Senior Environmental Planner, Energy & Permitting

About Us

We are an award-winning California-based environmental consulting firm with600 professionals and more than 30 years of diverse experience serving clients in transportation energy water infrastructure private development and government sectors. Our mission is to deliver practical science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities infrastructure and natural systems.

As a people-centric organization we value collaboration fairness and transparency and are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both personal and professional growth while offering robust career opportunities. We are especially proud of our recentGreat Place To Workcertification which reflects an independent assessment of our culture and our teammembersexperiences.

About The Role

We areseekingaSeniorEnvironmental Planner to join our Energy and Utilities Team supporting renewable energy battery energy storage electric transmission and other energy infrastructure projects throughout California and other western states. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex routing siting permitting and environmental review efforts; collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams; and work directly with industry-leading clients advancingclean energyin the Western U.S.

How We Collaborate

This role may offer a hybrid work setup blending time in the office with remote work as business needsevolve. We enjoy coming together in person to collaborate connect with teammates and partner with clients and may prioritize candidates who live within 50 miles of a Rincon office. Eligible office locations for this role includeCarlsbad Fresno Los Angeles Monterey Oakland Palm Springs Riverside Sacramento San Luis Obispo San Diego San Jose Santa Barbara and Ventura.(Please note: While thisroleslocation is listed asa single location we encourage you to apply if youresidein or near any of the CA locations listed above.)

WhatYoullDo

• Lead and manage discretionary land use entitlement andpermittingefforts for renewable energy battery storage electrictransmission and other energy infrastructure projects
• Lead routing siting andpermittingefforts for electric transmission renewable energy battery energy storage and other utility infrastructure projects
• Develop permitting and entitlement strategies to support project development construction and operation
• Develop and oversee routing studies constraints analyses feasibility assessmentspermittingstrategies encroachment permitting effortstechnical studiesand entitlement pathways to support project development and implementation
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams of planners biologists cultural resource specialists engineers and other technical experts to deliver integrated project solutions
• Manage project tasks schedules budgets deliverables and client communications across multiple concurrent projects
• Conduct land use zoning and policy analyses to support project siting entitlement routing and environmental review efforts
• Interface directly with clients regulatory agencies Tribal representatives stakeholders and community members throughout project development and environmental review processes
• Support and lead agency consultation efforts and ensure compliance with federal state and local environmental regulations
• Prepare andparticipatein public meetings workshops hearings and presentations before agency decision-making bodies
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to technical quality through QA/QC review training and knowledge sharing
• Support business development efforts including proposal preparation scope and budget development and client relationship management
• Contribute to the advancement ofcleanenergyin the Western the successful delivery of renewable energy and infrastructure projects
  

WhatYoullBring

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Urban Planning or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 7years of relevant environmental planning permitting or environmental consulting experience
• Experience supporting renewable energy battery storage electric transmission utility or other infrastructure projectsin the Western U.S.
• Strong understanding of federal state and local environmental regulations permitting requirements encroachment permitting processes and agency review processes
• Demonstrated experience supporting permitting encroachment permitting routing siting land use entitlement or environmental compliance efforts for infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience preparing and managing withCEQA.
• Experience conducting permitting analyses entitlement strategies constraints assessments and feasibility studies
• Experience coordinating with localjurisdictions transportation agencies utility providers and regulatory agencies to obtain project approvals and permits
• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage project schedules budgets and deliverables
• Excellent technical writing communication presentation and client management skills
• Strong research analytical critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented self-motivated and able to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment

Investing in You

The base salary range for this full-time position is $ plus a generous benefits program. Salary ranges are based on the market median of similar jobs according to third-party salary benchmark surveys. Base pay isdeterminedbased on internal equity and a candidates job-related knowledge skills and experience.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support employee well-being growth and financial security. Our benefits are designed to offer flexibility and choice including health coverage options employer-sponsored insurance retirement benefits generous time off and programs that support learning growth and community engagement.

Explore more about our culture benefits and life at Rincon onourCulture and Benefits page.

Additional Employment Information

Individuals offered employment must successfully complete a pre-employmentdrug screening as a condition of employment. Additionally those hired who may be assigned to federal projects will be subject to further drug testing including screening for cannabinoids (THC/marijuana) in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and other applicable federal regulations which take precedence over California state and local laws.

Rincon Consultants 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.