Entry Level Environmental Planner

GFT is seeking an Entry Level Environmental Planner to join our growing Environmental Practice in Mechanicsburg, PA . This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum 3 days of onsite office attendance. GFT’s Environmental team delivers integrated environmental planning, permitting, compliance, site assessment, and remediation solutions that support infrastructure and development projects across North America. Our professionals work with clients to navigate complex federal, state, and local environmental regulations while managing risk and protecting natural and built environments. From environmental due diligence and regulatory compliance to site investigations and remediation, GFT supports projects throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial assessment through implementation and long-term compliance. What You'll Be Challenged to Do As an Entry Level Environmental Planner, you will support environmental planning and compliance efforts for transportation, infrastructure, and public-sector projects with a primary focus on NEPA documentation and environmental review activities. December 2026 graduates are encouraged to apply! In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for: Assisting with the preparation of NEPA documentation, environmental assessments, technical reports, and related project deliverables. Supporting environmental reviews for transportation, infrastructure, and community development projects. Conducting environmental research and regulatory reviews to identify project requirements, constraints, and opportunities. Assisting with the preparation of documentation associated with Categorical Exclusions (CE), Environmental Assessments (EA), and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS). Supporting environmental permitting and agency coordination efforts. Collecting, organizing, and analyzing environmental and GIS-related data. Developing maps, exhibits, figures, and spatial analyses using GIS software. Assisting with field reviews, environmental inventories, and site reconnaissance activities as needed. Preparing technical memoranda, reports, presentations, and other planning documents. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of planners, engineers, scientists, and regulatory specialists. Supporting project managers with project documentation, deliverables, schedules, and client communications. Participating in professional development opportunities and technical training programs. What You Will Bring to Our Firm Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Biology, Ecology, Public Planning, or a related field. 0-3 years of professional experience in environmental planning, environmental compliance, transportation planning, GIS, natural resources, or a related field. Demonstrated interest in environmental planning and environmental compliance through prior internships, applied…