Senior Environmental Planner/Scientist

Job Description:

Rincon Consultants is a leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California. Recognized as a Zweig Group nationally-ranked 'Best Places to Work,’  we partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, oil and gas, water, commercial and private development and government. Our 250+ associates in 13 offices located in northern, central, and southern CA are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.

We have an immediate opening and excellent professional growth opportunity for a Senior Environmental Planner/Scientist to join our team. This is a rare opportunity to expand the practice throughout the greater Sacramento area, supported by Rincon’s other statewide, successful practice leaders. Those who are motivated by opportunities to identify, recruit, manage, and mentor professionals will thrive.

The Senior Environmental Planner/Scientist will be responsible for supervising and overseeing business development, research, field work, impact analysis, and report preparation related to CEQA/NEPA and related technical studies and the following responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a business development plan to grow Rincon’s local presence in the Sacramento region. Priority clients/project types include:
  • Water supply and treatment
  • Energy utilities and renewable energy (including battery storage)
  • Transportation
  • Maximizing On-call Contracts
  • Establishing a pool of local developer clients to provide technical services, studies, and CEQA/NEPA consulting
  • Establish new and foster existing relationships with local public agencies (cities, counties, utility districts, etc.) and engineering/design firms
  • Expand Rincon’s profile with State agencies on statewide contracts
  • Identify other areas of growth in environmental consultation
• Perform various other business development functions, including proposal preparation and active involvement in planning/environmental organizations
• Write and manage the preparation of complex CEQA/NEPA documents
• Oversee and train junior staff on CEQA/NEPA and other planning/environmental requirements
• 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

Experience and Skills:

Qualified candidates will have completed a BA/BS degree (preferably in environmental science, urban planning or a related discipline). An Advanced Degree (Masters/PhD) is preferred. The successful candidate will possess 5+ years of experience, with concentrated experience working in the Sacramento region. Experience in a private environmental consulting firm is preferred, including schedule and budget management. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead a large multi-disciplinary team are also required. Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills are required. The candidate will have a willingness to travel as projects require.

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, much more!

*All programs subject to review and change and are provided for regular, full-time employees

Rincon Consultants does not accept unsolicited applicant/candidate resumes from search firm recruiters and/or temporary agencies that do not have a signed contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants. Further, such resumes received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual. Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.