Project Environmental Planner

About the role

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Environmental Planner to support our utility infrastructure maintenance programs in California. As part of this role, you will be involved in the management of environmental planning, permitting, and project delivery. Previous experience in planning and permitting for linear infrastructure in California is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental planning and permitting projects, serving as a task manager and leader to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Oversee and review environmental permits, technical reports, work plans, memoranda, and other environmental documentation to support permitting for linear infrastructure projects.
• Develop execution strategies for planning and permitting projects while maintaining awareness of changing regulations and industry trends.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including biologists and archaeologists to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure adherence to project budgets and meet deliverable deadlines while providing high-quality deliverables for clients.
• Work with business development and client teams to assist with client and permitting approaches and provide mentoring to junior-level staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field.
• Seven years of experience in the environmental field with at least five years in environmental consulting.
• Knowledge of California and federal permit requirements, including CEQA and NEPA.
• Previous experience in the planning, permitting, and/or supporting the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric or gas transmission facilities, or other similar type of infrastructures (i.e., water, sewer, oil and gas, etc.).
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive reports/permit applications.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills to effectively manage projects and mentor team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Previous experience with linear utility infrastructure programs.
• Knowledge of California and federal resource agency permit requirements, including USFWS, CDFW, USACE, California Coastal Commission, and RWQCB/SWRCB and an understanding of local zoning and land use regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Reward and recognition program.
• Optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $103,000 – $154,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, including experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

Schedule

• Hybrid work structure with a flexible remote and office-based approach based on project and client team demands.
• Primarily office-based with potential field work up to 20 percent.
• Nine paid holidays and 15 days of paid time off (PTO) that accrues per year.