managers with environmental documentation.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of permitting.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are

We are seeking individuals who possess excellent writing skills and experience with technical writing, as well as relevant degrees in science, policy, and/or writing. Relevant degrees may include: urban planning, natural sciences, environmental studies, public policy, land use planning, law, natural resources management, public administration, conservation, or a related field.
Requirements
• A minimum of 3-5 years of demonstrated work experience in an environmental-related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications
• Local experience: Knowledge of and experience with living and working in Alaska AND/OR
• NEPA experience: Familiar with relevant environmental laws and regulations AND/OR
• Public involvement: Experience with coordinating and facilitating public/agency meetings, writing newsletters/fact sheets/news releases, developing mailing lists, preparing public communication plans, or knowledge of public planning methods and communication techniques AND/OR
• Environmental policy technical expertise: Experience and knowledge in a broad range of technical and regulatory requirements, specifically with an understanding of NEPA AND/OR
• Environmental permitting: Experience obtaining environmental permits for infrastructure projects with local, state, and federal agencies
Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $64,000-$109,780. Compensation will be determined based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.
About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

Contact us to learn more about this opportunity.