Mid - Senior Level CEQA Project Manager

Terraphase Engineering Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Flexible Work Schedule

Tuition/Licensing/Professional Development Reimbursement

Ongoing company-sponsored events

Job summary

Terraphase Engineering Inc. is seeking an experienced Environmental Planning Professional to join our CEQA/NEPA/Tribal Planning team in Oakland, California. This position involves leading the preparation of environmental documents, managing multidisciplinary teams, and interfacing with clients and regulatory agencies. Candidates should have 5+ years in CEQA preparation, strong analytical skills, and a related degree. We offer a competitive salary ranging from $98,000 to $130,000 along with comprehensive benefits including a generous 401(k) match and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in CEQA document preparation, NEPA knowledge a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, organization, writing, and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with tribal planning or interest in working with our Tribal clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and preparation of CEQA documents under mentorship.
• Coordinate technical teams to ensure accuracy and alignment with goals.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and compliance with expectations.
• Interface with clients and agency staff during permitting processes.
• Present at public hearings and stakeholder meetings.
• Drive business development by cultivating client relationships.
• Mentor staff and foster a supportive culture.

Skills

CEQA document preparation

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in environmental planning or related discipline

Job description

Terraphase offers cost-effective solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. We listen to our clients and focus on their needs. We apply technical expertise and keen awareness of the regulatory framework to achieve our clients' project goals and objectives. The combined talent and experience of Terraphase's engineers, geologists, and scientists form the foundation for a comprehensive environmental management approach.

Description

Terraphase Engineering is seeking an experienced and driven environmental planning professional to become an integral part of our growing CEQA/NEPA/Tribal Planning team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to diverse, high-impact projects across California and the nation for tribal projects—including infrastructure, energy, education, residential, commercial, and industrial developments. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical and collaborative skills to support environmental review, policy evaluation, and the development of effective mitigation strategies. You’ll join a collaborative team with growth opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and the chance to influence sustainable planning outcomes statewide.

Responsibilities

• Lead or oversee the research and preparation of CEQA documents, including Categorical Exemptions, Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports under the mentorship of well‑seasoned CEQA Principals.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams, ensuring that environmental analyses, regulatory strategies, and project deliverables are accurate, consistent, and aligned with project goals.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and contract requirements, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with agency and client expectations.
• Interface directly with clients, agency staff, and legal counsel to navigate entitlement strategies, permitting processes, and environmental review pathways.
• Present at public hearings, stakeholder meetings, and agency workshops, demonstrating subject matter expertise and facilitating consensus.
• Drive business development by cultivating client relationships, identifying new project opportunities, and leading proposal development with cross‑functional teams.
• Mentor staff and contribute to team‑building efforts, fostering a supportive and growth‐oriented culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in CEQA document preparation, NEPA knowledge a plus.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in environmental planning, environmental sciences, urban and regional planning, geography, or a related discipline.
• A strategic thinker who thrives in a casual and collaborative environment and is motivated by making meaningful environmental and community impacts.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, organization, writing, and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with tribal planning or interest in working with our Tribal clients to support self‑governance.
• Knowledge of complex permitting processes is a plus.
• Experience with or interest in public educational facilities projects is a plus.

Compensation

Compensation for this position is based on years of experience, technical expertise, technical education, and geographic location.

Pay Range

$98,000 - $130,000 USD

Benefits

Terraphase offers an extensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, a generous 401(k) match, Commuter Benefits, TerraLunches, TerraTalks, Tuition/Licensing/Professional Development Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedule, ongoing company-sponsored events.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Terraphase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive & diverse work environment where individual strengths and diverse viewpoints are respected and complement each other to achieve common goals. (EOE M/V/F/D)