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Environmental Planner
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What they do
An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.
$93,988 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- 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.
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.
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:
- 1006813Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.