At Arcadis we focus on attracting, retaining and developing people who share our passion and commitment to improve quality of life. In return we offer you the opportunity to transform your world and the world around you, that could be through client work, upskilling yourself, championing equality and inclusion or getting involved in charity work, to name just a few. Our people value different perspectives, they care about the sustainability of our planet and dare to shape the future.
One of our core values is 'people first', and supported by our Lovinklaan foundation, we invest in you for the long term, to ensure you reach your full potential. You'll have the opportunity to own your career and work on industry-defining projects, finding solutions to real challenges that make a difference to people's lives. You're encouraged to have a growth mindset and are given the space to develop personally and professionally, building a flexible career that works for you.
Role description:
Arcadis is seeking an Environmental Planner to support environmental planning efforts, for utility infrastructure primarily in California. We are looking for an experienced planner to assist with permit application development, preparing environmental documents, field data collection, environmental assessments, and agency coordination. The position requires a thorough understanding of California and federal environmental regulations and permitting. The primary role for the position will be to support utility projects, however successful a successful candidate may engage with natural gas, renewables and other client sectors. The ideal candidate would be based out of one of Arcadis' offices in Concord, CA, Roseville, CA, Irvine, CA, San Luis Obispo, CA and/or Portland, OR; however candidates along the west coast will be considered. This position will be primarily office based, but may require field work, at times, up to 15 percent.
Role accountabilities:
In collaboration with project teams and senior leadership develop permitting strategy and provide guidance to clients
Prepare technical reports, work plans, memoranda, and other environmental documents to support permitting
Effectively and efficiently manage desktop environmental assessments using GIS and other available methods to address potential permitting requirements
Under supervision of senior-level staff serve as a task manager and/or assistant project manager related to environmental planning and permitting projects
Conduct field reviews and site visits
Maintain electronic file systems and record keeping using SharePoint and other cloud-based platforms
Key Attributes:
A firm understanding of state and federal permit threshold requirements
Ability to understand elementary land rights (easements, process to acquire temporary rights, etc.) information and issues
Excellent organizational, written (including email) and verbal communications skills
Exhibit solid, practical skills in Microsoft Office applications (spreadsheet (Excel), word processing (Word), scheduling (Project))
Team oriented, but ability to work independently and be self-directed given clear goals and objectives
Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced and often changing project environment
Strong skills in report writing and editing, interpersonal communication and oral presentation, and organization and planning
Valid driver's license
Willingness for occasional overnight travel in California
Qualifications & Experience:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Biology, Ecology, or similar environmental discipline
5 to 7 years' experience in environmental planning and permitting.
At least 3 years of California-specific experience in the environmental planning and permitting field
Preferred Qualifications:
5 to 7 years of California-specific experience at an environmental consulting firm or regulatory agency
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 with evaluating project compliance with state and federal laws and environmental and regulatory processes - federal, state and local regulators such as PUC, PSC, FERC, BLM, USFS, USFWS, USACE, as well as experience with CEQA and NEPA
Previous experience with linear utility infrastructure programs
Previous experience conducting field reviews and site visits with other technical specialists, engineers, and construction personnel
Other specialized technical experience or BA/BS degree in area related to biology, cultural resources, environmental science or similar.
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive reports/permit applications
Why Become an Arcadian?
Our work with clients has a direct impact on people's lives and on the planet. We make moving, living and belonging in cities safer, more resilient and more sustainable. By partnering with our clients as responsible custodians of our earth's resources, we can create a sustainable planet.
We continue to think of new ways to make positive impacts and create better experiences for people; data driven and digital solutions have become part of the Arcadis DNA. Working together with clients and using techniques like design thinking, we can get to the heart of our clients' most pressing challenges and work together to solve them.
As a global business, we have committed to support five of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals to ensure that our projects contribute to a better and more sustainable future for all. But it's not just the work that we do on client projects that benefits communities and our planet. As a global business, we are committed to making a positive impact to society by supporting local communities where we operate.
To help protect our planet, we monitor and measure non-financial information to inform business decisions and reduce our own environmental impact as part of our commitment to be net zero carbon as a global company by 2030.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
