Environmental Planner

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Fort Worth office is seeking a Environmental Planner to join our Power Delivery team!

• Prepare Environmental Quality Act documents, environmental impact reports, and negative and mitigated negative declarations
• Secures permits, ensures compliance and manages ecological risks for transmission lines and substations.
• Conducts route analysis for new transmission lines and selecting sites for substations to minimize environmental impact.
• Perform a variety of tasks, supporting various project managers and collaborating with team members.
• Environmental clearance associated with local comprehensive plans/local land use planning
• Develops EMPs (Environmental Management Plans) to manage land disruption, noise, erosion, and vegetation management during construction.

• Degree (Bachelors or Masters) in Environmentlal Planning (or other degree applicable to the planning field)
• 10+ years of experience conducting environmental studies for local agencies and private entities
• Experience with a wide range of tasks related to environmental planning
• Understanding of the agencies involved with the Environmental Quality Act process as well as the state's Land Planning Law
• Experience with NEPA compliance is a plus
• Strong writing/verbal skills
• Working knowledge of GIS/Arc View
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off:
  Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness:
  Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development:
  Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits:
  New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities