Michael Baker International
Senior Environmental Planner (Finance)
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING PRACTICE
We create, integrate, visualize and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our environmental planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies. Our Planning Services Line includes environmental planning, short- and long-term comprehensive planning, housing, hazard mitigation planning, federal planning, resiliency/sustainability, zoning and land use studies and more. The Michael Baker International Environmental team consists of Environmental Planners, Project Managers, Biologists, Archaeologists, and other specialists who support the client in all aspects of environmental planning, permitting, and compliance. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.
DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker is seeking a Full Time Senior Planner/Project Manager to join our team in our Walnut Creek, Oakland or Rancho Cordova office. The successful candidate will have the flexibility to work remotely at times. Candidate should be interested in all aspects of environmental planning from initial scoping to construction compliance. The position requires knowledge, experience and enthusiasm for preparing or contributing to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents for energy, infrastructure, industrial, land development, transportation, aviation or similar projects. Candidates should be well versed in the full suite of California environmental regulations, have a keen understanding of nexus, and experience working with regulating agencies. Additionally, candidates should be experienced in fieldwork activities such as training crews, prescribing and implementing resource and permit avoidance measures, and/or monitoring construction or other activities for compliance with avoidance measures or permit conditions. Duties will include conducting research and performing analysis in order to prepare concise environmental impact sections of CEQA/NEPA documents, defining permitting and avoidance strategies, supporting technical experts in obtaining regulatory permits and construction/operation environmental compliance activities. Candidates should be detail-oriented and have the capability to identify, understand, solve complex issues, and leverage the knowledge and expertise of the full environmental team.
Strong emphasis will be placed on entitlement planning, transportation or utility experience, regulatory permitting, CEQA experience, technical writing, business communications skills, quality of work, and the ability to successfully manage project budgets and schedules. Candidates for this position will be motivated self-starters who can work both independently, and as part of a team. The best part of being a Senior Planner at Michael Baker is that no two days will be the same. You will face different challenges every day as you manage and/or assist with complex environmental planning efforts. You will feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping Michael Baker International provide innovative solutions to planning challenges, big and small, and making a difference for the clients and communities we serve. Due to our volume of work and multi-disciplinary approach, growth opportunities are high.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.Michael Baker is seeking a Full Time Senior Planner/Project Manager to join our team in our Walnut Creek, Oakland or Rancho Cordova office.