Senior Environmental Planner- Chico

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner in Chico, California with strong CEQA and NEPA expertise to lead complex environmental planning projects and mentor staff.

The role involves managing client relationships, budgets, schedules, and deliverables while providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has extensive CEQA/NEPA experience, can independently manage projects from scope to completion, and supports business development within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional CEQA experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing multidisciplinary environmental projects.
• Strong working knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, CEQA-Plus, Caltrans environmental requirements.
• Strong technical writing, document review, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the preparation of CEQA and NEPA environmental documents.
• Manage complex, multidisciplinary environmental planning projects.
• Coordinate with ECORP biologists, archaeologists, and other specialists.
• Serve as the primary client contact for assigned projects.
• Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, staffing, invoicing, and deliverables.
• Provide strategic guidance on CEQA, NEPA, and related requirements.
• Coordinate with public agencies, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Review documents for quality, regulatory compliance.
• Train and mentor junior staff on CEQA/NEPA processes and PM practices.
• Identify business development opportunities and build client relationships.

Skills

CEQA expertise

NEPA knowledge

Project management

Technical writing

Client relationships

Education

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

Tools

GIS

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 compensation is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications and permits, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. ECORP strives to hire applicants at a level within the stated pay range commensurate with their directly applicable experience, education, and qualifications, while maintaining opportunities for career growth and advancement.

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.