Senior Environmental Planner

Summary

Join WRA's environmental consultancy team as a Senior Environmental Planner to bring technical expertise on CEQA and lead projects with diverse clients. This role offers flexibility in work location within California, with options for remote or hybrid work.

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
• A proven track record of building new client relationships and managing existing client relationships effectively
• Experience developing innovative paths to generate new work and opportunities
• Experience successfully mentoring junior staff
• A valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to commute to various job sites as needed

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

Benefits

• Flexible work location within California, with options for remote or hybrid work
• Salary range of $115,000 - $153,000 depending on experience