Project Planner – Project Management Assistance & Coordination (NEPA)

TL;DR

Project Planner (NEPA): Assist project teams with coordination and management for environmental policy compliance under NEPA and related statutes with an accent on data screening, regulatory research, and public engagement. Focus on documenting meetings, preparing correspondence, handling FOIA requests, and organizing stakeholder logistics.

Location: Anywhere in the United States (remote, in-office, or hybrid work arrangement)

Salary: $61,800–$67,000 per year

Company

Medium-sized consulting and engineering company serving energy, mining, transportation, manufacturing, construction, land development, and government sectors.

What you will do

• Conduct data screening and entry into project records; retrieve documents as needed.
• Assist with FOIA requests, litigation responses, and preliminary document determinations.
• Attend and document project meetings, decisions, and action items.
• Draft, review, and modify project documents including reports, memos, and correspondence.
• Support public information distribution, including written communications and public meetings.
• Handle full-cycle logistics for public, tribal, and agency meetings.
• Compile research on projects, policies, and stakeholder positions; maintain contact lists.
• Prepare project-related mailings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental studies, public policy, or related field
• Minimum 1 year experience or familiarity with federal land management agencies or regulatory bodies, preferably in energy or technology industries in North America
• Strong oral communication and technical writing skills; attention to detail
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word) for tables, formatting, and data management
• Ability to travel required
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (E-Verify)

Nice to have

• Customer service experience
• Knowledge of National Historic Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act, and similar statutes

Culture & Benefits

• 4 weeks paid vacation for all full-time employees regardless of seniority
• 10 paid holidays, generous benefits and compensation packages including bonuses
• Annual career-related training support
• Opportunities for organic growth and new service lines
• Travel support for remote employees to attend in-person team meetings and all-staff events
• Commitment to quality, professional integrity, and long-term client relationships