Mid-Level Transportation Environmental Planner/Scientist
Los Angeles, CA, United States
**Rincon Consultants, Inc**
**Mid-Level Transportation Environmental Planner/Scientist**
**Environmental Sciences, Planning & Sustainability - Los Angeles, CA - Full Time**
Rincon Consultants is seeking a **Mid-Level Environmental Planner/Scientist** with experience in transportation (roadway, transit, rail) projects. 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. Be a key player on the environmental team for key high-profile transportation projects in California.
We have an immediate opening and excellent professional growth opportunity for a **Transportation Environmental Planner/Scientist** to join our team in Los Angeles, Orange County or San Diego.
**What Do You Get To Do In This Position:**
* Write and manage the preparation of complex CEQA/NEPA documents for roadway, transit, and rail projects
* Interface with clients and make public presentations to agency decision-making bodies
* Perform agency consultation and ensure environmental regulatory compliance
* Perform various business development functions, including proposal preparation and active involvement in transportation-related planning/environmental organizations
* 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
**This Job Might Be For You If You Have The Following:**
* BS/BA Degree in applicable field and 8+ years of increasingly responsible experience required
* Advanced Degree (Masters/PhD) preferred
* Experience in a private environmental consulting firm preferred
* Experience working with and/or for Metro, Caltrans, FTA, FHWA and/or local or a regional transportation/transit agency preferred
* Demonstrated familiarity with NEPA, CEQA, and the related federal and California environmental processes
* Excellent verbal and written skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead a large multi-disciplinary team
* Excellent organization, schedule and budget management skills
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
* Willingness to travel as projects require
Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California. Recognized as the #1 Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For by the Zweig Group in 2021. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 300+ associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose. **If hired, we require proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.**
**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
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