Environmental Planner / Project Manager

Rincon Consultants, Inc; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Environmental Planner/Project Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping California’s future through impactful environmental work. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and generous vacation time. You will engage in meaningful fieldwork and analysis, collaborate with a talented team, and contribute to significant projects across various sectors. If you are passionate about environmental planning and have a knack for problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

Flexible Spending Account

Professional Development Support

Pet Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Long-term Disability Insurance

Identity Protection

Legal Shield

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting preferred.
• Excellent writing and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CEQA and NEPA documents and manage their quality.
• Coordinate with experts to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Train junior staff on environmental planning disciplines.

Skills

Environmental Impact Analysis

CEQA Compliance

NEPA Compliance

Project Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-solving

Budget Management

Education

BA/BS in Environmental Science

Advanced Degree

Job description

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is growing and seeking passionate Environmental Planners/Project Managers to join our award-winning team. At Rincon, you'll help shape California’s future through meaningful fieldwork, environmental impact analysis, and high-quality CEQA and NEPA documents — all while working alongside a team recognized as a “Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For.”

While this role may offer flexible work arrangements that can include a mix of in-office and remote work, our changing business needs will ultimately determine our level of remote-work flexibility. Additionally, we prioritize hiring those who reside within 50 miles of a Rincon office, which currently includes Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. Preferred locations include Sacramento and Los Angeles, but we are open to locations across California.

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Write and manage the preparation of CEQA and NEPA documents.
2. Coordinate with subject matter experts across disciplines to ensure high-quality analysis, adherence to schedules and budgets, and compliance with CEQA and NEPA process requirements.
3. Train and mentor junior staff on CEQA, NEPA, and other planning/environmental disciplines.
4. Engage with clients, including responsive and clear communication.
5. Assist in preparing public presentations to agency decision-making bodies.
6. Perform agency consultation and ensure environmental regulatory compliance.
7. Demonstrate confidence in decision-making and be recognized by clients and peers as having expertise in CEQA, NEPA, and related technical areas.
8. Support business development, including proposal preparation.

This Job Might Be for You If You Have the Following:

1. BA/BS preferably in environmental science, urban planning, or related discipline; an advanced degree is desired.
2. Minimum of 5 years of related experience working in California; environmental consulting firm experience is preferred but not required.
3. Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with a large, multi-disciplinary team.
5. Solid schedule and budget management abilities.
6. Ability to travel as projects require.
7. Problem-solver and results-oriented.

*More senior professionals (e.g., 10–15+ years) are also strongly encouraged to apply. Responsibilities and salaries will adjust accordingly, with senior-level pay exceeding the posted range.

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, sustainability, climate change, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 400+ associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central, and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $88,000–$120,000, plus a generous benefits program. Our salary ranges are based on the market median of similar jobs, according to third-party surveys. The offered salary will consider internal equity and vary depending on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, including health benefits (HMO, PPO, HDHP, Health Savings Account options), employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. Employees enjoy three weeks of vacation in the first year, paid sick leave, paid holidays, a 401(k)/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan, and bonus opportunities. We also support professional development, community involvement, and provide additional perks like Flexible Spending & Dependent Care, Supplemental Life Insurance, Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, and more. More details can be found on our website.

Rincon Consultants, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies without a contract. All employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.