CEQA Project Lead - Environmental Planning & Tribal Work

Terraphase Engineering Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Terraphase Engineering Inc. seeks an experienced environmental planning professional to join our CEQA/NEPA/Tribal Planning team. You will contribute to diverse projects across California and nationwide for tribal projects, guiding environmental review and mitigation strategies.

You will lead document preparation, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage project scopes and budgets, and interface with clients and agencies. Growth opportunities and collaborative culture support your success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in CEQA document preparation and related planning work.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in environmental planning, environmental sciences, urban planning, geography, or related discipline.
• Experience with tribal planning and collaborating with tribal clients is a plus.
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead or oversee CEQA/NEPA document research and preparation projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams to ensure analyses, strategies, and deliverables meet goals.
• Manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and contract requirements.
• Interface with clients, agencies, and legal counsel on entitlement strategies.
• Present at public hearings and stakeholder meetings; facilitate consensus.
• Support business development and lead proposal development with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor staff and contribute to team-building and growth.

Skills

CEQA document preparation

NEPA knowledge

Project management

Client relationship building

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in environmental planning

Job description

Terraphase Engineering Inc. seeks an experienced environmental planning professional to join our CEQA/NEPA/Tribal Planning team. You will contribute to diverse projects across California and nationwide for tribal projects, guiding environmental review and mitigation strategies.

You will lead document preparation, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage project scopes and budgets, and interface with clients and agencies. Growth opportunities and collaborative culture support your success.