Client-Facing Project NEPA Environmental Planner

SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding its team and actively seeking dynamic individuals who are passionate about delivering high‑quality project work. Our Nevada team is looking for a self‑motivated Project‑Level Environmental Planner with attention to detail and strong communication skills. Candidates must be able to work with peers across various offices and complete tasks associated with a variety of projects each week.

Direct client interaction is essential.

The position is a regular status, full‑time, salaried role reporting to the Senior Planning Team Lead in one of SWCA’s Nevada offices (Las Vegas or Reno). Work may be based in the office, in a hybrid arrangement, or distributed for those in the West or Rocky Mountain time zones.

• Prepare environmental review documentation (EAs, EISs, state and local permits, critical issue analyses) for diverse projects such as renewable energy development, transmission, and mining.
• Lead, write, and manage preparation of environmental compliance documents for federal and state projects.
• Assist multidisciplinary teams in NEPA baseline studies, development plans, and client support.
• Support business‑line growth by developing planning documents (EAs, EISs, permits) for land‑use, generation, transmission, and mining lines.
• Provide technical assistance during key NEPA steps: pre‑Notice of Intent, description of proposed action, NEPA document structuring, public involvement, public meeting materials, record of decisions, and decision files.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership and professionalism at the project, team, and office levels.
• Support SWCA project managers on NEPA projects.
• Contribute to business development pursuits and proposals.
• Take responsibility for team safety, develop safety plans when applicable, and anticipate potential hazards.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, biology, natural resource management, planning, geology, or a related science field.
• Four years of NEPA document preparation and environmental consulting experience on complex multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations such as NEPA, FLPMA, CWA, ESA, NHPA.
• Understanding of agency internal processes and positive relationships with federal land management and regulatory agencies including BLM, BIA, USFS, NPS, BOR, FERC, NRCS, and USFWS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, attention to detail, and schedule and budget management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet SWCA’s driver requirements.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, or a related field.
• Five to seven years of planning or NEPA document preparation experience in environmental consulting.
• Experience with public‑land projects, wind and solar, transportation, or oil and gas projects in the western United States.
• Experience supporting business development with federal agencies and non‑federal applicants seeking permits or leases from federal agencies.

Employees receive competitive wages and benefits, including a 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement), medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and participation in the SWCA 401(k) Profit‑Sharing Plan and Trust.

Project Environmental Planner: $74,963.20 – $97,011.20 annually
Associate Project Environmental Planner: $66,144.00 – $84,884.80 annually

SWCA is an equal‑opportunity employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.