Environmental Planner — Renewable Energy

Job overview

The Environmental Planner — Renewable Energy role may be remote in the Midwest or affiliated with Atwell’s Southfield or Allendale, MI office; the listing identifies Southfield, MI. Pay is $70,000–$90,000. The role supports Atwell’s growing renewable energy practice, with emphasis on siting and permitting.

What you'll do

• Support renewable energy studies, critical-issues analysis, due diligence, research, and interpretation of local ordinances and approval processes.
• Coordinate permit applications, project and agency meetings, public outreach, stakeholder engagement, schedules, task tracking, and deadlines.
• Review reports and interpret impacts to project development while managing multiple projects within budgets and schedules.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

environmental planner

renewable energy

siting

permitting

solar

battery storage

wind energy

transmission projects

midwest remote

southfield mi

$70k–$90k

atwell

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• paid parental leave
• flexible schedules for some positions
• 401(k) match
• tuition assistance
• student loan repayment
• paid licensing and certification fees
• medical, dental, and vision
• family planning and IVF benefits
• pet insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• employer-paid disability and life insurance
• supplemental benefits
• and employee assistance services.

Why this role

The posting allows a remote position based in the Midwest and notes limited travel for project needs. It seeks a related bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 3–7+ years of similar experience; renewable energy consulting, NEPA, GIS, and permit experience are preferred or listed as qualifications.

About the employer

Atwell, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.