Senior Planner (Environmental & Urban Planning)

Stantec • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment. Your Opportunity We’re looking for a Senior Planner who thrives at the intersection of urban planning and environmental policy, someone who can manage or support the preparation of NEPA documents (EISs, EAs, CEs) and contribute to urban and regional planning projects. You’ll lead or support projects that range from transportation and infrastructure planning to NEPA environmental review. This is a unique opportunity for a planner with a NEPA background who wants to expand into pre-NEPA infrastructure planning or an urban planner who’s ready to deepen their impact through environmental compliance. You’ll be joining a collaborative team of planners, engineers, scientists, and designers working on transformative projects across the Southeast and beyond.

Requirements

• Planning experience in the Greater Nashville Metro area strongly preferred.
• Project work with state DOTs and/or municipalities in Tennessee strongly preferred. Applicable and similar experience in other states will be considered.
• Understanding of NEPA regulations and environmental permitting processes.
• Understanding of urban planning principles, land use policy, and community development.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with experience presenting at public workshops and facilitating meetings with regulatory/resource agencies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with GIS and/or Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Team oriented with strong capability to motivate others.
• Must be able to travel as needed for project assignments, meetings, conferences.
• Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in either NEPA or urban planning (cross-disciplinary experience preferred), preparing planning studies/environmental documentation and supporting public engagement.

Nice To Haves

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification or desire to work toward certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning projects, supporting all aspects of a project, including client contact, budget control and invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation/planning, public interest facilitation, and technical approach and subcontractor involvement.
• Contribute to urban planning projects including comprehensive plans, corridor studies, land use planning, and community engagement.
• Prepare and review technical reports, planning documents, and visual materials (maps, graphics, presentations).
• Provide quality assurance and quality control for all final products to ensure technical accurateness and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, and stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and community alignment.
• Manage or support public engagement strategies, including workshops, charrettes, and digital outreach.
• Support proposal development and business development efforts across planning and environmental services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior