Kimley-Horn · 2 hours ago
Energy and Environmental Planner
Greenwood Village, CO, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $170K/yr
15+ years expKimley-Horn is seeking an experienced Energy & Environmental Planner to help expand and support our growing environmental, regulatory, and permitting practice. This role will support multidisciplinary teams and clients across energy, infrastructure, and land development projects throughout the western United States.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Lead and manage strategic permitting and regulatory planning for energy, infrastructure, and environmental projects
Prepare, review, and submit permitting documents including: surface use plans, reclamation plans, cumulative impact assessments, stormwater and wildlife documentation, and other agency-required plans
Coordinate directly with federal, tribal, state, and local agencies (e.g., BLM, BIA, USFS, EPA, state oil & gas commissions, and counties)
Oversee project workflows from concept through final approval, ensuring compliance and timely submittals
Support and integrate environmental, land, engineering, GIS, and operational inputs into permitting packages
Manage and interpret environmental and cultural survey needs across multiple jurisdictions
Provide clear communication to clients, agency contacts, landowners, and internal teams
Mentor junior staff in regulatory interpretation, permitting processes, document QA/QC, and technical submittals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
15+ years of experience in energy, environmental, regulatory, or permitting roles (oil & gas, renewable energy, infrastructure, or related fields)
Strong background with NEPA, federal and tribal permitting, state/local land use processes, and environmental documentation
Experience preparing and submitting APDs, ROWs, OGDPs, and large-scale permitting packages
Proficiency with GIS tools (ArcPro), regulatory research, and multi-agency coordination
Excellent communication, project management, and cross-disciplinary team leadership skills
Ability to balance multiple projects, deadlines, and agency requirements simultaneously
Benefits
Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
Company
Kimley-Horn
Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms.
5001-10000 employees
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