Environmental Planner

Anchor QEA

Lead multidisciplinary project teams in planning and implementing coastal resilience and habitat restoration initiatives. Manage projects while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeNorfolk • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $129,298 - $145,460 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multidisciplinary project teams in the planning, design, permitting, and implementation of coastal resilience, habitat restoration, and sediment management projects throughout the U.S. East Coast, with a particular focus on the Mid-Atlantic region.
Oversee technical staff and coordinate with engineers, scientists, planners, and regulatory specialists to deliver a wide range of projects, including living shorelines, oyster reef restoration, thin-layer placement (TLP), beneficial use of dredged material, marsh restoration, sediment remediation, and other nature-based infrastructure initiatives.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and client relationships while guiding projects from concept development through design, permitting, construction, and post-construction monitoring.
Work closely with federal, state, and local agencies, port authorities, military installations, non-governmental organizations, and private-sector clients to develop innovative and sustainable solutions that enhance coastal resilience, improve habitat, and address complex environmental challenges.
Identify emerging opportunities related to coastal resilience, climate adaptation, beneficial use of dredged material, habitat restoration, and nature-based infrastructure.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Coastal Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Marine Science, Coastal Geology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
6+ years of progressively responsible experience managing coastal resilience, habitat restoration, sediment management, environmental remediation, or related environmental consulting projects.
Proven ability to develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, contracts, and subcontractors.
Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams and successfully delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations.
Experience leading the planning, design, permitting, construction, and/or monitoring of projects such as: Living shorelines, Oyster reef restoration, Marsh restoration and enhancement, Thin-layer placement (TLP), Beneficial use of dredged material, Sediment remediation, Coastal resilience and nature-based infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of coastal processes, sediment dynamics, habitat restoration, and climate resilience principles.
Experience coordinating with federal, state, and local agencies, including organizations such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, NOAA, EPA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, state environmental agencies, and local governments.
Experience preparing, reviewing, and overseeing technical reports, engineering plans, permit applications, specifications, and other project deliverables.
Strong client management skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with federal, state, municipal, port, military, and private-sector clients.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including experience facilitating meetings and presenting technical information to diverse audiences.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), or other relevant professional certification is preferred but not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
Vacation: 3 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Coastal EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringSediment RemediationProject Scope DevelopmentBudget ManagementTechnical Report PreparationPermit Application OversightMultidisciplinary Team LeadershipClimate Resilience PrinciplesCoastal Processes Understanding

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsClient Management SkillsFacilitation SkillsAbility to Manage Competing Priorities

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Project Management Professional (PMP)Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS)