Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid)
Compensation: $155,000 – $200,000 + Bonus + Benefits
A well-established engineering, planning, and design firm is seeking a Director of Environmental Planning to lead and expand its Environmental Services Division. This role is responsible for both project delivery and business development, with a strong emphasis on growing a new service area within Southern California.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities, deep environmental planning expertise, and experience managing complex regulatory compliance projects.
- Lead preparation and processing of CEQA and NEPA compliance documents and technical studies
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and client expectations
- Oversee document preparation and ensure high-quality deliverables
- Coordinate with internal staff, subconsultants, and technical specialists
- Interface with agencies including:
- County and City jurisdictions
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
- Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB)
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
- Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations and requirements
- Drive growth of a new service area through:
- Proposal preparation
- Client development
- Strategic marketing efforts
- Build relationships with Southern California agencies and private clients
- Lead and mentor a team of 2–5 staff members
- Foster collaboration across internal teams and external partners
- Ensure strong QA/QC standards across all deliverables
- 10–15+ years of experience in environmental planning or related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Strong background in land development projects
- Experience working for a private engineering or consulting firm
- Must currently work in the state of California
- Extensive experience with:
- CEQA / NEPA processes
- Environmental documentation and compliance
- Budgeting, scheduling, and project delivery
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and agency coordination
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Business development and client relationship management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail and quality assurance (QA/QC)
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Base Salary: $155,000 – $200,000
- Annual Bonus / Incentive Program
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, Short-term & Long-term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Professional Development & Training
- Hybrid work schedule (in-office + remote flexibility)
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