Job Title: Senior Environmental Planner

Job Description

Oversee management and preparation of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, including Categorical Exemptions, Categorical Exclusions, Initial Studies, Environmental Assessments, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Findings of No Significant Impacts, Environmental Impact Reports, and Environmental Impact Statements. Manage early-stage due diligence efforts for siting renewable energy projects and associated infrastructure. Project management on mid- to large-sized projects, including developing and tracking project schedules, budgets, invoicing, and coordination with clients, technical staff, and subconsultants. Work on environmental documents related to high-profile infrastructure projects, with particular emphasis on renewable energy and electric transmission projects. Support our clients with their entitlement needs for renewable energy applications. Oversee the work of early career staff and mentor others. Oversee and support writing and coordinating technical reports or sections as needed. Act as a quality verifier for technical work products. Contribute to marketing and business development, preparation of proposals, and formulating proposal cost estimates as a seller-doer. Attend and/or present at project and public meetings and assist in preparing meeting materials and compiling meeting results, including PowerPoint presentations, and other materials. Interpret and apply applicable government codes, ordinances, and regulations. Participate in professional associations/events relevant to the industry. Conduct site visits and attend occasional evening and/or weekend meetings based on project requirements.

Hard Skills

• CEQA and NEPA document preparation

• Project management

• Technical report writing

• Proposal preparation and cost estimation

• Understanding of government codes, ordinances, and regulations

Soft Skills

• Mentoring early career staff

• Client coordination

• Quality verification

• Marketing and business development

• Public speaking and presentation skills

Work Environment

Environment: Hybrid, can sit in LA, OC, or SD offices. Work will be done in LA/SB. Culture: Company is very welcoming and supportive. Team: Will be part of growing the team in SB, immediate team will be 6-8. Dress Code: Professional. Hours/Shift: 8-5pm

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.