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Logan Simpson Design

Logan Simpson Design is hiring: Environmental Planner in Tempe

Logan Simpson Design, Tempe, AZ, US, 85285

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Are you interested in joining an award-winning, multidisciplinary consulting firm where you can contribute to our diverse, collaborative, and innovative team? At Logan Simpson, you'll have the opportunity to expand your skillset, while bringing new tools and ideas to the table.

The Opportunity:

We have an immediate opening for a regular full-time Environmental Planner to work a hybrid remote schedule based out of our downtown Tempe, Arizona office.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1990, Logan Simpson is made up of a team of 150+ talented professionals across six offices in the western United States. We are experts in environmental planning, cultural resource management, community planning, and landscape architecture design services. Our mission remains simple: working together to guide responsible change. From the beginning, our founders were focused on protecting natural resources and advancing the wellbeing of our communities. We take pride in adding new staff members to our team who share our values of integrity, creativity, excellence, empowerment, stewardship, and teamwork.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting new and existing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) projects on public lands and communities throughout Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Utah, New Mexico, and other western states.
  • Assist with Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) projects.
  • Assisting with multi-disciplinary projects such as transportation, electric utility, and renewable energy projects for federal, state, and local land managers.
  • Researching and writing sections of NEPA documents, management plans, existing condition/environmental considerations reports, supporting public involvement activities, and preparing meeting summaries.
  • Occasional out-of-state travel to visit project sites and attend public outreach events.
  • Provide administrative support for environmental projects.
  • Other responsibilities as required, commensurate with experience.
What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Planning, Anthropology, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Studies, or closely related field.
  • 2+ years of related Environmental Planning experience in a consulting or agency setting.
  • Strong writing skills associated with natural resources and/or NEPA.
  • Knowledge of environmental planning focused on federal regulations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Ability to synthesize and present complex ideas through text and graphics.
  • Ability to multitask and be able to adjust to daily changes in priorities to meet deadlines.
  • Desire to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Ability to work in the office 3 days per week on average, as applicable.
What We Offer:
  • Compensation - This is a full-time position paid on a salaried basis between $52,000 to $70,720 annually, depending on experience and education.
  • Benefits - A comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision plans, paid Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, a 401(k) with a firm match, and a robust Employee Assistance Program with free counseling and mental health services.
  • Time Off - Paid Time Off starting at 18 days per year available as accrued, plus 9 paid holidays.
  • Professional Development - Support for professional conferences and trainings, internal leadership development and innovation program, tuition reimbursement, bonus programs for peer-reviewed publications and academic achievements, and work on a variety of interesting projects.
  • Perks - Wellness program with $125 annual Wellness Bucks allowance, paid Costco memberships, Babies-at-Work program, paid parking, and paid public transit costs.
  • Flexible Work Schedules - Hybrid work schedule allowing for 2 days of remote work per week depending on the position, plus flexible schedules such as 4 x 10, 9 x 80, or 4 ½ day schedules.


If interested, please apply and include a resume, a cover letter, and writing samples to demonstrate your skills and experience.

To learn more about our firm culture and the work we do, check us out on social media:

LinkedIn - Instagram - Facebook - Our Website

Inclusion, belonging, and respect are at the core of our values. Here at Logan Simpson, we believe we have a responsibility as a firm to promote and guide responsible change. To do that, we embrace the unique perspectives and experiences of each of our talented staff members. We strive to create an inclusive workplace to connect us closer to our clients and the communities we serve.

Logan Simpson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. No staff member or applicant is ever denied equal opportunity or discriminated against because of race (including hair style), color, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, parental status, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation or belief, military or veteran status, or any other prohibited factor. We provide equal pay for staff members who perform equal work. Staff members are recruited, hired, and promoted based on the individual who is the most qualified for that particular position.