Environmental Planner

We are seeking an Environmental Planner I to join our expanding team of professionals.

• Assist in preparing environmental (NEPA) documentation, including Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments under the guidance of a Senior Environmental Planner.
• Complete research to provide supporting information for technical environmental studies such as community effects, indirect and cumulative effects, noise, air, etc.
• Review engineering plans to ascertain environmental impacts.
• Assist with developing strategies and/or alternatives to avoid or minimize impacts to resources and mitigate unavoidable impacts.
• Assist with agency coordination and preparing project meeting materials, as needed.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To Apply:

Email resume and cover letter to Julie Newman, Human Resources Manager (julie@bla).

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, or a related field.
• Ability to work independently and problem solve.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite of software applications.

• Understanding of environmental regulations such as NEPA, Section 4(f), Section 106, Section 404, Section 7, and Environmental Justice.
• Experience preparing sections of NEPA documents.
• Experience coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies to facilitate environmental review.
• Independent research, data collection, and impact analysis experience.
• Technical writing, as well as reviewing and proofreading of materials for content, grammar, and style.

Blackwater Environmental Group, a woman-owned environmental consulting firm located in Hunt Valley, Maryland, provides environmental planning services focused within the transportation and utility industries. At Blackwater, you will enjoy a flexible, friendly work culture. We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience as well as a benefits package including health, dental, vision, and company paid short-term disability and life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.

Blackwater also offers professional development including certifications, advanced education courses, and training.

Blackwater Environmental Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.