Environmental Permitting Specialist ANCHOR QEA, LLC - Seattle, WA
Location: Seattle, WA
Job Type: Full-time
What's the Opportunity?
Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time Environmental/Land Use Planner to support the acquisition of regulatory permits and approvals for waterfront construction and redevelopment, dredging, and natural area restoration projects primarily located in Washington and Oregon. You will assist project managers with completing permit applications, including developing and reviewing environmental studies, status reports, and other associated deliverables; coordinate with team members to obtain necessary inputs, such as engineering design drawings, GIS analysis or mapping, and technical editing review; help to develop public involvement and stakeholder engagement plans and strategies; and complete quality control review of work products. You will be a key member of project teams with opportunities to continue learning and helping to solve challenging environmental problems.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Preparing federal, state, and local regulatory permit applications and supporting documents for projects primarily located in Washington and/or Oregon
Reviewing relevant regulatory codes and preparing shorelines and critical areas studies, natural and built environment documentation, Growth Management Act documentation, Shoreline Management Act documentation, and technical discipline reports and studies (potentially including documentation to support environmental reviews under the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and/or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Responding to agency, tribal, and public comments and questions on permit applications
Participation in (and potential for predominantly local travel as required for) client meetings, public meetings, stakeholder work groups, fieldwork, or site visits
What Are We Looking For?
Ideal candidates will have the following:
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., environmental planning or policy)
Minimum of five years relevant experience, preferably in consulting
Background in environmental regulations with experience in ecological research or land use analysis
Understanding of the permitting processes in Washington and/or Oregon
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and multiple concurrent projects/tasks, working both in teams and independently
Ability to excel in a fast paced, client service-oriented team environment and proven ability to work across disciplines internally and externally
Strong professional written and verbal communications skills
What Can You Expect?
A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Benefits detailed below.
Who Are We?
Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients' first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees' reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com
How to Apply?
Apply online through Anchor QEA's Open Positions page at Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to ...
Additional Information
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran's status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Salary: $96,000 to $120,000
Annual Bonus
Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.
Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:
Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits:
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.
As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veterans status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. Job Summary
Posted: 4/18/2025 - Expires: 7/17/2025
Job ID: 288141113
Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email ShareLocation: Seattle, WA
Job Type: Full-time
What's the Opportunity?
Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time Environmental/Land Use Planner to support the acquisition of regulatory permits and approvals for waterfront construction and redevelopment, dredging, and natural area restoration projects primarily located in Washington and Oregon. You will assist project managers with completing permit applications, including developing and reviewing environmental studies, status reports, and other associated deliverables; coordinate with team members to obtain necessary inputs, such as engineering design drawings, GIS analysis or mapping, and technical editing review; help to develop public involvement and stakeholder engagement plans and strategies; and complete quality control review of work products. You will be a key member of project teams with opportunities to continue learning and helping to solve challenging environmental problems.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Preparing federal, state, and local regulatory permit applications and supporting documents for projects primarily located in Washington and/or Oregon
Reviewing relevant regulatory codes and preparing shorelines and critical areas studies, natural and built environment documentation, Growth Management Act documentation, Shoreline Management Act documentation, and technical discipline reports and studies (potentially including documentation to support environmental reviews under the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and/or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Responding to agency, tribal, and public comments and questions on permit applications
Participation in (and potential for predominantly local travel as required for) client meetings, public meetings, stakeholder work groups, fieldwork, or site visits
What Are We Looking For?
Ideal candidates will have the following:
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., environmental planning or policy)
Minimum of five years relevant experience, preferably in consulting
Background in environmental regulations with experience in ecological research or land use analysis
Understanding of the permitting processes in Washington and/or Oregon
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and multiple concurrent projects/tasks, working both in teams and independently
Ability to excel in a fast paced, client service-oriented team environment and proven ability to work across disciplines internally and externally
Strong professional written and verbal communications skills
What Can You Expect?
A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Benefits detailed below.
Who Are We?
Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients' first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees' reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com
How to Apply?
Apply online through Anchor QEA's Open Positions page at Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to ...
Additional Information
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran's status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Salary: $96,000 to $120,000
Annual Bonus
Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.
Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:
Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits:
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.
As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veterans status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. Job Summary
Veteran Preference
Company Details Company ANCHOR QEA, LLC Industry Engineering Services Job Information Location Seattle, WA Job Type Full Time Employee Experience 2+ to 5 Years Education Level Bachelor's degree Job Position 1 Position(s) Open Duration Over 150 Days Additional Information Federal Contractor Yes Affirmative Action Plan No View More Jobs All ANCHOR QEA, LLC jobs View similar jobs All Seattle, WA jobs
Job ID: 474038941
Originally Posted on: 4/19/2025
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