Visual Resource Specialist/Environmental Planner-Entry Level
Visual Resource Specialist/Environmental Planner-Entry LevelPOWER Engineers' Environmental Division provides planning, permitting, engineering, site assessment, and corrective action services to clients.
Across multiple industries, our diverse staff specializes in the areas of environmental planning, air, water, waste, ecological and cultural resources throughout our 45offices located across North America.
Job Summary of Roles and ResponsibilitiesWe are immediately seeking a highly motivated Entry Level Visual Resource Specialist/Environmental Planner in our growing Boise, Idaho office in support of our Pacific Environmental Planning/Project Management Department.
This position would assist the Visual Resource/Environmental Planning Team in planning and permitting electrical infrastructure and renewable energy generation projects in the Pacific Northwest and across the country.
Required Education/Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning, or other related field.
0 to 3 years of experience working with graphics, visualization, and with GIS teams in the development of photo simulations, animations, maps, graphics, and/or other communication tools.
Writing reports, permit applications, or other documents.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team and collaborative environment.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to travel to perform field assessments (drive, walk, hike) to collect data on existing visual conditions and evaluated potential visual impacts of energy infrastructure projects consistent with applicable agency guidelines and methodologies.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Desired Education/Experience Knowledge and interest in federal, state, and local environmental policy and regulation, particularly federal visual resource management methodologies (Bureau of Land Management BLM -Visual Resource Management VRM ; U.
S.
Forest Service USFS Scenery Management System SMS ; Bureau of Ocean Energy Management BOEM visual impact methodology; Federal Highways Administration FHWA Visual Impact Assessment Guidance).
Ability to do aerial imagery interpretation and understand engineering drawings and topographical maps.
Knowledge and experience with Google Earth, ArcGIS, digital SLR cameras, and GPS equipment is a plus.
At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level.
Our philosophy is simple:
Do Good.
Have Fun.
Build Success.
You'll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives with the opportunity to make a positive impact on society and the environment.
And you'll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career.
Since we're employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work.
That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:
Medical/Dental/Vision Paid Holidays Vacation/Paid Sick Leave Voluntary Life Insurance 401K Telehealth Benefit covers all providers Maternity and Paternity Leave New Dads and Moms Benefit program Fertility Benefits Gender -Affirming Care POWER is a fun engineering firm.
That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us! EOE, including disability/vets#LI-DC1 Recommended Skills Administration Assessments Attention To Detail Coordinating Gps Infrastructure Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Across multiple industries, our diverse staff specializes in the areas of environmental planning, air, water, waste, ecological and cultural resources throughout our 45offices located across North America.
Job Summary of Roles and ResponsibilitiesWe are immediately seeking a highly motivated Entry Level Visual Resource Specialist/Environmental Planner in our growing Boise, Idaho office in support of our Pacific Environmental Planning/Project Management Department.
This position would assist the Visual Resource/Environmental Planning Team in planning and permitting electrical infrastructure and renewable energy generation projects in the Pacific Northwest and across the country.
Required Education/Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning, or other related field.
0 to 3 years of experience working with graphics, visualization, and with GIS teams in the development of photo simulations, animations, maps, graphics, and/or other communication tools.
Writing reports, permit applications, or other documents.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team and collaborative environment.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to travel to perform field assessments (drive, walk, hike) to collect data on existing visual conditions and evaluated potential visual impacts of energy infrastructure projects consistent with applicable agency guidelines and methodologies.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Desired Education/Experience Knowledge and interest in federal, state, and local environmental policy and regulation, particularly federal visual resource management methodologies (Bureau of Land Management BLM -Visual Resource Management VRM ; U.
S.
Forest Service USFS Scenery Management System SMS ; Bureau of Ocean Energy Management BOEM visual impact methodology; Federal Highways Administration FHWA Visual Impact Assessment Guidance).
Ability to do aerial imagery interpretation and understand engineering drawings and topographical maps.
Knowledge and experience with Google Earth, ArcGIS, digital SLR cameras, and GPS equipment is a plus.
At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level.
Our philosophy is simple:
Do Good.
Have Fun.
Build Success.
You'll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives with the opportunity to make a positive impact on society and the environment.
And you'll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career.
Since we're employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work.
That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:
Medical/Dental/Vision Paid Holidays Vacation/Paid Sick Leave Voluntary Life Insurance 401K Telehealth Benefit covers all providers Maternity and Paternity Leave New Dads and Moms Benefit program Fertility Benefits Gender -Affirming Care POWER is a fun engineering firm.
That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us! EOE, including disability/vets#LI-DC1 Recommended Skills Administration Assessments Attention To Detail Coordinating Gps Infrastructure Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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