Associate Project Environmental Planner

About the opportunity SWCA Environmental Consultants' Pittsburgh, PA office is actively seeking to fill an Associate Project Environmental Planner position in Pittsburgh, PA. You will have a broad range of skills to work with a team supporting municipal permitting efforts (e.g., subdivision permits; land development ordinances primarily in the renewable energy). The position requires experience with major phases of municipal project development, especially initial constraints analysis, permitting, and preconstruction planning. This position requires the ability to work independently and coordinate with large project teams to support municipal planning and permitting efforts. SWCA's Pittsburgh office also works extensive with the oil/gas sector, and on major transmission projects. This position is a full-time (with benefits), salaried, exempt position working in hybrid fashion from SWCA's Pittsburgh, PA office in Bridgeville, PA. Remote-based candidates residing in Pennsylvania will be considered if highly qualified. We will consider both levels of Environmental Planners: * A. Associate Project Environmental Planner: minimum five (5) years' relevant experience and expertise. * B. Project Environmental Planner: minimum seven (7) years' relevant experience and expertise. Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission. What you will accomplish * Support our clients in the preparation of municipal permits (e.g., subdivision and land development ordinances) for the review of State Environmental Protection Agency. * Assist Project Manager or task lead in preparing key aspects of environmental planning documents, including pre-application activities, project planning, municipal permitting, and developing project descriptions with supporting documentation. * Support projects of varying size and complexity. * Support project teams primarily working on renewable energy projects, but also oil and gas and transmission projects. * Act as the regulatory/permit compliance liaison between agencies and clients. * Effectively communicate and proactively engage with diverse project stakeholders, including regulatory agents. * Cultivate new relationships and support the development of client capture plans. * Develop junior staff to support their professional growth. * Utilize strong organizational, communication, and graphical skills in written and verbal communication. * Take responsibility for team safety, developing safety plans (when applicable), and anticipating potential safety hazards. Experience and qualifications for success Minimum Qualifications: * A bachelor's degree in municipal planning or an environmental related field. * Five (5) years of experience in municipal planning. * Proven ability to address state and/or local permitting laws and processes, including drafting and/or reviewing municipal permitting such as subdivision and land development ordinances. * Proficient in MS Office products and technical writing. * Valid driver's license, good driving record and your own transportation. Preferred Qualifications: * Seven (7) years of experience in municipal planning. * Experience working in private consulting. * Experience working with the renewable energy industry, especially solar. * Experience in regulatory permitting throughout the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions. * Understanding of permitting and mitigation requirements for Clean Water Act Sections 401 and 404. Why Work at SWCA: SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement). At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust. If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@ or call 1-480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response. EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success. SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency. An employee in this Pittsburgh, PA-based position can expect an annual salary of A. Associate Project Environmental Planner = $66,144.00 - $84,884.00 B. Project Environmental Planner = $74,963.20 - $97,011.20 Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more. SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

Created: 2025-01-07