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Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking two motivated and experienced Environmental Planners to support the delivery of environmental planning and permitting services for a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects throughout California. Projects may include transportation, power, water, port, and other public and private infrastructure projects.
As part of the Southern California Environmental Planning Team, this position may be based in our Pasadena or Irvine offices, and offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on projects that shape communities and support sustainable development.
The ideal candidate has more than 4 years of experience preparing and managing preparation of environmental compliance documents under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The ideal candidate should be capable of independently managing tasks and project components, coordinating with technical specialists and clients, and supporting environmental review processes from project initiation through approval.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage CEQA and NEPA compliance documents, including Initial Studies, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary project teams, technical specialists, agency staff, and clients to support environmental review and permitting efforts.
• Conduct environmental analyses related to a variety of resource areas and assist in developing impact assessments and mitigation measures.
• Manage multiple assignments and project schedules simultaneously while maintaining high-quality deliverables and meeting deadlines.
• Support public outreach and stakeholder engagement activities, including preparation of presentation materials and responses to comments.
• Assist with project management responsibilities, including scope, schedule, budget tracking, and client communication.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff and contribute to the growth of the environmental planning practice.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, Urban Planning, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in environmental planning and CEQA/NEPA compliance.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and/or managing environmental documentation for infrastructure, transportation, utility, water, energy, or similar projects.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across multiple projects at various stages of development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including experience working with clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently and to stay on-task while working in a hybrid/remote settings.
• Master's degree and/or experience with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance is a plus.
• Must have valid driver's license and a clean MVR.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.
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Pay Range:
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$84,700.00 - $122,800.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | CA | Pasadena
Other Locations: United States | CA | Irvine
Organization: BC-1858 EnvSvcs-US West S California
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 17/07/2026 07:07:15
Req ID: 1006813
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