Environmental Planner

Sidara; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

TYLin in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Mid-level Environmental Planner to join our Environmental Services team. You will work on transportation projects, develop project scopes and budgets, and manage sub-consultant contracts while collaborating with clients to meet environmental documentation goals.

You will conduct field investigations, prepare CEQA/NEPA documents, and coordinate with regulatory agencies to ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, environmental planning, environmental policy or sciences, or related field required, MS preferred.
• 5 - 8 years of experience, preferably in environmental consulting or working for a federal/state environmental agency.
• 3+ years of experience working with and managing complex documents related to the CEQA/NEPA.
• Familiarity with municipal, state, and federal rules and regulations to assist in environmental documentation, project permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Expertise with local government/transportation projects.
• Experience preparing CEQA and NEPA documents and managing or assisting management of project teams.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)

Responsibilities

• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supporting all aspects of a transportation project, including technical approach, and managing subcontractor work, with support from senior staff.
• Supporting and coordinating the preparation of project deliverables (reports, presentations, technical memoranda) with a focus on regulatory compliance and technical accuracy.
• Coordination with regulatory agency staff in report and permit application preparation.
• Organizing meetings (such as preparing agendas, developing and presenting meeting content, and preparing summaries).
• Communicating with clients, stakeholders, and agency staff.
• Authoring and reviewing analytical sections of environmental documents.
• Contributing to business development efforts and writing proposals for new business.
• Attend monthly teleconferences, annual workshops, and other meetings or seminars to acquire and enhance knowledge, skills and abilities required to meet program goals and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Environmental planning

CEQA/NEPA documents

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Strong MS Office skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning/environmental planning/environmental policy or sciences

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Job description

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our Sacramento, California office is on the lookout for a dynamic Mid-level Environmental Planner to join our team! Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, you'll dive into a variety of exciting tasks – from determining the course of action and developing project objectives to crafting project scopes, budgets, and managing sub-consultant contracts. You'll play a key role in assessing environmental planning and permitting issues and conducting field investigations and research for our diverse range of projects.

At TYLin, we're renowned for our iconic bridge projects, but our expertise extends far beyond that. Our talented team tackles a wide array of transportation projects, including rail, airports, roadways, and ports.

As an Environmental Planner, you'll interact directly with clients to help them achieve their environmental documentation goals, develop and implement strategies for project delivery, and work closely with resource agencies to navigate environmental regulations. You'll participate on multidisciplinary teams in conducting research, preparing technical documents, delivering comprehensive reports, and managing project schedules and budgets. Join us and be a part of shaping the future of transportation infrastructure!

Responsibilities & Qualifications

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting all aspects of a transportation project, including technical approach, and managing subcontractor work, with support from senior staff.
• Supporting and coordinating the preparation of project deliverables (reports, presentations, technical memoranda) with a focus on regulatory compliance and technical accuracy.
• Coordination with regulatory agency staff in report and permit application preparation.
• Organizing meetings (such as preparing agendas, developing and presenting meeting content, and preparing summaries).
• Communicating with clients, stakeholders, and agency staff.
• Authoring and reviewing analytical sections of environmental documents.
• Contributing to business development efforts and writing proposals for new business.
• Attend monthly teleconferences, annual workshops, and other meetings or seminars to acquire and enhance knowledge, skills and abilities required to meet program goals and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS (INCLUDING EDUCATION and/or JOB EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, environmental planning, environmental policy or sciences, or related field required, MS preferred.
• 5 - 8 years of experience, preferably in environmental consulting or working for a federal/state environmental agency.
• 3+ years of experience working with and managing complex documents related to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Candidate should be familiar with municipal, state, and federal rules and regulations to assist in environmental documentation, project permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Expertise with local government/transportation projects.
• Experience preparing CEQA and NEPA documents and managing or assisting management of project teams.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $80,000 - $110,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.

TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.