Managing Environmental Planner

Lead project teams in the development and implementation of environmental planning and permitting strategies for a variety of projects related to land use planning, port and waterfront redevelopment, and transportation and energy infrastructure siting. You will oversee the development of technical studies and environmental assessments and interact with clients, agencies, and other consultant teams to help develop important projects focusing on the Pacific Northwest.

The managing planner will join Anchor QEA's growing planning and permitting team in the Pacific Northwest to lead environmental impact reviews and permitting processes for a variety of projects. This work includes the following responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of environmental impact statements in accordance with the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• Oversee the preparation of permit application materials, by providing vision and guidance for staff on the review and interpretation of land use and development codes and regulatory agency requirements
• Act as the primary interface with clients, agencies, and other consultant team members regarding project strategies, technical approach and implementation schedules
• Develop and manage project scopes of work, budgets, and schedules
• Contribute meaningfully to Anchor QEA's pipeline by leading or supporting competitive project pursuits, helping develop growth strategies, and serving as a subject matter expert on proposals, where applicable

Ideal candidates will have the following:

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 12+ years of relevant experience, preferably including environmental consulting experience
• Experienced in developing environmental documentation related to:
  • NEPA and SEPA
  • Endangered Species Act
  • Clean Water Act, Section 404/Section 401
  • Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act
  • Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
  • Coastal Zone Management Act
  • Section 10 Rivers and Harbors Act
  • Hydraulic Project Approvals
  • Aquatic Use Authorizations
  • Forest Practices
  • Washington Growth Management Act, Shoreline Management Act, Critical Areas, and zoning
• Experience managing projects and leading teams of people
• Able to effectively balance workload to accommodate project schedules and deliverables
• Experience in leading proposals for competitive pursuits of new projects

• Strategic, impact-focused role, shaping project approaches and outcomes
• Highly supportive environment, leading multi-disciplinary, collaborative teams
• High-visibility client and agency interaction, helping to guide key decision makers
• Ownership of business development strategies, emphasizing valued relationships
• Opportunities to shape the firm's future with visibility into strategic planning
• Culture of flexibility and accountability with an emphasis on work-life balance

Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients' first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees' reason to be excited about going to work each morning.

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We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran's status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.

• Salary Range: $129,300 - $145,500
• Annual Bonus
• Other potential bonus types:
  Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.

• Healthcare:
  Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
• Vacation: 3 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
• Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match
  * Further information on benefits:

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.

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