Environmental Planner I

Aztec Engineering Group, Inc,•Irvine, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking resumes from qualified, responsible, self-sufficient, energetic Environmental Planner I’s for our Irvine, California office. The ideal candidate will be motivated to develop and build their personal knowledge and skills to assist with the growth and success of the office. We offer a friendly, professional atmosphere with excellent benefits and a salary commensurate with experience. As an Environmental Planner, you will be responsible for assisting with project management duties, leading tasks, preparing full or major sections of CEQA/NEPA documents, preparing technical reports or permits based on education, training, or qualifications, and conducting field investigations or resource surveys for a variety of projects within the transportation, rail, transit, renewables, water, and utility sectors in California or other states as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, natural resources, planning, or related fields, advanced degree a plus.
Entry Level role.
Three (3) years of experience preparing CEQA/NEPA documents for transportation, rail, transit, renewables, and utility sectors in California.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the capacity to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas to peers, senior staff, and clients.
Office, field, and work-from-home environment.
Travel required when necessary, including the potential for overnight stays.
Experience with common software for industry.
Valid Driver's License, with the ability to maintain insurability under the company's insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GIS is a plus.

Responsibilities

Preparation of CEQA/NEPA documents, technical documents, and/or environmental permits, including California Coastal Commission compliance, State and Federal Resource Agency permits, agency access and encroachment permits, etc.
Assisting with the preparation of project budgets, scopes of work, and schedules.
Assist with conducting site visits or field investigations and preparing technical resource-specific reports or permits based on education, expertise, and experience.
Environmental compliance, monitoring, or tracking of environmental commitments during construction.
Coordination with internal disciplines, subconsultants, and resource agency personnel when necessary.
Reviewing project engineering drawings and providing environmental input when needed.
Assist with business development and marketing efforts.
Preparing maps and figures based on experience level with software such as GIS.
Conducting research for information relevant to environmental consideration on projects.
Preparing tables, comment logs, or document templates when required.
Other duties as necessary.