Environmental Planner

ECORP Consulting, Inc.; Redlands (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ECORP Consulting, Inc. in Redlands, CA seeks a full-time Staff Environmental Planner to work on diverse California projects on a hybrid schedule from our Redlands office.

The ideal candidate will independently prepare CEQA and NEPA documents, manage related assignments, and collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams while maintaining schedules and budgets. Five years of CEQA/NEPA experience and a relevant degree are required.

Qualifications

• CEQA/NEPA document preparation experience required.
• California environmental regulatory knowledge.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Experience with agency coordination and permitting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CEQA and NEPA documents and supporting environmental analyses
• Manage routine to moderately complex CEQA and NEPA documents
• Conduct environmental research and regulatory analysis
• Coordinate with clients, technical specialists, agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Track project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Assist with agency coordination and environmental permitting
• Prepare proposals and support business development activities
• Provide mentoring to junior staff

Skills

CEQA/NEPA knowledge

Regulatory research

Technical writing

Client coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning / related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Regulatory databases

Job description

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is seeking a full-time Staff Environmental Planner to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects throughout California while based in our Redlands, California office on a hybrid schedule.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to independently prepare environmental planning documents and manage routine to moderately complex assignments while collaborating effectively with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare CEQA and NEPA documents and supporting environmental analyses
• Manage routine to moderately complex CEQA and NEPA documents
• Conduct environmental research and regulatory analysis
• Coordinate with clients, technical specialists, agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Track assigned project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Assist with agency coordination and environmental permitting
• Prepare proposals and support business development activities
• Provide technical support and informal mentoring to junior staff, as appropriate

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, or a closely related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience preparing CEQA and/or NEPA documents
• Minimum of 1 year of experience managing CEQA and/or NEPA documents or comparable environmental planning assignments
• Demonstrated knowledge of the CEQA process and California environmental and regulatory setting
• Strong research, analytical, and technical writing skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary project teams
• NEPA and CEQA-Plus experience is preferred
• Caltrans and transportation project experience is preferred
• Resource agency permitting and regulatory coordination experience is preferred
• Experience with USACE, CDFW, and RWQCB permitting is preferred
• AICP certification is preferred
• Master’s degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, or a related field is preferred.

Compensation:

This is a full-time hourly position with a range of $35.00 to $45.00 per hour, annualized at approximately $72,800 to $93,600 per year based on a full-time schedule Starting salary is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications/permits, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. ECORP Consulting strives to hire applicants within the noted pay range, commensurate with an applicant’s directly applicable experience and relevant education and certifications, while maintaining career growth and employment advancement opportunities.

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.