Senior Environmental Planner - Hybrid CEQA/NEPA Lead

LSA Associates, Inc.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401k with matching

Job summary

LSA Associates, Inc. in Irvine seeks a Senior Environmental Planner with 5+ years of CEQA/NEPA experience. You will prepare environmental reports, lead client meetings, and coordinate with regulators while managing budgets and schedules.

The role offers flexible schedules with potential hybrid in-office/remote work and travel to project sites. Strong writing, budgeting, and project-management skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CEQA/NEPA document preparation experience.
• Experience in private environmental consulting preferred.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports and environmental documentation for CEQA/NEPA.
• Lead client and regulatory agency meetings and coordinate reviews.
• Manage scopes, budgets, schedules, and invoicing; supervise subconsultants.
• Prepare proposals and engage in business development activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Budget management

Project management

Client coordination

Business development

Proposal preparation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Planning

Bachelor's in Environmental Studies

Bachelor's in Urban Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

LSA Associates, Inc. in Irvine seeks a Senior Environmental Planner with 5+ years of CEQA/NEPA experience. You will prepare environmental reports, lead client meetings, and coordinate with regulators while managing budgets and schedules.

The role offers flexible schedules with potential hybrid in-office/remote work and travel to project sites. Strong writing, budgeting, and project-management skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.