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Rincon Consultants · 1 day ago

CEQA Compliance Lead

Rincon Consultants is a California-based environmental consulting firm with over 30 years of experience in various sectors. They are seeking a CEQA Compliance Lead to oversee environmental compliance efforts for major utility and infrastructure projects across California, managing field teams and ensuring high-quality results for clients.

Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringLocation Based ServicesMapping ServicesSustainability
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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee pre-construction surveys, construction monitoring, and post-construction compliance surveys
Lead and supervise field teams conducting biological, cultural, and environmental compliance monitoring
Direct and review QA/QC processes, ensuring accuracy of daily logs, weekly, monthly, and annual compliance reports
Maintain accountability for project deliverables, timelines, and quality standards
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
Ensure effective communication with stakeholders to align on project goals and compliance requirements
Provide guidance and technical direction to clients and team members throughout project execution
Manage compliance monitoring programs for large infrastructure projects
Supervise, mentor, and coordinate field biologists, cultural specialists, and subcontractors
Coordinate scopes, schedules, budgets compliance monitoring programs, ensuring adherence to CEQA, NEPA, ESA, CWA, and related regulatory requirements

Qualification

Environmental complianceField surveysQA/QC skillsCalifornia regulationsTechnical writingTeam managementUtilities projectsRenewable infrastructureClient communicationFieldwork

Required

BA/BS in environmental science, biology, cultural resources, or a related discipline
5–10+ years of experience in environmental compliance, including field surveys and monitoring programs
Strong technical writing and QA/QC skills for compliance documentation and reporting
Proven ability to manage teams, coordinate with agencies, and maintain client relationships
Familiarity with California biological and cultural resources, special-status species, and permitting processes
Willingness to conduct occasional fieldwork, sometimes involving travel across Southern California

Preferred

Experience with utilities projects and/or renewable infrastructure is highly preferred

Benefits

Health coverage options
Employer-sponsored insurance
Retirement benefits
Generous time off
Programs that support learning, growth, and community engagement

Company

Rincon Consultants

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Rincon Consultants provides environmental consulting services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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John Dreher
President | CEO
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Michael Gialketsis
Vice President Strategic Advisor
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