Environmental Planner — Transportation Projects & Permitting

Global Infrastructure; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Education benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company matching

Job summary

TYLin’s Sacramento, CA office seeks a Mid-level Environmental Planner to lead environmental documentation, manage scopes and budgets, and coordinate with clients and agencies on a variety of transportation projects, including bridges, rail, airports, and roadways.

The role focuses on developing project objectives, scopes, and schedules, while guiding sub-consultants and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong communication and collaboration are essential for success.

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 working with CEQA/NEPA documents and managing project teams.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of transportation projects, including technical approach and subcontractor management with senior staff support.
• Prepare project deliverables (reports, presentations, memoranda) focusing on regulatory compliance and technical accuracy.
• Coordinate with regulatory agency staff for report and permit application preparation.
• Organize meetings, prepare agendas, and develop content and summaries.
• Communicate with clients, stakeholders, and agency staff.
• Author and review analytical sections of environmental documents.
• Contribute to business development and proposal writing.
• Attend meetings and trainings to develop knowledge and skills for program goals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning/environmental planning

MS preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

TYLin’s Sacramento, CA office seeks a Mid-level Environmental Planner to lead environmental documentation, manage scopes and budgets, and coordinate with clients and agencies on a variety of transportation projects, including bridges, rail, airports, and roadways.

The role focuses on developing project objectives, scopes, and schedules, while guiding sub-consultants and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong communication and collaboration are essential for success.