Senior Environmental Planner
About the role
Manage the preparation of large-scale CEQA & NEPA documents for a wide-range of project types/sectors.
Supervise and coordinate the activities of assigned sector; recommend measures to improve performance and increase efficiency; manage staff utilization and profitability.
Track personnel actions and staff development including support for recruiting and hiring and training measures for assigned staff.
Lead sector quality control, including assurance that quality work is planned and organized through a pro-active project management system, and implements corrective measures as needed.
Provide hands-on mentoring and team participation to create a bridge between technical resources and client requirements and ensure there is appropriate leadership and supervision engaged on technical assignments.
Work with client development leadership to prioritize the marketing and business development efforts of the organization and prioritize business efforts that provide maximum return on investment.
Champion a quality-culture within the sector organization, and within production teams, serving the sector’s clients.
Direct the technical messaging and professional attendance at professional organizations and industry events.
Promote the Drive to Zero culture where safety of staff and clients is paramount.
Responsibilities
- Manage the preparation of large-scale CEQA & NEPA documents for a wide-range of project types/sectors.
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of assigned sector; recommend measures to improve performance and increase efficiency; manage staff utilization and profitability.
- Track personnel actions and staff development including support for recruiting and hiring and training measures for assigned staff.
- Lead sector quality control, including assurance that quality work is planned and organized through a pro-active project management system, and implements corrective measures as needed.
- Provide hands-on mentoring and team participation to create a bridge between technical resources and client requirements and ensure there is appropriate leadership and supervision engaged on technical assignments.
- Work with client development leadership to prioritize the marketing and business development efforts of the organization and prioritize business efforts that provide maximum return on investment.
- Champion a quality-culture within the sector organization, and within production teams, serving the sector’s clients.
- Direct the technical messaging and professional attendance at professional organizations and industry events.
- Promote the Drive to Zero culture where safety of staff and clients is paramount.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in environmental science or related field. 10+ years of experience in environmental technical writing, CEQA & NEPA document preparation and substantial knowledge of endangered species act and regulatory permitting requirements.
- Experience with Microsoft Project and Teams.
- Previous consulting industry experience.
- Experience with California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and/or New Mexico markets.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field.
- A minimum of 10 years technical and/or field experience in complex environmental planning projects.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
- Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills.
- Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities.
- Technical and/or field experience dealing with environmental impact issues, associated permit processes and documentation preparation/review.
Skills
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in environmental science or related field. 10+ years of experience in environmental technical writing, CEQA & NEPA document preparation and substantial knowledge of endangered species act and regulatory permitting requirements. Experience with Microsoft Project and Teams. Previous consulting industry experience. Experience with California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and/or New Mexico markets.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position is $104,000 - $152,000 and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Business Class
Environmental Sci and Planning
Job Posting
Aug 27, 2025