Sr NEPA Planner

Sr NEPA Planner

Consor Engineers is seeking an experienced NEPA Planner to support transportation and infrastructure projects across Utah, primarily with UDOT and federal‑aid highway work. The role is ideal for someone experienced in NEPA/CEQA who enjoys leading documentation, agency coordination, and mentoring junior staff, with the option to grow into a leadership position over time.

• Lead development of NEPA documentation (Cat Ex, EA, EIS) for transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate technical studies (biological, cultural, water resources, noise, air quality, land use).
• Navigate regulatory processes with UDOT, FHWA, BLM, USACE, USFS, and Utah DEQ.
• Prepare environmental impact analyses, permitting documents, and supporting reports.
• Participate in public and stakeholder meetings, hearings, and agency coordination.
• Contribute to proposal writing, scope development, and client support.
• Mentor junior planners and collaborate with engineers, project managers, and field teams.

• 5+ years of NEPA/environmental planning experience, preferably in transportation or infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and Utah environmental regulations.
• Proven experience with agency coordination and technical documentation.
• Excellent writing, organization, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, natural resources, or a related field.

This hybrid position involves both office and field work. Typical demands include frequent sitting, moving, standing, talking, hearing, and occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, and grasping. The job may require operating a company vehicle and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs.

• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, on‑demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Work‑Life Fit – Competitive PTO, seven paid holidays, two floating holidays, flexible schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid/remote work options.
• Wellness – Medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, HSA and FSA options.
• Life – Employer‑paid STD and LTD, term life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering, employee resource groups.

Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. The firm adheres to all local, state, and federal laws and provides equal employment and development opportunities for all employees and prospective employees. Consor is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to affirmative action across all offices and worksites.

If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at 888‑451‑6822 ext. 55214.

Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor via the Virginia Relay Service, a toll‑free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD services.

All applicants must complete applicable pre‑employment substance screening and background checks.

Location:

Salt Lake City, UT (hybrid). Salary range: $160,000–$175,000 (base salary).

Employment type:

Full‑time, Mid‑Senior level.