Senior Environmental Planner | CEQA/NEPA Lead & Mentor

Ecorp Consulting; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ECORP Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Planner to lead complex environmental planning projects across California. You will guide CEQA and NEPA processes, mentor junior staff, and help expand the firm’s client base while delivering practical environmental solutions.

You will oversee multidisciplinary analyses, manage proposals, and ensure regulatory compliance. This senior role emphasizes leadership, communication, and long-term client relationships in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, or a closely related field.
• Preferred Education: Master’s degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, or a related field.
• Required Experience: 8+ years preparing CEQA and/or NEPA documents.
• 3+ years managing projects CEQA and/or NEPA documents.
• Proposal preparation and business development experience.
• Multidisciplinary project coordination and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare CEQA and NEPA documents to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Oversee environmental analyses and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive project solutions.
• Support clients by providing expert guidance and developing practical environmental solutions tailored to their needs.
• Develop proposals and business opportunities to expand the company's client base and project portfolio.
• Mentor staff on environmental planning and compliance requirements to enhance team capabilities and project outcomes.

Skills

CEQA/NEPA knowledge

Project management

Technical writing

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, or related field

Master's degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, or related field

Job description

ECORP Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Planner to lead complex environmental planning projects across California. You will guide CEQA and NEPA processes, mentor junior staff, and help expand the firm’s client base while delivering practical environmental solutions.

You will oversee multidisciplinary analyses, manage proposals, and ensure regulatory compliance. This senior role emphasizes leadership, communication, and long-term client relationships in a dynamic