Staff Environmental Planner | Planning and GIS

A Staff Environmental Planner at H2M architects + engineers will work alongside GIS specialists and planners to assist with environmental planning, permitting, and GIS projects.
H2M’s Planning & GIS team delivers practical, data driven solutions that support long term community needs. Our planners, environmental planning professionals, and GIS specialists take an all-inclusive approach that integrates land use strategy, environmental review, and geospatial analysis to strengthen planning, design, and decision making. From comprehensive plans, zoning initiatives, and SEQRA documentation to GIS data development, mapping, asset management, and spatial analysis, we provide efficient, scalable solutions built to meet each client’s operational and technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of environmental review documents, planning studies, permit applications, technical memoranda, and reports for public and private sector clients.
• Assist with the coordination and execution of projects subject to SEQRA, NEPA, CEQR, and local land use approval processes.
• Conduct research and analysis related to land use, zoning, environmental regulations, demographics, community planning, transportation, and natural resources.
• Compile, organize, and evaluate environmental, planning, and regulatory data from federal, state, and local sources.
• Assist in the preparation of environmental assessment forms (EAFs), environmental impact statements (EISs), permit applications, and supporting documentation.
• Support the preparation of planning and permitting documents.
• Perform technical writing and related environmental analysis, including preparation of maps, exhibits, graphics, and presentations.
• Assist project managers with project scheduling, budget tracking, task coordination, and document management.
• Participate in client meetings, agency consultations, public information meetings, and public hearings.
• Prepare meeting summaries, technical correspondence, and project communications for clients, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Track project deliverables, agency reviews, permit requirements, and project milestones to help ensure timely project completion.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, GIS, Planning, Political Science, Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in environmental planning, land use planning, permitting, environmental review, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing professional planning credentials, including AICP certification, is preferred.
• Certification or experience in tidal and/or freshwater wetlands delineation is preferred.
• Familiarity with environmental review and permitting processes, including SEQRA, NEPA, and CEQR, is preferred.
• Knowledge of one or more environmental planning disciplines, such as natural resources, wetlands, land use planning, transportation, infrastructure, or permitting, is preferred.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro or other GIS applications is preferred.
• Experience conducting field investigations, environmental assessments, or natural resource inventories is preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, agencies, stakeholders, and project team members.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently while maintaining accuracy and meeting project deadlines.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify solutions and support project advancement.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and contribute ideas in a professional and constructive manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to support project managers with project scheduling, budgeting, coordination, and the delivery of multidisciplinary planning and environmental projects.

Additional Requirements

• This role requires some travel. Business-related travel may involve visits to project sites, client locations, and other H2M offices and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
• This is an exempt, salaried role that may occasionally require flexibility outside standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and select holidays, to support project schedules, client needs, and business priorities.

The salary range for this role is $61,000 to $65,000 annually.

Pushing boundaries, redefining design.

The employment offer may deviate from this published range based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, specialty, knowledge, education, geography and/or related certifications – not related to any applicant’s characteristics protected by local, state or federal law. It is also important to note that salary or hourly rate indicated does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

About H2M

While we have grown into a large firm over the past 90 plus years, we remain dedicated to preserving our small company connections. It is our intention to always stand as one H2M with a mission that is built around:

• Our People: It’s our people that create our culture, execute our projects, service our clients, support our communities, and help make our company a great place to work.
• Our Clients: Our clients are “why” we exist as an organization. We have the experience, expertise, and skillsets that our clients do not have yet are needed to solve the problems of the built environment.
• Our Communities: We commit to creating a safe environment that fosters thriving and healthy communities through our contributions and support for numerous charitable, educational, and community-based causes and organizations.

At H2M, we’re more than just the services we provide. We are a team of over 500 professionals with the knowledge, ability, and desire to create something truly impressive. When we ask for the best of you, it is right to ask for the best of the company. Your growth is our growth. Your success is our success. We are in this mission together, so let’s see it through together.

Our Benefits

H2M continuously strives to provide our employees and their families a comprehensive benefit experience surrounding their physical and financial well-being. We offer healthcare and wellness benefits, 401(k) retirement savings with up to 6% employer matching contributions with 100% vesting schedule, annual and spot bonus performance programs, flexibility and paid time off. We also offer tuition assistance for continuing education & professional licensure, student loan debt repayment program, technology allowance and excellent professional development programs that are custom designed for employees at all levels. H2M continually supports their employees through different Employee Resource Groups, such as Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability, Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals.

Equal Opportunity

H2M is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, ancestry, sex, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, pregnancy status, childbirth, related health conditions or reproductive decisions, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by Federal, State or local law. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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