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Entry Level NEPA Planner

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.

$73,000-76,000

United States, D.C., Washington

1001 G Street Northwest (Show on map)

Jul 13, 2026

Entry Level NEPA Planner

Job Locations

US-DC-Washington

2026-6157

Category

Planning

Type

Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type

Entry level

# of Openings

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

The individual selected will assist with the preparation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation for State and Federal agencies.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Participate in management teams for Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and Environmental Assessments (EAs) on transportation, energy projects, federal land management plans, and other federal actions subject to NEPA.

Coordinate the activities involved in the EIS and EA processes, including agency consultation, public involvement, impact analyses, and document development,
Support and coordinate outreach and engagement, including public meetings, tribal, federal, and state agency consultation and coordination, and comment-response tracking,
Coordinate document development and quality control of EISs, EAs, and environmental permit deliverables for projects,
Explore the use of new technologies to support the EIS and EA processes,
Support the production of high-quality client deliverables by coordinating document development, including collaborating with managers and technical staff to develop annotated outlines for documents that include page targets as well as providing editing on deliverables

Skills and Attributes

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Team-oriented with strong capability to motivate others
Must demonstrate an ability in collaborative problem-solving with teammates
Must be a highly motivated self-starter
Basic knowledge of environmental regulations, including NEPA, environmental justice and Title VI, Section 4(f), Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and Section 106
Capable of coordinating and performing multiple tasks among teams
Ability to travel, if required

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant environmental discipline (environmental science, environmental biology, ecology, wildlife management, cultural resources, NEPA, and related disciplines)
0-1 year of planning experience
Basic knowledge of environmental regulations, including NEPA, environmental justice and Title VI, Section 4(f), Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and Section 106

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position is $73,000-76,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location

Building what's next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, futureready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you'll find:

Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
Support to grow your skills and lead through change
Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

We're growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what's next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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