Environmental Planner – CEQA/NEPA Specialist (Hybrid)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 84,700 - 122,800; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking two Environmental Planners to support CEQA/NEPA environmental planning and permitting across California infrastructure projects, including transportation, water, energy, and utilities. Based in Pasadena or Irvine, you will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant documents and permit strategies.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience, strong writing and coordination skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks across projects in a hybrid/remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, Urban Planning, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in environmental planning and CEQA/NEPA.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and/or managing environmental documentation for infrastructure, transportation, utility, water, energy, or similar projects.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across multiple projects at various stages of development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including experience working with clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently and to stay on-task while working in a hybrid/remote settings.
• Master's degree and/or experience with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance is a plus.
• Must have valid driver's license and a clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CEQA and NEPA documents including Initial Studies, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary project teams, technical specialists, agency staff, and clients to support environmental review and permitting efforts.
• Conduct environmental analyses related to a variety of resource areas and assist in developing impact assessments and mitigation measures.
• Manage multiple assignments and project schedules simultaneously while maintaining high-quality deliverables and meeting deadlines.
• Support public outreach and stakeholder engagement activities, including preparation of presentation materials and responses to comments.
• Assist with project management responsibilities, including scope, schedule, budget tracking, and client communication.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff and contribute to the growth of the environmental planning practice.

Skills

CEQA/NEPA experience

Environmental planning

Technical writing

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Stantec is seeking two Environmental Planners to support CEQA/NEPA environmental planning and permitting across California infrastructure projects, including transportation, water, energy, and utilities. Based in Pasadena or Irvine, you will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant documents and permit strategies.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience, strong writing and coordination skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks across projects in a hybrid/remote