POWER Engineers’ Environmental Division provides planning, permitting, engineering, site assessment, and corrective action services to clients worldwide.
We are seeking a Senior Environmental Planner with American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification for our Western Environmental Services Group to primarily support power delivery and renewable energy generation projects , and to join our 275 + person environmental team.  

The Senior Environmental Planner can be based in our Phoenix, AZ office location with the opportunity to work in a hybrid workstyle setting, a combination of home and office. This is a full-time, salaried position that comes with a great benefits package. 
Roles and Responsibilities
This person will implement the following duties:

• Research local, state, and federal permitting requirements
• Prepare and lead local zoning, general plan amendments, and conditional use/special use permit applications, along with hearing presentations 
• Communicate environmental protocols and requirements at hearings, public meetings, and with other key community stakeholders.
• Prepare and lead technical writing of environmental planning and analysis documents
• Assist project managers with project controls, team coordination, budget, and forecasting
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates for business development efforts
• Lead internal and external staff and project coordination meetings
• Prepare and review project schedules and milestones
• Interface with internal Project Managers, engineers, and scientists; and external clients and subcontractors
• Manage multiple projects at various stages, disciplines, and locations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education/Experience

• BS degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture, or a related degree
• AICP certification, or the ability to qualify for an exam and pass it within 6 months of employment
• Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience
• Ability to travel, up to 25% of the time for site visits and client meetings, including weekday evenings for hearings and public open house meetings
• Understanding of municipal and county zoning codes and general plans
• Knowledge and interest in federal, state, and local environmental policy and regulation
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team and collaborative environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)  Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Desired Education/Experience

• An advanced graduate-level degree is a plus
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of site development process
• Experience working in a municipal, county, or regional planning agency

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives with the opportunity to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career.
Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefits package:
·         Medical/Dental/Vision
·         Paid Holidays
·         Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
·         Voluntary Life Insurance
·         401K
·         Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
·         Maternity and Paternity Leave
·         New Dads and Moms Benefit program
·         Fertility Benefits
·         Gender- Affirming care

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!