Environmental Transportation Planner, CH2M - Chicago, IL

Environmental Transportation Planner - Chicago, IL
CH2M - Chicago, IL

Why CH2M HILL For decades, CH2M has been a global leader in engineering, consulting, design, program management, construction and operations, working on the most challenging and impactful projects around the world. Through these challenging projects, we develop our people — who transform complex and creative ideas into reality, every day. Join us and together we can work to build a sustainable world. We support you to reach your greatest career goals through continued professional development, a positive work life balance and undeniably cool engineering projects. Join CH2M and discover why our diverse team has been consistently ranked as one of the leading employers and repeatedly recognized as a best place to work in the U.S. Description and Desired Qualifications  CH2M HILL Environmental Transportation Planner- Chicago, IL  The challenge? Provide planning support for transportation and other infrastructure projects. Our Environmental Planner career pat provides you with the opportunity to play a roe in all stages of performing alternative analysis researching and writing technical reports for NEPA documents, preparing permit applications, and participating in public involvement processes for a variety of transportation and other projects. Assignments are typically well-defined, vary in scope, and are best accomplished by a highly organized, detail-oriented planner with excellent writing skills, practical experience and working knowledge of NEPA and other environmental regulations. Our Environmental Planners:  Have the ability to research, analyze and compile data Review and prepare written environmental documentation and other related materials Effectively communicate with multiple disciplines Staff in this position work both individually and as contributing team members to accomplish assignments and tasks. Staff in this position may also act as deputy environmental task lead on larger projects or environmental task lead on smaller projects. Contact with clients will occur on occasion. Contact with public agency staff will occur as a result of permit coordination activities. Staff in this position may occasionally be expected to work on project proposals and provide other business development and client relationship support. This position does not include any supervisory responsibilities. Basic Qualifications  B.S. Urban, Regional, or Environmental Planning, Geography, Landscape Architecture, or related field Environmental Planning related course work 1-2 years competency with transportation and other linear infrastructure projects Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Awareness of NEPA environmental documentation and environmental permitting processes An affinity for understanding spatial relationships Preferred Qualifications  M.S. in Urban, Regional or Environmental Planning, Geography, Landscape Architecture, or related field Proficiency at preparing NEPA documentation Experience with transportation and other linear infrastructure projects Competence with the analysis of land use and other build environment elements Experience and comfort handling public involvement and agency coordination interface with stakeholders and professionals Experience with Illinois and/or midwest permitting procedures What you will find  At CH2M, the greatest challenges provide the biggest rewards. Each day, your drive and creative ideas will be providing solutions that help build a better tomorrow. Whether it is the pride that comes with accomplishment, personal growth or making a difference in the world, you will discover true success in a career that brings out the best in you at CH2M. Ready? Let’s get to work. Developing People through Challenging Projects CH2M is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/M/F/Veteran/Disability. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO Laws  » View or apply to job