Job description
About Us
We are a California-based environmental consulting firm with 500+ professionals and over 30 years of experience serving clients across the transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and government sectors. We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work, as reflected in the experiences our employees share on Glassdoor and the trust, connection, and sense of purpose felt across our company.
Our mission is to deliver practical, science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities, infrastructure, and natural systems. At Rincon, people come first. We value collaboration, fairness, and transparency, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can grow, contribute meaningfully, and do their best work.
About the Role
We are seeking passionate Environmental Planners/Project Managers to join our award-winning team.
How We Collaborate
This role may offer a hybrid work setup, blending time in the office with remote work as business needs evolve. We enjoy coming together in person to collaborate, connect with teammates, and partner with clients, and may prioritize candidates who live within 50 miles of a Rincon office. Eligible office locations for this role include Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.
What You’ll Do
- Write and manage the preparation of CEQA and NEPA documents.
- Coordinate with subject matter experts across disciplines to ensure high quality analysis, adherence to schedules and budgets, and compliance with CEQA and NEPA process requirements.
- Train and mentor junior staff on CEQA and NEPA and other planning/environmental disciplines.
- Engage with clients, including responsive and clear communication.
- Assist in preparing public presentations to agency decision-making bodies.
- Perform agency consultation and ensure environmental regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrate confidence in decision-making and be recognized by clients and peers as having expertise in CEQA and NEPA and related technical areas.
- Support business development, including proposal preparation.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or a related field; an advanced degree is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in California, with environmental consulting experience preferred.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively within large, multidisciplinary teams while building strong working relationships.
- Demonstrated experience managing project schedules and budgets with a high level of organization and accountability.
- Willingness and ability to travel as required to support project needs.
- Proactive, results-driven problem solving with strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
*More senior professionals (e.g., 10–15+ years) are also strongly encouraged to apply. Responsibilities and salary will adjust accordingly, with senior-level pay exceeding the posted range.
Investing in You
The base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000–$126,000, plus a generous benefits program. Salary ranges are based on the market median of similar jobs, according to third-party salary benchmark surveys. Base pay is determined based on internal equity and a candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support employee well-being, growth, and financial security. Our benefits are designed to offer flexibility and choice, including health coverage options, employer-sponsored insurance, retirement benefits, generous time off, and programs that support learning, growth, and community engagement.
Explore more about our culture, benefits, and life at Rincon on our Culture and Benefits page.
Additional Employment Information
Individuals offered employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment. Additionally, those hired who may be assigned to federal projects will be subject to further drug testing, including screening for cannabinoids (THC/marijuana), in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and other applicable federal regulations, which take precedence over California state and local laws.
Rincon Consultants, Inc does not accept unsolicited applicant/candidate resumes from search firm recruiters and/or temporary agencies that do not have a signed contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants. Further, such resumes received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual. Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
