Environmental Planner III

Overview

Location(s):
Denver, Colorado
Practice/Department:
Emerging Regions
Work Environment:
Hybrid
Compensation: $80,000-$95,000 annually*

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies.

Today, we are a 100% employee‑owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.

Our employee‑owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.

Learn more about our
award-winning culture
, the
benefits and perks
of being aDudekian, and the
projects
you will have the opportunity to shape.

As an
employee-owner
, you embrace accountability, working safely, andcollaborationwhile thinking resourcefully and independently.

Like all Dudekians, you are curious and
solution-oriented
, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of
innovation
.

Dudek is seeking a planner that will serve as a subject matter expert in regulatory compliance to obtain necessary approvals to construct and operate energy generation and infrastructure projects. The qualified candidate will play a key role in leading complex energy entitlement projects with a deep understanding of zoning laws, environmental regulations and energy sector planning principles. The individual will be self-driven with a proven track record of working closely with engineering design teams, regulatory agencies, environmental subject matter experts, and land acquisition specialists.

• Interpret and apply zoning codes, general plans, and regulatory frameworks to inform project decision-making.
• Review and summarize legislative and regulatory updates, integrating them into project recommendations.
• Develop public-facing materials, such as presentations, maps, reports, and digital content.
• Engage with public agencies, private developers, and community organizations to integrate diverse perspectives.
• Serve as a task or phase manager, overseeing entitlement deliverables, schedules, and budgets.
• Assist in developing scopes of work, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including environmental scientists, and engineers.

• 6+ years’ experience in land use policy, environmental planning, or related disciplines.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, planning, geography, or a related field.
• Must possessa valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment.

• Experience with leading stakeholder outreach programs for energy projects.
• Experience with Colorado county permitting processes such as Conditional Use and Use by Special Review permits.
• Experience with the 1041 Environmental Review process.
• Experience developing projects on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands.
• Strong technical writing and research skills as well as solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Customarily and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment.
• Experience with public engagement, stakeholder coordination, and community outreach.
• Self-motivated with an interest to learn and grow as a project team.

Compensation: $80,000-$95,000 annually*

* Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.

• This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
• This job requires occasional project site visits, based outdoors which…