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Senior NEPA Environmental Planner

Job Locations US-NC-Raleigh
Job ID
2025-12128
Job Category
Environmental Planning
Employment Status
Full-Time

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is seeking a Senior NEPA Environmental Planner to join our Environmental Team in Raleigh, NC! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Raleigh, NC office.
 
Gannett Fleming TranSystems’

At GFT, we leverage science, engineering, technology, and innovation to create resilient and sustainable solutions for today’s environmental issues. Our team is dedicated to preserving natural ecosystems, solving problems in natural and built environments, and assisting clients with compliance, investigation, and remediation for human and environmental health and safety.

 
What you’ll be challenged to do:

This is an excellent opportunity to manage and contribute technically to infrastructure projects requiring planning, environmental analysis, compliance with NEPA, public involvement, and permitting.

 

The successful candidates will be responsible for developing business as well as the overall execution of projects in the public sector across a variety of markets. Specific focus includes business development; interpretation of federal, state and local agency regulations; planning and executing analysis of a wide range of environmental resources; and preparation, oversight and review of work products including technical reports and permit applications.

 
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 
  • Leading business development and teaming for pursuits with public clients across a variety of markets and sectors. This includes marketing and preparing technical and cost proposals.
  • Performing project management duties, such as developing statements of services, cost proposals, and managing financial and other project records.
  • Acting as technical lead for projects requiring compliance with NEPA as well as everything under the NEPA “umbrella.”
  • Managing teams conducting field work and executing day to day activities of projects.
  • Leading environmental analysis for multi-discipline design projects for a variety of markets (e.g., transportation, water, and facilities).
  • Acting as a liaison with other internal design disciplines, subconsultants, subcontractors, and regulatory and resource agencies.
  • Leading a wide range of public engagement activities and meetings.

What you will bring to our firm: 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in environmental or physical science, engineering or closely related field. 
  • 10 - 15 years of experience and increasing responsibility in the AEC industry delivering consulting services for infrastructure projects.
  • Minimum five years of project management experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of applicable federal and state environmental regulations.
 
What we prefer you bring: 
  • Master’s degree is desired but not required.
  •  
    Certifications including AICP, CEP, PMP, etc. are desired but not required.
 
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $135,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
 
Featured Benefits: 
• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

 

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
 
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ 
 
GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. 
 
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.
 
Location: Raleigh, NC
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time 
Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
 

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