Principal Planner

About the role

As a Principal Planner, you’ll shape the future of environmental planning across Northern California while helping grow a respected, employee-owned consulting firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate and regional business development initiatives
• Build and strengthen long-term client and agency relationships
• Identify and pursue new contract opportunities and preferred clients
• Manage large, complex CEQA/NEPA compliance projects and on-call contracts
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to HELIX standards
• Prepare proposals and participate in interviews to win new work
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across HELIX offices
• Represent HELIX at public meetings, hearings, and professional events
• Mentor, recruit, and develop environmental planning staff

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, environmental science, environmental engineering, public planning, or related field
• 10+ years managing CEQA/NEPA programs, including 5+ years as a CEQA/NEPA consultant
• Proven business development experience with active Northern/Central California client relationships
• Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience managing large, multidisciplinary projects
• Ability to work from a HELIX office in Folsom or Roseville at least two days per week

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field
• AICP or Certified Environmental Planner certification
• Experience managing direct reports

Benefits

A robust benefits package is offered, with a salary range of $145,000 to $195,000 based on qualifications and/or experience.

Pay

Salary will be based on qualifications and/or experience, with a robust benefits package.

Schedule

This Principal Planner position offers a hybrid schedule, with a preference for working from our Folsom or Roseville office at least two days per week - more if you prefer!

Skills

Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills are essential. Experience managing large, multidisciplinary projects and representing HELIX at public meetings, hearings, and professional events is also required.

Benefits

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.