Lead Environmental Specialist​/Planner; QSD​/QSP; Menlo Park or Encinitas, California

About Insignia Environmental

Insignia Environmental (Insignia) is a collaborative, fast-paced growing environmental consulting firm full of bright, motivated employees. Our services are focused on the unique needs of energy projects, including renewables, electricity, and gas. We pride ourselves on being solution-oriented and go beyond traditional environmental review and permitting to leverage innovative concepts and technology to deliver results for our clients. Our reputation in the industry precedes us, and we are extremely proud of it!

We love our employees, listen to their input, and strive to take care of them. We are constantly investing in and providing opportunities for development and growth through internal training programs and our professional development program. We frequently gather for teambuilding events to strengthen our relationships and celebrate our employees’ milestones. We value giving back to our community and hold several volunteer events for our employees every year.

In support of our goal of being the best place to work, Insignia offers a casual, flexible work environment with generous benefits, including a 401(k)-equivalent program, medical insurance (including partial coverage for significant others and dependents), and an above-industry amount of paid time off that escalates with tenure. Our canine friends are invited to “work” in the office with us!

Insignia is seeking a Lead Environmental Specialist/Planner with Qualified SWPPP Developer and Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSD/QSP) certifications to support projects across Northern and Southern California. This is a full-time, hybrid role that includes regular travel for site visits and field inspections, with occasional overnight stays depending on project location. Applicants must be based in California. While the preferred reporting locations are our Encinitas or Menlo Park offices, we will consider candidates located elsewhere in Northern or Southern California who are not within a reasonable commuting distance.

In these cases, remote work will be supported for technical and project management tasks when not in the field.

• Prepare SWPPPs under the State Water Resources Control Board’s General Construction Permit Order
  -DWQ, including site best management practices maps.
• Conduct regular SWPPP inspections, including pre-, during-, and post-rain event assessments, and water quality sampling during storm events.
• Coordinate with project personnel, environmental inspectors, and hazardous materials specialists to ensure compliance with water quality mitigation measures.
• Manage SWPPP documentation, inspection reports, project changes, equipment logs, and spill logs.
• Develop permitting assessments, prepare permit applications, and support compliance management during project construction.
• Assist with environmental impact analyses under the California Environmental Quality Act/National Environmental Policy Act (CEQA/NEPA), including preparation of planning documents, environmental review documents, and resource agency permits (e.g., Clean Water Act Section 404/401 and Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements).
• Support the completion of environmental deliverables in accordance with approved budgets and schedules.
• Participate in internal and client meetings related to project progress and milestones.
• Collaborate with peers and provide clients with technical advice and guidance regarding compliance with environmental regulations.
• Provide technical review and quality control of environmental assessment documents, permit application packages, technical studies, and related client deliverables.

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in hydrology, earth sciences, environmental science, environmental planning, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental consulting, with demonstrated experience in project management support and field inspection roles.
• Must hold QSD and QSP certifications.
• Additional certifications preferred, including Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control, Professional Engineer, or Professional Geologist.
• Working knowledge of regulations…