Environmental Project Manager — Utilities Practice

Rincon Consultants, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Southern California seeks an experienced Environmental Project Manager. You will oversee utility projects, manage client relationships, and ensure regulatory compliance. Applicants should have a BA/BS in environmental science and 5+ years of relevant experience. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits, with flexible work options.

Benefits

Health benefits

401(k)/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Flexible Spending & Dependent Care

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in California, preferably in environmental consulting.
• Demonstrated experience providing CEQA/NEPA support.
• Ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support utility projects including environmental sighting and routing.
• Prepare and QA/QC deliverables, including CEQA/NEPA documentation.
• Interpret and apply relevant local, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

Strong technical writing

Expertise in environmental permitting

Excellent interpersonal skills

Solid schedule management

Problem-solving

Education

BA/BS in environmental science or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Rincon Consultants is growing and seeking a passionate Environmental Project Manager to join our award-winning team. You’ll play a key role in leading utility projects, managing clients, and driving project success—while building a clear path toward advancement into senior leadership roles. 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, to promote in-person collaboration and client teaming, 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. The ideal location for this role is Los Angeles or Riverside, though we are open to candidates across Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Support utility transmission and distribution projects, that involve environmental sighting and routing, licensing, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and QA/QC deliverables, including:
• CEQA/NEPA documentation
• Technical reports
• Permit applications
• Agency correspondence

• Coordinate with subject matter experts across disciplines to ensure high quality analysis, adherence to schedules and budgets, and compliance with CEQA and NEPA and/or other licensing requirements.
• Interpret and apply relevant local, state, and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with utility clients, agencies, and technical teams to ensure efficient project execution and strong client relationships.
• Coordinate scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring high-quality execution.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in environmental science, urban and regional planning, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in California (environmental consulting highly preferred).
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience providing CEQA/NEPA support.
• Expertise in environmental permitting and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across large, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Solid schedule and budget management abilities.
• Ability to travel as projects require.
• Problem-solver and results oriented.
• Prior experience with utilities-focused licensing and permitting projects or linear infrastructure projects (e.g., transmission, gas infrastructure, or transportation) is highly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this full-time position is $88,000–$115,000, plus a generous benefits program. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, including health benefits (HMO, PPO, HDHP, and HSA options), employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, three weeks of vacation accrual in the first year, paid sick leave, paid holidays, a 401(k)/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan, and bonus opportunities. Additional perks include Flexible Spending & Dependent Care, Supplemental life insurance, Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, and more. Check Rincon Consultants webpage for details.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Rincon Consultants, Inc does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies without a signed contract. All employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.