Senior Environmental Planner (Transportation)
LSA Associates, Inc.
November 11, 2014
Professional Area:
Environmental and Natural Resources Planning
Experience:
5-7 years
Location:
Irvine, CA
LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA) is a diversified environmental, transportation, and community planning organization. We are recognized as innovators in the field of environmental impact assessment, and we have developed a reputation among clients and professional peers in both the public and private sectors as being thorough, innovative, and objective.
LSA is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner (Transportation) for its Irvine office. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 7 years of experience successfully preparing and managing CEQA and NEPA documents with specific knowledge of Caltrans, FHWA, and FTA requirements. The primary duty of this role is to manage CEQA, NEPA and other environmental compliance documents for a wide range of local government and transportation clients. Some experience with non-transportation (e.g., private development, infrastructure) is also desired.
Candidates require experience overseeing all aspects of a project including leading meetings with clients and regulatory agencies, coordinating reviews with environmental and technical staff, scoping projects for the appropriate level of environmental review, budget control and invoicing, maintaining schedules, managing subconsultants, and conducting quality control. The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage several projects simultaneously. The position will also include business development, marketing, and proposal preparation.
A bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental studies, transportation and/or environmental planning or related field is required. Strong emphasis will be placed on previous technical experience with transportation agencies, quality of work, and the ability to manage project budgets and schedules. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment are essential.
LSA offers competitive pay; medical, dental, vision, LTD, long-term care, group life/AD&D insurance plans; vacation, sick, and holiday pay; an Employee Stock Ownership Plan; and a Profit Sharing and Savings Plan (with 401k and company match).
LSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and we participate in E-Verify.
Please send a letter of interest and resume to: employment@lsa-assoc.com.