Environmental Planner I

Role accountabilities:

As an entry-level Environmental Planner, you will apply your technical knowledge to work with client teams to provide high-quality deliverables to support planning and permitting for major utility clients. You will be an important member of the west coast planning team interacting with other junior level planners and biologists/ecologists, as well as senior technical experts and project managers contributing as part of an interdisciplinary environmental team.

Primary functions will include:

Under supervision of senior-level staff, support and coordinate a regionally-focused multi-disciplinary team of scientists (i.e., biologists, cultural resources specialists, etc.), to develop project implementation and permitting strategies to achieve specifically defined project goals and objectives in conjunction with land rights specialists, and customer relations and government relations professionals.
Effectively and efficiently managing desktop environmental assessments using GIS and other available methods to address potential permitting requirements.
Use your strong technical writing, attention to detail, time management and communications skills to draft project documents and support the development of permitting reviews and other documents under the direction of mid and senior level team members.
Maintaining electronic file systems and record keeping.
Conducting field reviews and site visits with other technical specialists, engineers, and construction personnel.
This role will primarily be office based however as needed, you will need to occasionally conduct field assessments related to planned projects. This will require a working knowledge of GPS systems and the ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, as well as carry supplies weighing up to 30 pounds. This role will require the ability to travel up to 15%.

Qualifications & Experience:

First and foremost, do you share our passion for sustainable management of natural resources? Do you want to be part of a growing natural resources practice to support clients in California? If you are motivated and ready to grow your career supporting natural resources management, planning and permitting, come join us!

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, or related field.
One year of experience in the environmental field or advanced degree in environmental science or similar.
Knowledge of California and federal permit requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of experience in the environmental consulting industry.
Previous experience in the planning, permitting, and/or supporting the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric or gas transmission facilities, or other similar type of infrastructures (i.e., water, sewer, oil and gas, etc.).
Experience with evaluating project compliance with state and federal laws and environmental and regulatory processes – federal, state and local regulators such as PUC, PSC, FERC, BLM, USFS, USFWS, USACE, as well as experience with CEQA and NEPA.
Previous experience with linear utility infrastructure programs.
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive reports/permit applications.
Experience with linear construction projects (e.g., utility projects, pipeline projects, etc.).