Staff Environmental Planner – Irvine

ECORP Consulting, Inc.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

ECORP Consulting, Inc. in Irvine, California, is seeking a Staff Environmental Planner on a full-time basis. The role offers a hybrid schedule and involves preparing CEQA/NEPA documents and coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years CEQA/NEPA experience, strong research and writing skills, and an education in environmental planning or a related field; advanced degrees and AICP are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience preparing CEQA and/or NEPA documents.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience managing CEQA and/or NEPA documents.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the CEQA process and California environmental and regulatory setting.
• Strong research, analytical, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CEQA and NEPA documents to support compliance with environmental regulations
• Manage routine to moderately complex CEQA and NEPA documents
• Conduct environmental research and regulatory analysis
• Coordinate with clients, technical specialists, agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Prepare proposals and participate in business development opportunities
• Support project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Assist with agency coordination and environmental permitting, as appropriate
• Provide mentoring and technical support to junior staff, as appropriate

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Multitasking

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, Inc. is seeking a full-time Staff Environmental Planner to join our environmental planning team. The position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects throughout California while being based out of our Irvine, California office with a hybrid work schedule.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to independently prepare and manage environmental planning documents while collaborating effectively with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare CEQA and NEPA documents to support compliance with environmental regulations
• Manage routine to moderately complex CEQA and NEPA documents
• Conduct environmental research and regulatory analysis
• Coordinate with clients, technical specialists, agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Prepare proposals and participate in business development opportunities
• Support project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Assist with agency coordination and environmental permitting, as appropriate
• Provide mentoring and technical support to junior staff, as appropriate

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, or a closely related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience preparing CEQA and/or NEPA documents
• Minimum of 1 year of experience managing CEQA and/or NEPA documents
• Demonstrated knowledge of the CEQA process and California environmental and regulatory setting
• Strong research, analytical, and technical writing skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• NEPA and CEQA-Plus experience is preferred
• Caltrans and transportation project experience is preferred
• Resource agency permitting and regulatory coordination experience is preferred
• Experience with USACE, CDFW, and RWQCB permitting is preferred
• Experience mentoring staff is preferred
• AICP certification is preferred
• Master's degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, or a related field is preferred

Compensation:

This is a full-time hourly position with a range of $35.00 to $45.00 per hour, annualized at approximately $72,800 to $93,600 per year based on a full-time schedule.

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 relatable education and certifications while maintaining career growth and employment advancement opportunities.

ECORP Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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