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Stantec Environmental Planner in Honolulu, Hawaii
Your Opportunity
As an Environmental Planner you will work in a dynamic team environment with other environmental planners, engineers, environmental scientists, ecologists, and regulatory experts. This position will include opportunities for primarily office work; some field work and travel for meetings and conferences will be required.
Your Key Responsibilities
Manage and deliver multi-disciplinary environmental services including; environmental planning, environmental permitting, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Hawaii Environmental Policy Act (HEPA) environmental documents
Assist with all aspects of a project, including client contact, budget control and invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation/planning, public interest facilitation, technical approach, and subcontractor involvement
Coordinate with clients, regulatory/resource agencies, local governments. Manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Conduct and direct desktop and field research, impact analyses, and prepare technical documentation
Mentor junior staff
Your Capabilities and Credentials
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification or Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) certification desired
Thorough understanding of technical environmental impact analysis methods and sound knowledge of NEPA/HEPA requirements and related environmental regulations
Working knowledge of Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) project requirements is an asset
Team oriented with strong capability to motivate others
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with experience presenting at public workshops and facilitating meetings with regulatory/resource agencies
Demonstrated experience managing multiple planning projects and ability to motivate self and others to overcome obstacles and achieve goals
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and to prioritize and balance sometimes heavy workloads to achieve goals while keeping up with a highly mobile and changing environment
Ensure QA/QC and Health &Safety requirements and procedures are identified and followed throughout a project's life cycle
Must demonstrate an ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates
Must be a highly motivated self-starter
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. ArcGIS and SharePoint a plus
Team player with demonstrated ability to work well with others, to keep other team members aware of project and client needs
Must have the ability to work in the field if necessary in all weather conditions
Must be able to travel as needed for project assignments, meetings, conferences
Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license
Education and Experience
B.S. in planning and/or related engineering or environmental discipline; a master’s degree is desirable
Five or more years of experience performing analysis, consulting, and providing recommendations for various types of clients
Experience working with state/local departments in Hawaii
Experience preferred working with county departments in Honolulu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii.
Experience working with local subconsultants
Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
Salary will be based on skills and qualifications. Excellent benefits are included.
Office environment with prolonged sitting and computer work, or combination of office and field. When circumstances allow, some travel may be required (approximately 25%), such as meeting attendance at agencies or clients. May occasionally visit study areas and/or be exposed to outside elements and inclement weather conditions.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
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Pay Range:
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$94,300.00 - $136,700.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | HI | Honolulu
Organization: BC-1858 EnvSvcs-US West S California
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 17/04/2026 10:04:50
Req ID: 1005451
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.