Title: Senior Planner

Location: Irvine or Long Beach, California

Job Type: Regular Full-time

What’s the Opportunity?

Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time Senior Environmental Planner for one of our offices in southern California (Irvine, Long Beach). The position may also require some travel to participate in client meetings, public meetings, stakeholder work groups, or site visits. The Senior Planner will have more than 5 years of experience performing environmental review and collaborative science- and policy-based planning for a variety of natural and built resource projects with an emphasis on waterfront and/or coastal infrastructure. This includes demonstrated experience conducting regulatory and ecological analyses in support of federal and/or state environmental policy acts (NEPA/CEQA); preparing permit applications and other technical documents in support of federal, state, and local environmental regulations; developing and reviewing documents, status reports, and deliverables; and completing quality control review of documents. We are interested in a candidate who is a quick learner, detail-orientated, and a committed team player who possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement comprehensive environmental compliance strategies; develop CEQA and/or NEPA compliance documentation; prepare regulatory permit application materials and acquire environmental permits and approvals; manage tasks or projects, including overseeing small project teams; interface with clients, agencies, other consultants, and the public; develop and manage scopes, budgets, and schedules.

What Are We Looking For?

Ideal candidates will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably with consulting experience

• Experienced in preparing environmental permit applications and supporting analyses
• Experienced in developing environmental documentation related to CEQA and/or NEPA compliance
• General knowledge of marine construction
• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, exhibiting initiative and follow through

What Can You Expect?

A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits which are detailed below.

Who Are We?

Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 400 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our clients’ first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees’ first choice as a company where they want to work. Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com

How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEA’s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.

Salary and Other Compensation:

• Salary Range: $82,812 - $92,500/yr
• Annual Bonus
• Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.

Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability programs.
• Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
• Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
• Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match
• Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/