Senior Environmental Planner

About the Positions 

We’re seeking Sr. Environmental Planners to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs in highways, roads, and bridges, transit (including rail systems such as California High-Speed Rail), aviation (international airports), and water sectors delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. These roles support environmental planning and documentation efforts across complex infrastructure programs, with a focus on technical quality, regulatory compliance, and integration with design and project delivery teams. 

This post is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need.  

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Coordinate preparation and review of environmental documents in compliance with CEQA and NEPA requirements for major infrastructure programs. 
• Provide technical direction and oversight of environmental analyses, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with regulatory requirements and agency standards. 
• Coordinate with design, engineering, and project management teams to ensure environmental requirements are integrated into project development and delivery. 
• Support development, review, and coordination of environmental technical studies and supporting documentation. 
• Coordinate across multiple disciplines, agencies, and stakeholders to support delivery of environmental documentation and approvals. 
• Identify environmental risks and constraints and support mitigation strategies related to permitting, approvals, and project impacts. 
• Support quality control processes for environmental deliverables across multiple contracts and stakeholders. 
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies, including state and federal partners, to support environmental review and approval processes. 
• Support compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and agency-specific requirements. 
• Coordinate with project controls teams (cost, schedule, risk) to support alignment between environmental activities and program delivery milestones. 

Attributes 

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong organizational and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams. 
• Ability to work effectively within complex regulatory environments and multi-agency programs. 
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork and accountability across project teams. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, environmental engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• 15+ years of experience supporting environmental planning on large, complex infrastructure projects. 
• Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering environmental documentation in compliance with both CEQA and NEPA. 
• Experience supporting transportation infrastructure projects (highways, transit, or rail). 
• Experience coordinating environmental work across multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders. 
• Knowledge of applicable California environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and agency processes. 
• Experience workin