Environmental planner Jobs in Atlanta, GA

Edwards-Pitman Environmental, Inc. (EPEI) has an immediate need for a Mid to Senior level Environmental Planner to join our NEPA Project Group in our Atlanta, Georgia, office. The successful candidate for this position would work primarily on preparation of environmental documentation, client coordination, and project management for transportation projects.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to :

Analyzing and evaluating environmental data pertaining to the cultural, social, natural, and physical environments and resources.

Preparing NEPA and planning documents, including Need and Purpose Statements, Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements.

Ensuring that NEPA documentation conforms to applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

Coordination with sub-consultants, government agencies, primary clients, and the public.

Developing and maintaining schedules and budgets, including changing priorities as clients require.

Consulting with clients to advise and develop strategies to navigate through the environmental documentation and permitting processes.

This position may be integrated into a support function with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Office of Environmental Services NEPA Section.

This position requires :

• A Bachelors / Master’s Degree in Urban or Environmental Planning, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• 5 to 15 years of experience with NEPA requirements and document preparation.
• Preparation of NEPA documentation for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) or other federal transportation agencies.
• Experience with State Departments of Transportation, particularly the GDOT Plan Development Process (PDP), is a plus.
• Knowledge of Bluebeam, AdobePro, AI / ChatGPT applications in the discipline is a plus.
• Candidate must have excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Candidate must be flexible, organized, and able to work within a fast-paced team environment and be able to collaborate with experts in other disciplines to deliver projects.

EPEI is a premier environmental services consulting firm of over 80 employees committed to quality service and client satisfaction. EPEI is based in Atlanta, Georgia and has offices in Florida and South Carolina. Check us out at www.edwards-pitman.com

EPEI offers a competitive salary and benefits package that is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Our full compensation package includes an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), paid personal time off, paid holidays; medical / dental, life / disability insurance, and 401(k) plan. EPEI offers flexible schedules and negotiable work from home options. This is a full-time position and is scheduled to begin immediately.