Senior Environmental Planner​/Project Manager

About Us

We are an award-winning California-based environmental consulting firm with 600+ professionals and more than 30 years of diverse experience serving clients in transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and government sectors. Our mission is to deliver practical, science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities, infrastructure, and natural systems.

As a people-centric organization, we value collaboration, fairness, and transparency, and are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both personal and professional growth while offering robust career opportunities. We are especially proud of our recent Great Place To Work® certification, which reflects an independent assessment of our culture and our team member experiences.

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Planner / Project Manager to join our Environmental Planning team and support environmental review for a diverse range of public- and private-sector projects throughout California. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing the preparation of clear, defensible environmental documents, leading projects and technical assignments, and providing trusted guidance to clients. The successful candidate will manage small-to-moderate projects or components of larger efforts while remaining engaged in technical work and supporting junior staff.

This role may offer a hybrid work setup, blending time in the office with remote work as business needs evolve. We enjoy coming together in person to collaborate, connect with teammates, and partner with clients, and may prioritize candidates who live within 50 miles of a Rincon office.

Eligible office locations for this role include Monterey, Oakland, and Sacramento
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• Manage the preparation and review of CEQA and NEPA documents, includingstreamlining and exemption documentation,Initial Studies/Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements
• Direct project research and analysis, evaluate environmental impacts, develop mitigation measures, and clearly communicate findings in defensible documents
• Coordinate technical specialists and oversee document production and QA/QC to maintain quality and meet project schedules and budgets
• Lead agency consultations and technical or regulatory discussions supporting environmental permitting and compliance
• Prepare and present materials for agency staff, decision-making bodies, community members, and other stakeholders

• Manage small-to-moderate projects or components of larger efforts, including scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Serve as a trusted day-to-day advisor to clients, providing responsive communication and identifying project risks and regulatory considerations
• Direct and coordinate project team members, technical specialists, and subcontractors
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff on CEQA, NEPA, technical writing, and environmental planning practices

• Support client outreach and proposal development by contributing CEQA and NEPA expertise, scopes, schedules, and cost estimates

• B.A./B.S. in Environmental Science/ Studies, Urban/Regional Planning, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus
• 5+ years of relevant environmental planning and review experience in California, with increasing responsibility for technical work, project management, and client support
• Experience managing CEQA and/or NEPA documents and independently drafting, reviewing, and synthesizing technical information
• Established knowledge of CEQA and NEPA processes and the judgment to lead technical discussions and advise clients on related regulatory and permitting requirements
• Experience managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams
• Sound judgment, initiative, and a practical, results-oriented approach to…