Hybrid CA Environmental Scientist: Permitting Lead

Gannett Fleming; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

Gannett Fleming is seeking a Project Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Practice in California. This role offers a hybrid work model with regular in-person work at the Berkeley or Roseville offices, and a focus on NEPA, CEQA, and permitting across transportation, water, and power projects.

The ideal candidate will lead permitting efforts, coordinate with agencies, and develop strategies while delivering field studies, reports, and compliance through construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (federal and CA).
• Experience delivering natural resources and permitting for infrastructure projects.
• Experience preparing and managing environmental permits in California.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support natural resource analysis and environmental permitting for transportation, water, and infrastructure projects in California.
• Develop permitting strategies and identify federal, state, and local regulatory requirements during planning and CEQA/NEPA.
• Prepare and manage permit applications and supporting documentation (CWA, CA Fish and Game Code, and other permits).
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies (USACE, RWQCBs, CDFW, USFWS, NOAA).
• Conduct wetland delineations, jurisdictional assessments, field studies, and related investigations.
• Author and review technical reports, CEQA/NEPA analyses, and mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate environmental requirements into design and construction.
• Support environmental compliance during construction and track permit conditions.
• Manage permitting assignments including scope, schedule, budget, and communications.
• Contribute to proposals and growth of the California environmental practice.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Client coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or closely related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

Gannett Fleming is seeking a Project Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Practice in California. This role offers a hybrid work model with regular in-person work at the Berkeley or Roseville offices, and a focus on NEPA, CEQA, and permitting across transportation, water, and power projects.

The ideal candidate will lead permitting efforts, coordinate with agencies, and develop strategies while delivering field studies, reports, and compliance through construction.