Environmental Planner jobs in Illinois

Environmental Planner plans, prepares, and monitors environmental research and evaluates potential impact of assigned projects. Ensures environmental projects are in compliance with the state and federal regulations. Being an Environmental Planner estimate the level of pollutants involving air, land, and water to devise mitigating measures. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Environmental Planner typically reports to a supervisor. To be an Environmental Planner typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Environmental Planner / Visual Resources Specialist (Remote)
  • Stantec
  • Vermont, IL FULL_TIME
  • Environmental Planner / Visual Resources Specialist (Remote) - ( 240000WO )

    Description

    Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts are leaders in their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

    Your Opportunity

    Stantec is seeking a Visual Resources Specialist to support our growing visual impact assessment and visualization services in the eastern United States. You will be an integral part of our team, with responsibility for project planning, impact assessment / technical analysis, and task coordination, with opportunities to support Stantec’s broad portfolio of clients who operate within the North American infrastructural landscape, including power generation, electrical transmission, and energy storage, among other markets.

    The position can be based out of anywhere in the Northeast US region. Stantec offers flexible work hours and a robust compensation and benefits package.

    Your Key Responsibilities

    • As a Visual Resources Specialist, you will work under the direction of Stantec’s Visual Resources Practice Lead for the eastern U.S., applying your experience in technical writing and any of the following to production of visual impact assessments (VIA): site photography, task coordination, and / or creation of photo realistic simulations. You must have experience producing technical writing for assessments in support of permit applications or the like; experience in all of the areas listed above is not required but is highly beneficial.
    • This position requires a strong writer. It anticipates an organized task manager who can coordinate contributions from a technically diverse team (e.g., GIS and simulations specialists, unless these are part of your primary skillset). Stantec’s Visual Resources Specialists work with project managers, have direct contact with clients, and are expected to solve problems.
    • An ability to travel (typically no more than 10-20% annually but potentially for durations of up to a week) for project site visits is required of this role.
    • Your work as a Visual Resources Specialist may be supplemented with assignments providing general planning and permitting support for power generation and transmission siting and licensing projects or other environmental assessments. Examples of such work include desktop surveys, critical issues analyses, or plan consistency documents.

    Qualifications

    Your Capabilities and Credentials

    Required:

    • 3 to 5 years of experience producing or substantially supporting the completion of VIAs. Someone with more years of experience may also be considered.
    • VIAs that haves been conducted within the context of compliance with state or federal environmental review criteria.
    • Strong research, analysis, and reporting ability. Strong writing and communication skills a must.
    • Ability to support multiple projects, focusing on details while also managing broader set of components.
    • Ability to read and interpret basic site layouts and plan schematics, topographic maps, aerial photographs, and other maps / map resources.
    • A commitment to producing high-quality work. A strong work ethic, a desire for team success, a willingness to learn, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
    • A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
    • Ability to perform fieldwork that involves walking over uneven terrain. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
    • Experience in power generation, electrical transmission, battery storage, transportation, and / or utilities.

    Preferred:

    • Experience producing VIAs required by the National Environmental Policy Act, State Environmental Quality Reviews, Article VII of the New York State Public Service Law, and Article 10 and Section 94-c applications.
    • Familiarity with federal agencies and their established methods for assessment of visual effects or impacts to scenery (e.g., BLM, FHWA, USFS), as well as those of any regional or state entities.
    • It is highly desirable to have experience / training in the following aspects / tools typically part of comprehensive VIA production: DSLR cameras (landscape photography); Autodesk 3ds Max (or the like for simulation / visualization production); and Adobe Creative Cloud (for document production).
    • Familiarity in the execution of shadow flicker analyses, using WindPro, for wind energy projects.

    Education and Experience

    • BA/BS degree in Landscape Architecture; Urban, Regional or Environmental Land Use Planning; Environmental Science / Studies or a related field.
    • The role requires a mix of jobsite and office functions, and travel may be required. Time spent in the office environment will include prolonged sitting and computer work. Time spent in the jobsite environment will involve standing for long periods of time, walking on uneven surfaces, and exposure to inclement weather.

    This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

    Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized

    Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):

    Salary Range(s):

    • $57,100.00 - $82,800.00 Min/Max Pay Range(s) for postings located in NYC/NY

    The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

    Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

    Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

    The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

    Primary Location : United States-New York-Amherst

    Other Locations : United States-Pennsylvania, United States-Rhode Island, United States-New York, United States-Maine, United States-Connecticut, United States-New Jersey, United States-Vermont, United States-New Hampshire, United States-Massachusetts

    Work Locations :

    Amherst NY

    Organization : BC-1956 EnvSvcs-US East Northeast

    Employee Status : Regular

    Job Level : Individual Contributor

    Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time

    Schedule : Full-time

    Job Posting : Feb 26, 2024, 10:08:22 AM

    Req ID: 240000WO

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    Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL
  • American Environmental
  • Springfield, IL FULL_TIME
  • American Environmental continues to strive for excellence and provide exceptional service to our clients. Our success creates opportunities for highly competent and skilled individuals in environmenta...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Environmental Engineer I
  • UCC Environmental
  • Waukegan, IL OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: UCC Waukegan - Waukegan, IL Salary Range: Undisclosed Environmental Engineer IUCC Environmental is a progressive well-run company, with excellent customer relationships and U...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Hazmat Technician - Illini Environmental
  • O6 Environmental
  • Caseyville, IL FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview An environmental technician will be responsible for the performance of tasks associated with site remediation, hazardous waste clean up, industrial cleaning, demolition, excavation, ...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Illini Environmental-General Laborer
  • O6 Environmental
  • Caseyville, IL FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: General Laborer Employee Type: Hourly/Non-Exempt eligible for overtime Reports to: Project Manager/Project supervisor Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 hour day shift Location: Caseyville, IL About...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Hazmat Technician - Illini Environmental
  • O6 Environmental
  • Rockford, IL FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview An environmental technician will be responsible for the performance of tasks associated with site remediation, hazardous waste clean up, industrial cleaning, demolition, excavation, ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Recreation and Environmental Planner
  • Teton County
  • Driggs, ID
  • Job Description Job Description This unique position encompasses current and long range planning with an emphasis on env...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Environmental Planner
  • HDR INC.
  • Folsom, CA
  • Description About Us At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Environmental Planner
  • BuildSubmarines.com
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Details: Job description: Environmental Planner (Experienced) Atlanta, GA. Our client has an immediate need for an Env...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Environmental Planner II
  • BuildSubmarines.com
  • Vienna, VA
  • Description About Us At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. Whi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Environmental Planner
  • Insight Global
  • Marlborough, MA
  • Company: Tetra Tech: INE Title: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER/SCIENTIST Duration: Direct Placement Salary: 100k + benefit...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Environmental Planner
  • WRA, Inc.
  • San Francisco, CA
  • WRA's an employee-owned environmental consultancy. We are a tenacious team of planners, engineers, and scientists, and w...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Environmental Planner (Senior)
  • dR3 Human Resources and Recruiting
  • San Diego County, CA
  • Job Description Job Description One of the most well-established environmental consulting services firms in the Southwes...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Environmental Planner
  • Kimley-Horn
  • Nashville, TN
  • Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced (2+ years) NEPA Planner to join our Nashville Environmental Team. As ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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