Environmental Planner - Portland, OR or Honolulu Remote​/Hybrid

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding an Environmental Planner to provide permitting and compliance services within our thriving Energy Practice. We support a broad range of renewable energy technologies, conventional generation, electric transmission, and emerging technologies such as energy storage and smart grids.

This position is flexible on location but will be associated with either the Honolulu, HI or Portland, OR office.

This role supports land development and energy projects throughout Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest, and the continental U.S., serving both public and private sector clients.

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry‑leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting‑edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.

Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting‑edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

The Environmental Planner will support regulatory permitting and compliance for a wide range of development projects. The Planner will prepare permit applications, conduct environmental studies, support agency coordination, assist with public outreach, and collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams. This is a dynamic role requiring strong communication, problem‑solving, and project coordination skills.

• Prepare and process county, state, and federal permit applications.
• Conduct studies and resource analysis to support project permitting.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Support agency consultation and public outreach activities.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary technical teams and outside contractors.
• Support permitting for land development and energy infrastructure projects.
• Interpret and apply state and county land use codes and regulatory requirements.
• Apply critical thinking and flexible problem‑solving approaches to complex permitting challenges.
• Prepare technical documentation and correspondence for regulatory submittals.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental sciences, urban/regional planning, environmental policy, environmental studies, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience with environmental assessments and federal, state, and local regulatory compliance/permitting.
• Strong research, analytical, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple offices.
• Strong task management skills with the ability to scope and manage project deliverables.
• Experience preparing and processing county, state (Hawaii or Pacific Northwest), and federal land use permits.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

• Working knowledge of NEPA, Oregon EFSC, Washington SEPA, or Hawaii HEPA.
• Experience supporting due diligence and permitting services for energy or development projects.
• Experience with mitigation plans, Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs), and Endangered Species Act (ESA) permitting.
• Experience leading project development activities including scopes, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Experience developing permit compliance strategies.
• Established agency and client relationships.