Environmental Planner​/Scientist - Junior to Mid Level

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as a leader in this field. We are seeking an Environmental Planner with a strong science background to join one of our Pacific Northwest offices in Seattle or Federal Way. This environmental planner will play a vital role in conducting tasks that could include biological and/or environmental assessments, environmental review, permitting, and integrating environmental principles into planning and development processes to ensure regulatory compliance for M&N projects while enhancing community and resiliency.

This position requires specialized knowledge of ecology and environmental regulations, strong critical thinking and writing skills, and an ability to work collaboratively with our team and other disciplines.

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.

-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in transportation. For the 4th year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets.

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources;

urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Evaluate and assess projects and proposed activities in compliance with existing federal, state and local guidelines, policies and regulations
• Conduct thorough research and analysis of environmental resource conditions and permitting requirements to develop effective permit strategies
• Prepare the procurement-of/compliance-with permits issued by federal, state, and local agencies (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Ecology, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, local cities and counties for land use permits (shoreline and critical areas), etc
• Prepare environmental documentation in keeping with applicable environmental regulations related to natural systems, biological and/or physical resources, aquatic and marine ecology, habitat restoration, sediment characterization, and/or federal and state permitting
• Prepare State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation to analyze potential impacts on different environmental disciplines (air, water, wildlife, etc.)
• Participate in resiliency and hazard mitigation planning work for waterfront and riverine environments
• Collect and analyze data (e.g., environmental, ecological) from various sources to determine effects to the environment
• Conduct/attend field visits and inspections as needed including from a boat
• Review and tabulate data (chemical, biological)
• Participate in training on how to perform post-emergency response activities and cleanups/remediation at industrial sites, corrective action sites, and voluntary cleanups involving hazardous substances. Training includes hazard recognition, exposure limits and risk evaluation for chemical and general site safety concerns
• Support and comply with Moffatt & Nichol's Quality Management procedures

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in natural, environmental, biological, physical…