Why join us?
We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior NEPA Planner to join our Los Angeles, CA. office.
It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company's purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos includes collaboration through the connection of people, data, and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!
We are seeking a seeking a Senior NEPA Planner to join our NEPA planning Team, supporting the work we have with Colorado DOT, Texas DOT, and other state, regional, and local transportation. There may be opportunity to work on NEPA projects with non-DOT federal agencies (Department of Energy, FEMA, USACE, etc.) as well. This position will provide career growth opportunities through management of projects and/or staff, depending on the career trajectory you desire.
About Us
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
How will you contribute to the team?
The ideal candidate for this position will apply their knowledge of the NEPA, planning, state, and federal regulatory processes to manage and contribute to our DOT projects, as well as various other NEPA projects around the country.
The candidate will prepare or coordinate the preparation of all levels of NEPA planning documents and technical studies and provide quality assurance/quality control of NEPA, permitting, and planning documents prepared by in-house staff or outside consultants.
The candidate also will coordinate with resource and environmental permitting agencies, local stakeholders, and members of the public.
Additional skills that will be useful involve familiarity with various environmental, strong task management skills, effective communication skills, and the ability to work successfully in both collaborative and self-directed settings.
The exceptional candidate will have:
Knowledge of NEPA, including coordination of supporting technical studies and schedule management; resolution of technical problems; and experience on complex projects or programs.
Environmental consultation experience related to transportation projects or other projects (including projects with federal and state funding) preferred.
Experience with the preparation and review of NEPA and planning documents and oversight of documents prepared by other staff and consultants referred.
Ability to coordinate in-house technical tasks for compliance with baseline schedules and budgets.
Skills to evaluate impacts from transportation projects on the built, cultural and natural environment.
Be able to coordinate with design professionals and overall project teams to identify fatal flaws, schedule delays, opportunities for schedule acceleration or recovery, and opportunities to avoid or minimize impacts, and make cost-effective decisions.
Leadership skills in project or task management roles.
Ability to develop client relationships and maintain client relations.
Ability to monitor and enforce compliance with established quality control standards, ensuring that appropriate quality assurance activities are being performed throughout the project; reviews QC plans and periodic QA compliance audits.
Aptitude for maintaining a professional attitude and attention to detail while working alone, within a team environment, and/or on multiple projects, simultaneously.
What will you contribute?
Have a Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field, Master’s degree is a plus; This level may be achieved by Planners with 15 years of experience since Bachelor’s degree or 14 years since Master's.
Excellent technical writing, computer, and verbal communication skills with clients and colleagues.
Strong organizational, task and time management, deductive reasoning, and analytical skills.
Proficiency with the MS Office suite of software, familiarity with schedule management software a plus.
Ability to visit project sites if necessary.
AICP Certification desired.
Eligible candidates must have a valid driver’s license.
What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:
AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.
Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life. We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:
Competitive salary
Flexible work schedules
Group Insurance
PTO plus two Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals
A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.
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https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement
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Expected compensation range is between $110,238 - $183,790 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. This position is not available for individuals living or working in New York City.
AtkinsRéalis believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products; accessing confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other AtkinsRéalis employees and interacting with AtkinsRéalis clients including government property or ports.
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies
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