Senior Transportation Environmental Scientist/ Planner

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Job description

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.

What Do You Get To Do In This Position:

• 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 300+ associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose. If hired, we require proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.

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, much more!

*All programs subject to review and change and are provided for regular, full-time employees

Rincon Consultants, Inc does not accept unsolicited applicant/candidate resumes from search firm recruiters and/or temporary agencies that do not have a signed contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants. Further, such resumes received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual. Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.