Job DescriptionWhat We're Looking For: We're looking for an
Environmental Planner II to join our collaborative and growing team in
San Diego-someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality environmental work while partnering closely with engineers, planners, and technical specialists. In this role, you'll play a key part in preparing CEQA and NEPA documentation, conducting environmental impact analyses, and helping guide projects from early planning through execution. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing technical analysis with cross-functional coordination.
Our San Diego office fosters a supportive, team-oriented culture where knowledge sharing, mentorship, and continuous development are encouraged. We're seeking someone who brings strong analytical and communication skills, enjoys working both independently and as part of a team, and is motivated to make a lasting impact through thoughtful environmental planning.
What You'll Do: The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Prepare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents.
- Conduct environmental impact analyses across all CEQA checklist topics.
- Review, interpret, and synthesize findings from technical studies.
- Coordinate with engineering, environmental, and planning teams to ensure consistency and completeness of documentation.
- Conduct field work necessary to complete planning technical studies, environmental documents, and policy documents for specific projects as assigned.
- Manage and complete assignments within parameters of job timeframes and budget.
- Consult with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies on scope and impact of projects.
- Prepare scope of work and cost estimates for environmental tasks, including technical studies to be prepared, identification of proper level of CEQA/NEPA environmental documents and levels of efforts to complete documents, etc.
- Conduct environmental impact analyses for various environmental resources
What You Need to Succeed: - A BA/BS degree or higher in environmental science, urban planning, biology, or related area of study.
- Minimum 3 years of full-time professional experience in CEQA compliance documents and environmental impact assessments.
- Experience with an environmental consulting firm, including schedule and budget management skills is preferred.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally, in writing and graphic work and have strong attention to detail.
- Ability to conduct research and write technical reports.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.
- Ability to manage timelines and prioritize tasks across multiple projects.
- Willingness to travel for projects as required.
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Word and Excel. Experience with MS Project, ARCGIS, and Adobe Illustrator is desirable.
Compensation: The approximate compensation range for this position is $76,000-$100,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
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