Arcadis is currently seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to support environmental planning efforts, for utility infrastructure maintenance and repair programs throughout California (San Francisco, CA, Concord, CA, Roseville, CA, or San Luis Obispo, CA).

Primary responsibilities include:

• Serve as a project manager and leader related to environmental planning and permitting projects.
• Prepare and review technical analyses and documents, proposals and/or qualifications information.
• Technical and financial management of environmental planning, permitting and compliance tasks and projects.
• Provide support and expertise for environmental planning and permitting.
• Maintain an understanding of emerging regulations and industry requirements.
• Work closely with business development and project delivery teams to win and deliver projects.
• Developing execution strategies for planning and permitting projects
• Mentoring staff to expand their understanding of technical and business aspects.

Key Attributes:

• A firm understanding of state and federal permit requirements and familiarity with local/county jurisdiction and California agency notification requirements and ability to develop strategic planning and permitting execution strategies for clients on larger scale projects and programs
• Proficiency in proejct management including an understanding of estimating and managing costs for environmental planning projects
• Knowledge of the current California regulatory framework and market trends
• Excellent organizational, written (including email) and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work with a team to identify and support winning work with commercial clients
• Knowledge of California and federal permit requirements
• Experience preparing CEQA and NEPA documentation
• Previous experience in the planning, permitting, and/or supporting the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric or gas transmission facilities, or other similar type of infrastructures (i.e., water, sewer, oil and gas, etc.)
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive reports/permit applications.
• Willingness to travel overnight in California up to 15% of time #LI-CA1

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field
• 10 years of experience in the environmental field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree
• Previous experience with linear utility infrastructure programs

Why Choose Arcadis?

Arcadis is the leading global design and consulting firm for natural and built assets, and we invite you to join us in partnering with our clients to deliver truly exceptional and sustainable outcomes. Contribute to the world's most high-profile and transformative projects, from shopping centers in Shanghai and improved traffic flow in Atlanta to state-of-the-art rail systems in Doha, coastal defenses for Manhattan and cleaner air in Los Angeles. Work alongside the industry's foremost thought leaders and accomplished professionals, generating effective, real-world results. We are Arcadis: 27,000 people in more than 70 countries, creating value by applying our collective wisdom to every challenge. Our culture is collaborative, we believe in diversity and the power of global teamwork, and we own the responsibility to sustain the Earth and its people in a safe and balanced way. Arcadis. Improving quality of life.

Now more than ever, businesses and governments recognize the need to incorporate environmental concerns into their decision making. As the leader in global environmental services, Arcadis has provided groundbreaking sustainable solutions for some of the world's most complex projects. We wrote the book on environmental remediation, and our experts continue to pioneer the development and application of cutting-edge approaches in environmental planning, site evaluation, environmental construction and strategic environmental consulting. We are encouraged to innovate, apply emerging technologies and develop better solutions through global learning opportunities and workshops. Our team improves quality of life for our clients and their communities. Join us today!

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