Environmental Planner II

Aztec Engineering Group, Inc,

$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, natural resources, planning, or related fields; advanced degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience preparing CEQA/NEPA documents in transportation, rail, renewables, water, and utility sectors in California.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with peers, senior staff, and clients.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard software; GIS experience is a plus.
  • Valid Driver's License required; travel may involve overnight stays.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in project management duties and lead project tasks.
  • Prepare major sections of CEQA/NEPA documents and environmental permits.
  • Conduct site visits, resource surveys, and prepare technical reports based on qualifications.
  • Monitor environmental commitments during construction and other activities.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, subconsultants, and resource agency personnel as needed.
  • Review engineering drawings for environmental considerations and conduct quality control reviews of documents.
  • Support business development and marketing initiatives.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and life insurance plans.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Paid time off to promote work-life balance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking resumes from qualified, responsible, self-sufficient, energetic Environmental Planner II's for our Irvine, California office. The ideal candidate will be motivated to develop and build their personal knowledge and skills to assist with the growth and success of the office. We offer a friendly, professional atmosphere with excellent benefits and a salary commensurate with experience.

Job Description:

As an Environmental Planner, you will be responsible for assisting with project management duties, leading tasks, preparing full or major sections of CEQA/NEPA documents, preparing technical reports or permits based on education, training, or qualifications, and conducting field investigations or resource surveys for a variety of projects within the transportation, rail, renewables, water, ports, and utility sectors in California or other states as needed.

Duties:

  • Preparation of CEQA/NEPA documents, technical documents, and/or environmental permits (including California Coastal Commission compliance, State and Federal Resource Agency permits, agency access and encroachment permits, etc.) Experience implementing environmental commitments compliance oversight during construction, implementation, operations, and restoration activities.
  • Assisting with the preparation of project budgets, scopes of work, and schedules.
  • Conducting site visits or field investigations and preparing technical resource-specific reports or permits based on education, expertise, and experience.
  • Environmental compliance, monitoring, or tracking of environmental commitments during construction.
  • Coordination with internal disciplines, subconsultants, and resource agency personnel when necessary.
  • Reviewing project engineering drawings and providing environmental input when needed.
  • Conducting quality control reviews of documents.
  • Assist with business development and marketing efforts.
  • Preparing maps and figures based on experience level with software such as GIS.
  • Conducting research for information relevant to environmental consideration on projects.
  • Preparing tables, comment logs, or document templates when required.
  • Other duties as necessary.


Job Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

  • Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, natural resources, planning, or related fields, advanced degree a plus.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience preparing CEQA/NEPA documents for transportation, railway, renewables, water, and utility sectors in California.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the capacity to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas to peers, senior staff, and clients.
  • Office, field, and work-from-home environment.
  • Travel required when necessary, including the potential for overnight stays.
  • Experience with common software for industry. Experience with GIS is a plus.

  • Valid Driver's License, with the ability to maintain insurability under the company's insurance carrier.


Competencies (To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies):

  • Communicative - interacts openly with others; can maintain relationships, works well independently or with a team.
  • Consultative - Consults with other disciplines as needed; tolerates different perspectives or opinions.
  • Decisive & Action Oriented - Has a high level of energy and stamina; gets things done; makes sound educated but rapid decisions even when short of information; enjoys managing challenging projects and works well in fast-paced and pressure environments. Self-motivated and proactive
  • Flexible - Adapts to new challenges and circumstances; able to multi-task; thrives on variety and frequently changing environments; creative problem solver. Resourcefulness, with minimal direction.
  • Analytical - Uses sound data, and procedures, and follows all laws, rules, and regulations but is a solutionist or problem-solver.
  • Conscientious and Organized - Believes professional integrity is paramount; understands the importance of project records; responsive to clients and deadline oriented; quality oriented.


Working Conditions and Environment:

This position will require general supervision and will have to use independent judgment within established guidelines. Generally, uses the advanced knowledge to analyze, interpret, or make deductions from varying facts or circumstances. Will need the ability to establish rapport quickly with others working on the same project, and be able to promote a positive team environment. Working knowledge of dealing with a diverse population while using tact, diplomacy, and respect.

TYPSA, Inc. Culture:

  • Thinking toward future company and personal growth
  • Yielding equity, inclusion, and diversity
  • Passionate supporter of clients and teammates
  • Shared comradery
  • Action oriented and flexible


TYPSA, Inc. Benefits:

TYPSA, Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Paid-time-Off, and a 401(k) plan.

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