Environmental Technical Studies Lead (CEQA/NEPA)

CSG Consultants; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

CSG Consultants seeks a Technical Studies Manager to lead the Environmental Planning practice's technical services, overseeing Air Quality, GHG, and Health Risk assessments, ensuring CEQA/NEPA compliance and client satisfaction. The role blends technical expertise, project management, and staff mentorship to grow the new in-house team.

The position operates in a hybrid schedule across California, driving growth, managing budgets, and guiding proposals while mentoring staff and engaging with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, engineering, Geography, Planning or related field (or in process).
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in air quality and/or noise compliance, including leadership and project management roles.
• Familiarity with federal, state and local air quality and climate change laws, such as the Clean Air Act, California climate change plans and programs such as Cap and Trade and the Scoping Plan, and local air agency permitting requirements.
• Deep understanding of the principles and practices of the environmental consulting industry, including CEQA and applicable processing requirements.
• Expert knowledge of modeling software in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting at public hearings or to clients.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Technical Manager for specialized technical studies.
• Working with the Director of Environmental Planning, develop a Technical Studies Business Plan, which emphasizes goals and desired growth benchmarks in both the short- and long-term timeframe.
• Lead and review technical modeling for Air Quality (CalEEMod, EMFAC, AERMOD and HARP), Health Risk Assessments, GHG Emissions, Energy, and Noise/Vibration (TNM, SoundPLAN, RCNM, CadnaA).
• Prepare, review, and finalize technical studies, reports and environmental studies in compliance with CEQA/NEPA and local, state and federal regulations.
• Manage the Technical Studies team budget, financial performance and workload to achieve targets.
• Recruit, mentor, advise and provide feedback to staff, fostering a high performing and collaborative culture.
• Ensure requirements of CEQA are met by completing analysis and documentation within specific guidelines.
• Participate in proposal efforts, including developing scopes, budgets, qualifications and win themes for new project opportunities.
• Act as a key point of contact for key clients, maintaining relationships and ensuring satisfaction.
• Identify market opportunities to grow the technical services practice.
• Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated capabilities with written and verbal business English, spelling, grammar and vocabulary.
• Keen attention to detail.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Verbal/written communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences

Tools

CalEEMod

EMFAC

AERMOD

HARP

TNM

SoundPLAN

RCNM

CadnaA

Job description

CSG Consultants seeks a Technical Studies Manager to lead the Environmental Planning practice's technical services, overseeing Air Quality, GHG, and Health Risk assessments, ensuring CEQA/NEPA compliance and client satisfaction. The role blends technical expertise, project management, and staff mentorship to grow the new in-house team.

The position operates in a hybrid schedule across California, driving growth, managing budgets, and guiding proposals while mentoring staff and engaging with