Senior Environmental Planner, CEQA

Atlas; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Atlas is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to join our California team. You will manage CEQA analyses and permitting for large energy projects, coordinating with engineers, planners, and regulatory agencies to ensure timely and compliant outcomes.

You will lead client engagement, supervise subconsultants, and deliver high-quality CEQA documents. Travel to California and other states may be required as project demands grow, supporting a nationwide environmental planning practice.

Qualifications

• CEQA analyses for large scale projects and complex CEQA documentation.
• Experience acquiring CEQA clearance and permits on time and budget.
• Regulatory permitting experience for energy projects including renewables, transmission, oil & gas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CEQA analyses including project descriptions, alternatives, and cumulative impacts.
• Oversee technical sections prepared by specialists and provide senior review.
• Communicate technical information to clients, agencies, and project teams.
• Coordinate with stakeholders including clients, regulatory agencies, and community groups.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget to meet objectives.
• Lead client engagement and proposal development.

Skills

CEQA analyses

Regulatory permitting

Energy projects experience

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning/Environmental Science/ related field

Job description

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering remediation materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental industrial and infrastructure construction projects Headquartered in Denver CO Atlas currently has over 3500 employees with offices throughout the US including Alaska & Hawaii Its no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects Its how we are built with the best people in the industry with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project and with a heart led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do Were just built to be better We are a great company We are seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to join our California team Come join us and be a part of a growing environmental planning and permitting practice with a focus on energy projects including solar battery energy storage geothermal and nuclear projects in California and across the United States

Position Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Environmental Planner to join the Atlas team. This role requires an experienced environmental planner with strong technical communication team building and client engagement skills. The ideal candidate will have the following

• Demonstrated expertise in managing and preparing environmental analyses and technical studies to support the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation for large scale and complex projects.
• Track record of CEQA and/or regulatory permitting for energy projects including renewables, transmission and distribution, and oil & gas.
• Experience acquiring CEQA clearance and/or key permits and approvals on time and on budget, ensuring deliverables meet client expectations.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree in Environmental Planning Environmental Science Ecology Biology Urban Studies or a related field from an accredited institution

Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in environmental planning and permitting or another related field

Job Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will demonstrate attention to detail and have high proficiency in technical writing for CEQA analyses including preparing project descriptions conducting alternatives analyses cumulative impacts etc
• Oversee the preparation of technical sections prepared by specialists including subconsultants; provide senior review and oversight of CEQA document preparation
• Utilize professional judgement and provide recommendations to support the CEQA analysis
• Effectively communicate technical information to clients stakeholders regulatory agencies and project teams
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating with a diverse range of stakeholders including clients regulatory agencies community groups and project teams
• Ability to effectively manage scope schedule and budget to ensure project objectives are met
• Strong desire and ability to work collaboratively in multi disciplinary teams comprising planners natural resources specialists engineers and other professionals
• Willingness to contribute ideas share expertise and support team members to achieve project goals and deliver high quality results
• Proven track record delivering CEQA documentation and environmental permits
• Lead client engagement to include proposal developmentAdditional qualities Ability to travel occasionally to locations in California and other states as neededExperience with California Energy Commission AB 205 Opt in process is a plusFamiliarity with regulatory permitting processes for USFWS USACE CDFW FAA Regional Water Quality Boards and Air Quality Management DistrictsFamiliarity with other states environmental processesHighly adaptable with a strong interest in growing client relationships and business development

The team you'll work with

Youll join a collaborative growth minded nationally led strategic team that values flexibility creativity and shared success The Atlas remediation and environmental professionals youll work alongside are problem solvers who take pride in delivering thoughtful practical solutions for complex challenges Our team is built around Flexibility and trust empowering leaders and practitioners to work in ways that best serve clients communities and personal well beingCreative thinking where new ideas innovative approaches and diverse perspectives are encouraged and supportedA growth mindset with colleagues who are eager to learn adapt and continuously improveboth individually and as a teamA culture of mutual success where leaders actively invest in mentoring collaboration and removing barriers so everyone can perform at their bestYoull be surrounded by professionals who want youand each otherto succeed and who believe that strong teams are built through transparency accountability and shared wins

What you can expect from us

The A Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally personally and as part of a community We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives and we provide resources that care for our people both at work and in life

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options including no cost employee only medical coverage
• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time paid holidays sick & safety leave SSL and paid parental leave
• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401k and company match
• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind we offer Life AD&D Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance
• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our quality of life core value and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear
• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement
• Belonging: We support Employee Communities ECs voluntary employee led groups that create connections belonging and shared purposes
• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities
• Our people and our culture are central to our work Our values bring us together create a sense of belonging and give us purpose They guide how we make decisions how we work as a team and how we serve our clients Life We enhance the quality of life We value people and safety above all else Heart As our hallmark we act with compassion empathy and respect Trust We work together as partners doing what we say with full accountability Mastery Always striving for the highest quality greatness inspires our work

About the Job

Employment Type Full timeCompensation 120000 175000 annual salaryThe expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the states law Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race including hairstyles hair texture hair type or hair length commonly or historically associated with race ethnicity creed religion or religious creed color sex including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave andor family care leave gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship or immigration status primary language crime victim status criminal conviction history uniformed service member or veteran status marital status age genetic information disability or protected medical condition genetics political affiliation or activities or any other status protected under applicable federal state or local laws

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