Environmental Planner

Job Title: Environmental Planner

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Job Description

This role involves performing CEQR, SEQR, and NEPA reviews for various projects, including land use, zoning actions, infrastructure, renewable energy, and affordable housing development. The position requires evaluating potential environmental impacts and developing mitigation measures. You will also prepare, review, and coordinate environmental documentation, ensuring procedural compliance and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform CEQR, SEQR, and NEPA reviews for land use and zoning actions, infrastructure and renewable energy projects, and affordable housing development projects.
• Evaluate potential environmental impacts of projects and associated mitigation measures.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate environmental documentation including Environmental Assessment Statements (EAS), Environmental Assessment Forms (EAF), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Technical Memoranda, and Findings Statements.
• Coordinate with lead and involved agencies to ensure procedural compliance.
• Collaborate closely with planners, engineers, architects, and attorneys on land use and environmental approvals processes.
• Lead or participate in public meetings and community engagement.
• Learn from senior project managers, track project milestones, and maintain accurate records within environmental review databases.
• Develop and nurture client relationships and prepare proposals.

Essential Skills

• Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in environmental review, land use planning, or environmental analysis.
• Experience with CEQR, SEQRA, and NEPA.
• Understanding of New York City zoning and land use procedures.
• AICP certification or on track to achieve certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously under strict deadlines.
• Familiarity with modeling tools and GIS applications.

Work Environment

The position is based in the Brooklyn, NY office, requiring attendance 5 days a week. The work culture is collaborative and inclusive, offering opportunities for professional growth and leadership. The company is committed to sustainability and community engagement, providing a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

· Collaborative and inclusive work culture· Opportunities for professional growth and leadership· Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits· Commitment to sustainability and community engagement

This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.