Sr. CEQA​/NEPA Technical Reports Specialist

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We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Sr. CEQA / NEPA Technical Reports Specialist to join our team. This full-time position can be based in any of our California offices, including San Juan Capistrano, Diamond Bar, Long Beach, Ventura, Riverside, Los Angeles, San Diego, Temecula, San Francisco, Berkeley, or Santa Barbara. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including Paid Time Off, Holidays, Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, and a 401k plan with a generous company match.

The Sr. CEQA / NEPA Technical Reports Specialist performs complex professional scientific work, manages CEQA/NEPA services, and develops technical studies and reports for various CEQA/NEPA documents. Responsibilities include preparing and overseeing sections of Initial Studies/Negative Declarations (IS/ND), Mitigated Negative Declarations (MND), Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), Environmental Assessments (EA), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), and Categorical Exemption (Cat Ex) memorandums. Our focus is on Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas (GHG), Energy, and Noise reports, with expansion into other CEQA topics.

Strong writing, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently are essential.

• 12+ years of project management, permitting, and compliance experience in environmental consulting, particularly related to CEQA/NEPA, Air Quality/GHG, or Noise.
• Experience preparing analyses, reports, and sections for MND/EIR/EA/EIS and Cat Ex memorandums.
• Technical expertise in environmental impact assessments, legal defensibility, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of CEQA/NEPA assessment criteria, regulations, and regulatory programs.
• Excellent technical writing, editing, and proposal development skills.
• Proven success in working with regulatory agencies and managing complex projects.
• Ability to handle multiple clients and projects while maintaining quality.
• Motivated to grow in the environmental field and develop innovative solutions.

• B.S. degree or higher in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field from an accredited university (GPA of 3.0 preferred).
• CEQA project management experience and supporting CEQA project teams.
• Experience with technical reports on Air Quality, GHG, Noise, Odor, Traffic, or Energy.
• Ability to interpret rules, guidelines, and regulations for practical application.
• Independent working capability and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and agency meetings.

Join Yorke Engineering, LLC, a leading environmental consulting firm in California dedicated to solving environmental compliance challenges across various sectors. With over 2,000 clients and a team with over 1,000 years of combined experience, we specialize in Air Quality, Waste, Water, CEQA, Safety, and Industrial Hygiene. Our mission is to provide efficient, effective solutions to environmental laws and regulations, from simple permits to complex negotiations.