Natural Resource/Environmental Economist
Company: Pinyon Environmental
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: May 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Pinyon is different...
...and we want unique individuals to come learn, grow, and thrive
within our 31-year employee-owned company. Pinyon is a
purpose-driven firm that does work which matters in the communities
we live; our employee-owners are encouraged to drive their career
paths towards their career goals; we want you to be the next team
member to experience our welcoming culture where work is
rewarding.
Let us prove it!
If you're excited about this opportunity to contribute to a
workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusivity, please
apply, even if you think you do not fully meet the qualifications.
Pinyon is an opportunity company.
About this Position
Pinyon Environmental seeks an experienced Economist with expertise
in natural resource and/or environmental economics to support
evaluation, technical assistance and data capture across a range of
projects such as watershed planning, regulatory analysis,
infrastructure, energy, and agriculture. The candidate will apply
general and specialized knowledge and principles and concepts of
social, economic and fiscal theory and analysis. Candidates should
be willing to direct and manage the planning, design, and
implementation of technical project protocols and procedures.
A successful candidate will foster deep relationships with
technical experts internally across the Project Delivery team, as
well as developing and fostering external relationships with local,
state, and federal agency personnel. The candidate will serve as
the primary client contact and translate client needs and/or
objectives into specific deliverables. The candidate should also be
adept at developing new work including capture and responding to
requests for proposals.
Essential Responsibilities
Project management and demonstrated ability to manage a diverse
portfolio of projects; the ideal candidate will have her or his PMP
certification
Use standard economic theory, contribute to the design of
evaluations in a variety of ways, providing expertise on the risks
and benefits of various approaches and models
Estimating impacts of the projects, programs and policies as
needed
Identify and recruit new staff and actively participate in the
development and mentorship of staff
May assume various roles in proposal development including leading
entire proposal or writing sections
Provide interdisciplinary support to various state and federal
environmental and natural resource management agencies
Provide one or more of the following: natural resource economics;
benefit-cost analysis; economic impact analysis; regulatory
analysis; economic and fiscal assessment; economic modeling; social
science statistics; environmental policy; and policy/guidance
development
Take a leadership role with Pinyon's up-and-coming economics team
by setting and verifying that standard of care is met, verifying
budgets, and meeting schedules; this role will also have
responsibilities in the future to mentor junior-level staff as the
team continues to build out
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
12-16 years of experience and MA/MBA OR the equivalent combination
of experience and education.
Educational background in economics, finance, sociology,
environmental or natural resource policy or related discipline.
Experience with state and federal government agencies focused on
environmental or natural resource management and infrastructure
such as: Departments of Transportation, U.S Army Corps of
Engineers, U.S. Department of Interior, and state government
agencies.
Demonstrated experience in budget and change management.
Consulting experience is preferred but not required.
Strong technical writing skills and effective communication skills
are essential.
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.
Application Process
To submit your resume and cover letter visit our careers page at
https://pinyon-env.net/careers/, select your desired position,
click 'Apply Now' on the right, and complete the submission form.
For any accommodation needs during the application process, please
reach out to Employee Services via email at careers@pinyon-env.com
or by phone at 303.980.5200.
Application deadline
Our team will review applications upon receipt and will schedule
interviews with qualified candidates. The application acceptance
will stay open until we have a strong pool of candidates, or until
a candidate is chosen. We appreciate the time and effort you've put
into your application and will give each submission careful
consideration.
Summary of Benefits
Pinyon offers a comprehensive range of benefits including accrued
vacation, sick, and paid holidays; 100% employer paid premiums for
health insurance through United Health, 100% employer paid premiums
for base dental and vison insurances through MetLife; long term
disability; life insurance; ESOP and employer matching 401k. Pinyon
also offers several bonus programs including an overtime bonus
program, profit share program, and a spot bonus program.
EEO Statement
Pinyon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to age 40
and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information,
military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex,
sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by
state or local law.
About Pinyon
Pinyon was established in 1993 by Lauren Evans, PE, and she has
grown Pinyon from a one-woman outfit based out of her garage, to a
thriving and growing environmental consulting firm. The firm now
employs nearly 100 environmental professionals and support
personnel and has expanded from its headquarters in Lakewood,
Colorado (near Denver) to include branch offices in Loveland and
Colorado Springs, Colorado, as well as a satellite office in
Phoenix, Arizona. Pinyon is a client-centric environmental
consulting firm that works towards collaborative solutions to
advance our clients' needs while protecting environmental health
and safety. Pinyon supports private and public sector projects for
commercial and industrial, energy, public works, federal, and
transportation clients. Given the depth and breadth of our
technical team, we are the go-to firm for permitting and compliance
on the local level and looking to expand our NEPA qualifications
across multiple market sectors. Pinyon is committed to continue to
expand our portfolio of projects both in our current geographies
and elsewhere in the United States.
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