WRA is hiring a
Senior Environmental Planner

Summary

WRA is an employee-owned environmental consultancy seeking a Senior Environmental Planner with 8 to 10 years of experience in preparing CEQA and NEPA documents. The role involves project management, technical expertise, and business development. The position can be remote within California, with a preference for locations near WRA's northern California offices. The salary range is $115,000 - $153,000 depending on experience.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental studies, science, planning, or related field
• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience preparing CEQA and NEPA documents with a track record of increasing responsibility and the ability to manage increasingly complex projects
• A solid understanding of current planning law and practice
• Experience developing innovative paths to generate new work and opportunities
• Experience successfully mentoring junior staff

Responsibilities

• Serve as a project manager and leader related to environmental planning and permitting projects
• Write and manage the preparation of complex CEQA / NEPA documents
• Work closely with other team leaders and project delivery teams to win and deliver projects
• Provide technical guidance on technical work products, specifically providing support and expertise for environmental planning and permitting projects
• Mentor and train junior-level technical staff, and provide oversight of technical work products that include CEQA and NEPA documents
• Interface with clients and make public presentations to agency decision-making bodies
• Partner with colleagues across the firm on proposals to aid in the acquisition of new projects and new clients and to grow the company through regional recognition, publications, and presentations

Preferred Qualifications

Proven track record of building new client relationships and managing existing client relationships effectively

Benefits

• The position location is flexible within the state of California with a strong preference near any of WRA’s northern California offices (San Rafael, Emeryville, or Petaluma)
• Occasional travel may be required for site visits, meetings, public hearings, etc
• The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $153,000 depending on experience which represents 2 job levels that WRA is open to considering for this role