Principal CEQA/NEPA Environment Planner (Remote in CA)

ABOUT YOU 

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Principal CEQA/NEPA Environment Planner (Remote in CA).

Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements. 

We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and over 300 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs. The Environmental Engineering and Consulting team delivers solutions for complex environmental challenges using our regulatory expertise and implementing practical and cost-effective compliance management processes and programs. We address our clients’ biggest concerns around permitting, ecoservices, assessment, and remediation. 

Our highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists work with both public- and private-sector clients, delivering turnkey solutions. 

A DAY IN THE LIFE 

Our Principal CEQA/NEPA Environment Planner (Senior Environmental Professional) position is located in California and can be performed remotely within the state. 

As a key senior member of the team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities, including: 

• Prepare and manage the preparation of CEQA and NEPA documents, including Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, and supporting technical studies.
• Provide environmental planning knowledge and project management to help with environmental impact analysis, coordination on biological and cultural assessment support, CEQA/NEPA research and document production support, tribal fees to trust projects and coordination for other associated environmental projects.
• The selected candidate will assist in data gathering, conducting impact analyses, writing sections for CEQA/NEPA documents, assisting in preparing permit applications, coordinating with sub-consultants and project team members, and interacting with regulatory agencies.
• Identify, evaluate, and solve environmental compliance and regulatory issues related to planning, energy, infrastructure, and public works projects.
• Manage and oversee multiple projects simultaneously within scope, schedule and budget expectations.
• Take an active leadership role in the development of new business with new and existing clients.
• Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business.
• Prepare proposals, interview, and win large energy, infrastructure, and public works projects from federal, state, and local municipal clients.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
• Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.
• Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to team members.

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS 

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• 15 to 20 years of experience in environmental planning.
• AICP, LEED AP, or CEP certifications are a plus
• 10 years of experience managing large projects/programs for federal and state agencies, utilities, municipalities, and counties.
• The candidate should have direct experience and knowledge of environmental regulations, assisting in research for NEPA and CEQA planning documents, preparing or assisting in the preparation of technical sections, and knowledge of environmental permits (CWA 404/401, NHPA 106, ESA Section 7).
• Preference will be given to candidates with NEPA experience writing EAs
• Experience with air quality evaluations, sustainability planning, and preparing technical reports is a plus.
• Strong research, analysis, and reporting abilities.
• Focus on detail-orientation skills and capable of managing large data sets.
• Are self-starting, team-oriented professionals with excellent written and communication skills.
• Should be familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings, and have NEPA experience.
• Knowledge of computer-aided software (Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, etc.)
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee may be required to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers and is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
• There may be occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from the floor of supplies and materials weighing no more than 30 pounds. The work may involve some bending, standing, or walking. Out-of-office site visits could potentially have more strenuous physical demands.
• The work environment will vary greatly depending on the nature of assigned tasks.
• Possible work environments could include normal office working conditions in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• The position may involve local travel as needed.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU 

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect: 

• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
• Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges
• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
• Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $130,000 to $185,000 commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials, and geography
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match
• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
• Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance. 

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER 

We are a rapidly growing company that values individual leadership, initiative, and impactful decision-making and provides you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers.

Want to know more about how we can help you take your career to the next level? Visit us at montrose-env.com! 

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in its employment. 

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