Environmental Planner (Planner III)

Who We Are

Camas is an environmental consulting firm that guides agencies, businesses, and landowners to move complex projects forward while protecting land and water resources. Our team works at the intersection of science, policy, and economics to deliver practical, solutions-oriented environmental planning and permitting services. With extensive experience in federal, state, county, and local regulatory processes, we support projects ranging from renewable energy development and hydroelectric licensing to biological consulting, restoration, sustainability, and land conservation. We are proud to help our clients succeed while advancing thoughtful, responsible environmental stewardship. Learn more about us at www.camasllc.com. 

Role Summary

We are currently seeking an Environmental Planner (Planner III) for our Vancouver, WA location to lead environmental review, permitting, and regulatory compliance efforts for complex projects, including hydroelectric licensing, renewable energy, and environmental permitting. This role manages multiple projects, prepares high-quality environmental documentation, and serves as a key point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, and project teams. The position offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects while mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development.

Who You Are

You are an experienced environmental planning professional who can independently manage projects, clients, and environmental documentation from start to finish. You have strong knowledge of environmental regulations, including NEPA, ESA, wetlands regulations, and related federal, state, and agency compliance requirements. A clear and effective technical writer, you produce high-quality environmental documentation (such as CEs, EAs, EIS/EIRs, permits, and technical memoranda) that meets regulatory standards and requires minimal editing. Organized and detail-oriented, you successfully manage multiple projects or complex tasks while balancing scope, schedule, and budget. You communicate confidently with clients, regulatory agencies, project partners, and internal teams, and are comfortable leading meetings and presenting project updates. Proactive and solutions-oriented, you identify potential challenges early and coordinate with senior staff to resolve them. You enjoy mentoring junior staff and helping strengthen team writing and technical skills, and you work effectively both independently and collaboratively while maintaining professionalism with clients, partners, and colleagues.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: A candidate selected at the Environmental Planner (Planner III) level can expect a salary between $80,000 and $115,000 (adjusted based on experience).
• Schedule & Work Environment: Typical work hours are Monday through Friday between approximately 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Hybrid arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis after demonstrated performance and technical competency. Remote work is not typically available at the Planner III level.
• Benefits: Performance-based bonuses, generous vacation package, 11 paid federal holidays, quarterly holidays, health/dental insurance, 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing, professional development and conference attendance, and clear career advancement paths.
• Company Culture: We are a supportive, collaborative team environment where experienced professionals mentor one another, share knowledge, and work together to deliver high-quality solutions.

We require:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Law or Management, Ecology, Environmental or Urban/Land Use Planning, Natural Resources (e.g., Biology, Fisheries, Hydrology), Engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–10 years of experience in hydroelectric licensing/relicensing, permitting, renewable energy, environmental compliance, and/or environmental regulatory review, with subject matter expertise. Experience supporting federal hydropower license applications and preparing state and federal environmental permits required. Demonstrated ability to analyze and summarize environmental, scientific, and engineering data; prepare technical reports and presentations; and coordinate meetings with resource agencies, contractors, and regulatory professionals.
• Valid drivers’ license and access to reliable transportation or the ability to rent a vehicle to travel to work sites and client meetings, as an essential function of the position.

Camas, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.