Senior Transportation Environmental Scientist/Planner

Rincon Consultants is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner/Scientist with experience in transportation (roadway, transit, rail) projects. This role will be responsible for conducting and overseeing research, field work, impact analysis, report preparation, and business development related to CEQA/NEPA and related technical studies. We have an immediate opening and excellent professional growth opportunity for a Senior Transportation Environmental Planner/Scientist to join our team in our Oakland or Sacramento office.

 

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Write and manage the preparation of complex CEQA/NEPA documents for roadway, transit, and rail projects
• Oversee and train junior staff on CEQA/NEPA and other planning/environmental requirements
• Interface with clients and make public presentations to agency decision-making bodies
• Perform agency consultation and ensure environmental regulatory compliance
• Perform various business development functions, including proposal preparation and active involvement in transportation-related planning/environmental organizations
• Demonstrate confidence in decision-making and be recognized by clients and peers as having expertise in CEQA/NEPA and related technical areas

 

This Job Might Be For You If You Have The Following:

• BS/BA Degree in applicable field and 12+ years of increasingly responsible experience required
• Advanced Degree (Masters/PhD) preferred
• Experience in a private environmental consulting firm preferred
• Experience working with and/or for Metro, Caltrans, FTA, FHWA and/or local or a regional transportation/transit agency preferred
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead a large multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent organization, schedule and budget management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Willingness to travel as projects require

 

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California. Recognized as the #1 'Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For' by the Zweig Group in 2021. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 400+ associates in 12 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose. 

 

Total Rewards Package* Includes:

HMO, PPO, HDHP, Health Savings Account options
Three Weeks Vacation accrued in the first year
401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
2x/Year Bonus Opportunities
Paid Sick Leave
Eight Paid Holidays
Flexible Spending & Dependent Care
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Dental, vision, prescription drug
Supplemental life insurance
Volunteer Pay for a Day
Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance
Professional Development
Mentoring
Patagonia Merchandise Partnership
And much more!

*All programs subject to review and change and are provided for regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30+ hours per week

 

 

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