Senior Environmental Planner - CEQA/NEPA Lead (Hybrid)

ECORP Consulting, Inc.; Chico (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

ECORP Consulting, Inc. in Chico, CA is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to lead CEQA and NEPA projects and provide technical leadership. You will manage complex environmental planning efforts, supervise multidisciplinary teams, and mentor staff while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role entails coordinating with public agencies, managing scopes and budgets, and supporting business development across Northern California. A hybrid work schedule is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional CEQA experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing multidisciplinary environmental projects.
• Strong working knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, CEQA-Plus, and Caltrans environmental requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Strong technical writing, document review, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated judgment and confidence in addressing complex CEQA and environmental compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the preparation of CEQA and NEPA environmental documents.
• Manage complex, multidisciplinary environmental planning projects.
• Coordinate with ECORP biologists, archaeologists, paleontologists, air and noise specialists, environmental planners, and other technical staff.
• Serve as the primary client contact for assigned projects.
• Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, staffing, invoicing, and deliverables.
• Provide strategic guidance regarding CEQA, NEPA, CEQA-Plus, and other environmental compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with public agencies, consultants, technical specialists, and project stakeholders.
• Review technical documents and environmental analyses for quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
• Train and mentor junior and mid-level staff on CEQA and NEPA processes and project management practices.
• Identify business development opportunities, prepare proposals and scopes of work, and build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

CEQA expertise

NEPA knowledge

Project management

Client relationships

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning/Urban Planning/Environmental Science

Job description

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner with strong CEQA and NEPA expertise to join our Chico, California office.

This senior-level position leads complex environmental planning projects, manages client relationships, oversees multidisciplinary teams, and supports business development throughout Northern California. The ideal candidate is an experienced environmental planner who can independently manage projects from scope through completion while providing technical leadership and mentoring to staff.

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is a full-service environmental consulting firm serving clients throughout California and adjoining states. Our multidisciplinary teams provide environmental planning, biological and cultural resources services, GIS analysis, water resources support, and habitat restoration services for public and private sector clients.

Responsibilities Include

• Lead and manage the preparation of CEQA and NEPA environmental documents
• Manage complex, multidisciplinary environmental planning projects
• Coordinate with ECORP biologists, archaeologists, paleontologists, air and noise specialists, environmental planners, and other technical staff
• Serve as the primary client contact for assigned projects
• Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, staffing, invoicing, and deliverables
• Provide strategic guidance regarding CEQA, NEPA, CEQA-Plus, and other environmental compliance requirements
• Coordinate with public agencies, consultants, technical specialists, and project stakeholders
• Review technical documents and environmental analyses for quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance
• Train and mentor junior and mid-level staff on CEQA and NEPA processes and project management practices
• Identify business development opportunities, prepare proposals and scopes of work, and build and maintain client relationships
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of professional CEQA experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing multidisciplinary environmental projects
• Strong working knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, CEQA-Plus, and Caltrans environmental requirements
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships
• Strong technical writing, document review, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated judgment and confidence in addressing complex CEQA and environmental compliance issues
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining high-quality deliverables
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent experience successfully managing projects for Northern California cities, counties, infrastructure agencies, resource agencies, and/or private developers
• Experience managing complex CEQA and NEPA documents from project initiation through completion
• Established relationships with Northern California public agencies, clients, or industry partners
• Experience supporting proposal development, client development, and other business development activities
  
  

Compensation

This is a full-time salaried position with a base annual salary range of $90,000 to $170,000.

Starting salary is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications/permits, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. ECORP Consulting strives to hire applicants at a level within the noted pay range commensurate with an applicant’s directly applicable experience and relevant education and certifications while maintaining career growth and employment advancement opportunities.

A hybrid work schedule is available. Regular in-office presence, project site visits, and client meetings are also part of this position.

ECORP Consulting does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing firms or agencies. Resumes submitted without a prior written agreement will be considered the property of ECORP, and ECORP will not be responsible for placement fees.

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Level: Senior-Level

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Chico

Job Position: Senior Environmental Planner