Rincon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Environmental Planner with experience in environmental (CEQA/NEPA) assessment and permitting of renewable energy, electric transmission, and other energy generation facilities. This role will be responsible for conducting and overseeing research, field work, impact analysis, report preparation, and business development related to CEQA/NEPA and related technical studies. We have an opening and excellent professional growth opportunity for a Mid-Level Energy Sector Environmental Planner/Scientist to join our team to work with industry-leading clients on cutting edge projects in California. This position allows you to work from any of our 13 office locations, and also provides the potential for a hybrid/remote work arrangement within California.

　　Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Write and manage the preparation of CEQA/NEPA documents for renewable energy, electric transmission, and other energy generation facilities

　　Write and manage constraints and feasibility studies

　　Perform and manage current planning duties through the entitlement and permitting stage

　　Interface with clients and make public presentations to agency decision-making bodies

　　Perform agency consultation and ensure environmental regulatory compliance

　　Demonstrate confidence in decision-making and be recognized by clients and peers as having expertise in CEQA/NEPA and related technical areas

　　Understand the entire environmental scope of the projects and their impacts on the various groups & agencies involved

　　Contribute to the clean energy future of California

　　This Job Might Be For You If You Have The Following:

　　Minimum B.S. in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or related degree

　　Minimum of 3 years of experience

　　Must have knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of environmental planning; federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to planning and environmental resources

　　A practical understanding of CEQA and/or NEPA, as well as knowledge of other federal, state, and local environmental statutes and regulations

　　Highly motivated with excellent technical writing, interpersonal, and communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

　　Detail-oriented, resourceful, strong time management skills, and innovative

　　Self-starter willing to tackle a variety of tasks simultaneously

　　Excellent verbal and written skills

　　Strong research and analytical skills

　　Experience with Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

　　Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, sustainability, climate change, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 400+ associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.

　　The base salary range for this full-time position is $74,000-$105,000, plus benefits and bonus. At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third party salary benchmark surveys. The base pay that is actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

　　Total Rewards Package* Includes:

　　HMO, PPO, HDHP, Health Savings Account options

　　Three Weeks Vacation accrued in the first year

　　401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan

　　2x/Year Bonus Opportunities

　　Paid Sick Leave

　　Eight Paid Holidays

　　Flexible Spending & Dependent Care

　　Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance

　　Dental, vision, prescription drug

　　Supplemental life insurance

　　Volunteer Pay for a Day

　　Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance

　　Professional Development

　　Mentoring

　　Patagonia Merchandise Partnership

　　And much more!

　　*All programs subject to review and change and are provided for regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30+ hours per week

　　Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification, gender expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, family care, marital status, military and veteran or qualified disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. Rincon Consultants, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify Program to ensure that all employees hired are legally able to work in the United States.