Senior Environmental Planner​/Scientist

Position: Senior Environmental Planner / Scientist
Location: Richmond

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are People Focused and Project Driven . We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world! We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Environmental Project Scientist / Planner with a strong technical background to join our growing team in Virginia.

Candidates must have excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills and have the ability to manage projects and be highly responsive to client needs. Candidates shall also have experience with client growth and staff development. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies, you will lead projects through federal and state environmental permitting processes while providing strategic guidance on natural resource and ecological issues.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned environmental professional with expertise in wetland science, protected species, permitting, environmental compliance, and natural resource management who is ready to lead projects, mentor staff, and support the growth of WRA’s environmental practice. Experience or strong familiarity with regulatory processes and applications as they pertain to linear projects, including transportation, and GIS applications is preferred.

This position is ideal for a professional who enjoys combining technical excellence with client development and market growth. Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be an integral part of the WRA Environmental Discipline leadership team. The candidate will help grow our team of environmental professionals, providing oversight, mentorship, and staff management. As a Senior Environmental Project Scientist / Planner lead, the selected candidate will work collaboratively across disciplines to identify and support client growth, project pursuits, and lead environmental efforts for all projects, from planning through construction.

In addition, working on a variety of infrastructure projects the selected candidate shall have a broad understanding of VA and federal environmental laws and regulations, which include but are not limited to the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Key Responsibilities:

Lead business development, marketing, and proposal pursuits to support continued growth of WRA’s Environmental Practice in Virginia and the mid Atlantic. Develop permitting strategies and coordinate environmental reviews for transportation, Building Design, Water / Wastewater, Marine, and Civil/Land Development projects. Prepare and review technical reports, permit applications, environmental documentation, and regulatory compliance materials. Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure high-quality project delivery.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field. 20+ years of experience managing environmental permitting, natural resource, ecological assessment, and compliance projects, including permitting strategy development, environmental reviews, and ecological resource studies. Significant relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the stated years of experience. Professional certification such as Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Professional Wetland Delineator (PWD) and Virginia State Waters Delineator (VSWD)
Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB), Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), or Professional Engineer (PE). Preferred USFWS approved surveyor for one or more…