Environmental Planner IV

HNTB Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking an Environmental Task Lead in Los Angeles, CA, to provide environmental support for complex infrastructure projects. The role involves data analysis, project management, and client communication, requiring a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and several years of experience. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on impactful projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or 5 years with a Master's degree.
• Experience with regulatory permits and agency coordination.
• Ability to serve as Task Lead for moderately complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and review design plans to identify deliverables.
• Lead planning processes and technical solutions.
• Prepare graphics, technical reports, and RFP responses.

Skills

Knowledge of environmental laws

Data analysis

Client communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have delivered solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity involves providing environmental support from concept development through project completion. Responsibilities include researching, gathering, analyzing data, preparing project materials, and applying environmental law and policy to ensure compliance on behalf of the client. The role requires collaboration and communication with clients and the community, including creating and delivering presentations and reports. The position may function as an environmental task lead and/or deputy task lead, providing technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced staff.

What You’ll Do:

1. Analyze and review the design plan to identify deliverables.
2. Lead planning processes and technical solutions to meet project needs.
3. Lead tasks related to data compilation and analysis, organizing research, and applying analysis tools for comprehensive review.
4. Prepare graphics, technical reports, fee proposals, and RFP responses for planning projects.
5. Create presentation materials, concepts, graphics, and reports for clients and community groups.
6. Conduct public meetings, hearings, and community workshops, and interface with client groups and stakeholders.
7. Coordinate with clients, sub-consultants, and in-house personnel to complete tasks.
8. Assist in directing project teams.
9. Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced staff.
10. Assist in preparing scopes of work, fee proposals, and RFP responses.
11. Develop and maintain client relationships.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Engineering, or related field with 6 years of relevant experience, or
• Master's Degree in the same fields with 5 years of relevant experience.

What You’ll Bring:

• Knowledge of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) environmental review process and Standard Environmental Reference.
• Experience with regulatory permits and agency coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and client-specific programs, with ability to stay current with updates.
• Understanding of environmental laws (NEPA, local, state, federal) and ensuring legal compliance.
• Ability to serve as Task Lead for moderately complex projects and contribute to scope and budget writing.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing environmental review documents, serving as Environmental Task Lead.

What We Prefer:

• Prior experience working directly with Caltrans and other California regulatory agencies.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street)

The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $93,540.99 - $146,307.68. Actual compensation depends on qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state.