Project Environmental Planner

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Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

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

Arcadis is seeking a dynamic and motivated Environmental Planner to join our team. In this role, you will lead and manage environmental planning and permitting projects, serving as a task manager and leader to ensure successful project outcomes. This includes oversight and review of environmental permits, technical reports, work plans, memoranda, and other environmental documentation to support permitting for linear infrastructure projects.

You will develop execution strategies for planning and permitting projects while maintaining awareness of changing regulations and industry trends. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, including biologists and archaeologists, will ensure successful project delivery. You will be responsible for adherence to project budgets and meeting deliverable deadlines, as well as providing high-quality deliverables for our clients. The ideal candidate will also work with business development and client teams to assist with client and permitting approaches and provide mentoring to junior-level staff.

Arcadis offers a flexible working environment and follows a hybrid work structure. You can expect to work remotely and from the office, as needed. The position is primarily office-based but may require field work at times, up to 20%.

• 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 planning, permitting, and/or supporting the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric or gas transmission facilities or other similar infrastructure (e.g., water, sewer, oil and gas)
• 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

• 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.

Arcadis offers benefits for full-timed and part-time positions. These include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. Salary range: $103,000 – $154,000.

Arcadis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions.

We believe every contribution matters. We pioneer a skills-based approach, where you harness your unique experience to carve your career path and maximize impact. You’ll do meaningful work and help deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, life and the world around you. Together we can create a lasting legacy.