Environmental Planner I

Arcadis•Irvine, CA

20d•$70,304 - $89,424•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an entry-level Environmental Planner to join our Enviro Socio Permitting team in primarily serving Southern California. The successful candidate will conduct desktop reviews and support field data collection related to project scoping and planning efforts. This role will primarily support Arcadis’ planning and permitting team working with linear infrastructure clients in California. The Projects are often fast-paced, multi-faceted, and geographically diverse. The position will require a candidate to work both collaboratively with a team of resource specialists and have the capacity to balance varying priorities and tasks to work on multiple projects concurrently and meet deliverable deadlines. Arcadis offers a flexible working environment and follows a hybrid work structure. A successful candidate can expect to work remotely and from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks and teams. As a Consultant with Arcadis, you'll soon discover you can make a difference in our company by collaborating with staff and contributing to an interesting array of projects. You will be a key member to drive innovation and build strong technical communities within the Enviro Socio Permitting Space. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain experience in a wide variety of environmental projects for diverse market sectors. Your career growth will only be limited by your skills and your passion for success! You will also work with existing staff to support the growth of Environmental Permitting, Site Planning, Wetland, and Endangered Species Services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, or related field.
One year of experience in the environmental field or advanced degree in environmental science or similar.
Knowledge of California and federal permit requirements.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in the environmental consulting industry.
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.
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive reports/permit applications.
Experience with linear construction projects (e.g., utility projects, pipeline projects, etc.).

Responsibilities

Under supervision of senior-level staff, support and coordinate a regionally-focused multi-disciplinary team of scientists (i.e., biologists, cultural resources specialists, etc.), to develop project implementation and permitting strategies to achieve specifically defined project goals and objectives in conjunction with land rights specialists, and customer relations and government relations professionals.
Effectively and efficiently managing desktop environmental assessments using GIS and other available methods to address potential permitting requirements.
Use your strong technical writing, attention to detail, time management and communications skills to draft project documents and support the development of permitting reviews and other documents under the direction of mid and senior level team members.
Maintaining electronic file systems and record keeping.
Conducting field reviews and site visits with other technical specialists, engineers, and construction personnel.