Environmental Project Planner
SWCA Environmental Consultants
Professional Area:
Environmental and Natural Resources Planning
Experience:
3-5 years
Location:
San Francisco, CA
About the Opportunity:
Would you enjoy working in one of the most dynamic, diverse and forward-thinking urban environments in California? SWCA Environmental Consultants is actively seeking a Project Planner for our growing San Francisco office. This position is a career growth opportunity to join SWCA’s expanding California practice, with increasing levels of responsibility.
Job Requirements
What you will accomplish:
- Conduct background research and data collection on environmental topics for CEQA and NEPA documents for development and infrastructure projects
- Conduct site visits, including preparing land use and other surveys for projects located mainly in urban environments
- Write sections of CEQA and NEPA documents, and Proponents Environmental Assessments
- Work closely with project managers to produce CEQA and NEPA documents
- Compile and organize administrative records and project files
- Assist with marketing materials and proposals
Experience and Qualifiications for success:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, environmental science, or a related field; Master’s degree a plus
- At least three (3) years of experience with a public planning agency, an environmental consulting firm, or comparable
- Working knowledge of CEQA required
- Working knowledge of NEPA, and other environmental laws and regulations preferred
- Knowledge of GIS programs desirable
- Excellent logic, organizational, oral, written and analytical skills
- Ability to work in a team environment with strong multi-tasking skills able to work on more than one project at a time, meeting tight deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, resolve problems, and identify improved procedures to assure client needs are met effectively
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.
EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.