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Rincon Consultants · 1 day ago

Senior Environmental Planner / Project Manager - Renewable Energy

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Rincon Consultants is a California-based environmental consulting firm with over 30 years of experience. They are seeking a Senior Environmental Planner / Project Manager to lead projects in renewable energy, focusing on environmental planning and permitting processes.

Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringLocation Based ServicesMapping ServicesSustainability

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead environmental planning projects from feasibility through land use entitlement and permitting

Prepare or oversee CEQA/NEPA documents

Manage and conduct constraints analyses to assess project viability and inform planning decisions

Manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects

Contribute to QA/QC processes to support technical accuracy and consistency

Serve as a point of contact for clients, agencies, and consultant teams

Provide CEQA/NEPA guidance to support project planning and permitting

Collaborate across disciplines to align environmental review with client goals and regulatory expectations

Mentor junior staff and contribute to team knowledge-sharing

Assist with staffing coordination, performance feedback, and career development

Support proposal writing, cost estimating, and relationship-building in the renewable energy sector

Represent Rincon in client meetings and at industry events

Qualification

CEQA/NEPA expertiseEnvironmental planningProject managementBudget managementClient coordinationWriting skillsPresentation skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Minimum of 5 years of related experience working in California; environmental consulting firm experience is preferred but not required

BA/BS preferably in environmental science, urban planning or related discipline; an advanced degree is desired

Strong knowledge of environmental planning principles and practices, including CEQA/NEPA and other relevant federal, state, and local environmental regulations

Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with a large, multi-disciplinary team

Solid schedule and budget management abilities

Ability to travel periodically as projects require