Environmental Planner

Job Title

Environmental Planner 5

TSO

Regular

California - Irvine

Minimum: $103,563 ;
Maximum: $181,230

• With general direction, gathers, compiles, and analyzes data across a broad range of disciplines for purposes of conducting environmental impact assessments pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Conducts basic to high-complexity analysis for CEQA and NEPA documents, other technical studies, and plans.
• Reviews analysis conducted by junior staff or subconsultants and recommends improvements/changes as necessary.
• Performs or oversees field investigations, surveys, studies, or other research in order to compile and analyze data on environmental impacts of prospective land uses or development/infrastructure proposals.
• Collaborates with engineers, designers, clients, and subconsultants to research, analyze or resolve complex environmental impact-related project issues.
• Reviews land use plans for compliance with applicable local, state and federal environmental laws. Escalates any legal compliance issues as necessary.
• Prepares, or assists in preparing, CEQA and/or NEPA documents, including environmental impact reports or environmental impact statements; negative declarations / mitigated negative declarations or environmental assessments; CEQA categorical exemptions or NEPA categorical exclusions; and other related CEQA and/or NEPA documents, notices, and other materials.
• Assists in public outreach, including preparation of project information materials, presentations, and public meeting/workshop materials.
• Assists the Project Technical Leader in managing project workflow, quality, and deliverables.
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
• Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Collaborates with sales staff to develop proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local, and federal regulations and best practices.
• Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future CEQA/NEPA compliance needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban, Community or Regional Planning or related discipline. AICP, PTP, PE, CEP or approved certification in a related field. Or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban, Community or Regional Planning or related discipline.
• 7 years of related experience with bachelor's degree or 6 years of experience with Master's degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Expertise in writing CEQA and NEPA documents for a variety of agencies and project types and sizes.
• Transit and Aviation CEQA/NEPA experience.

• Expert knowledge of principles and methods for completing environmental impact assessments of land use and infrastructure projects and regulatory programs in compliance with CEQA and NEPA.
• Expert knowledge of laws, legal codes, court precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the public involvement process.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, such as models used to evaluate impacts to air quality, transportation, and noise.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients.
CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as ‘CDM Smith’) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are…