Senior Environmental Planner Project Manager - Energy

About Us
We are an award-winning California-based environmental consulting firm with 600 professionals and more than 30 years of diverse experience serving clients in transportation energy water infrastructure private development and government sectors. Our mission is to deliver practical science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities infrastructure and natural systems.

As a people-centric organization we value collaboration fairness and transparency and are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both personal and professional growth while offering robust career opportunities. We are especially proud of our recent certification which reflects an independent assessment of our culture and our team member experiences.

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager to join our growing Energy Practice in California. We are seeking an experienced environmental consulting professional with expertise in CEQA compliance land use entitlement and environmental permitting combined with strong project management client relationship and leadership this role you will help guide some of Californias most complex renewable energy energy storage and grid modernization projects from early development through permitting and approval.

Our Energy team partners with leading renewable energy developers utilities and infrastructure providers to advance projects that support Californias energy transition and long-term grid reliability. Beyond delivering exceptional client service and technical excellence you will help foster a collaborative culture focused on professional growth innovation mentorship and continuous improvement while contributing to the growth and success of Rincons Energy Practice.

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 but we are open to considering California Arizona Nevada Oregon and Washington-based applicants.

What Youll Do

Project Leadership and Client Management

• Lead environmental planning permitting and entitlement efforts for renewable energy battery energy storage grid modernization and related infrastructure projects.
• Manage mid- to large-scale projects including scopes schedules budgets staffing quality assurance and client communication.
• Serve as a primary client contact and trusted advisor providing strategic guidance regarding environmental review permitting pathways project risks and agency coordination.
• Support early-stage project siting due diligence fatal flaw assessments and permitting strategy development.
• Oversee interdisciplinary teams of technical experts.

Technical Leadership

• Lead preparation and review of CEQA documents.
• Support preparation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents as needed.
• Develop and implement land use entitlement strategies including Conditional Use Permits General Plan Amendments zoning approvals and local agency permitting processes.
• Coordinate with local state and federal agencies and participate in public meetings hearings and stakeholder engagement efforts.

Business Development and Practice Growth

• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional work and strategic growth.
• Support proposal development interviews project scoping and cost estimating.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that expand Rincons Energy Practice and strengthen our presence within the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Serve in a project delivery and client development role that supports both successful project execution and long-term business growth.

Leadership and Mentoring

• Mentor and support junior and mid-level staff through technical guidance and professional development.
• Promote technical excellence quality collaboration and continuous improvement across project teams.
• Help shape the future growth and success of Rincons Energy Practice through leadership and knowledge sharing.

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Planning Environmental Studies Geography Urban Planning or a related field.
• Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible environmental consulting experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing CEQA documents.
• Strong project management experience including budget schedule scope and client management responsibilities.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating technical specialists.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational problem-solving and leadership abilities.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting renewable energy battery energy storage transmission utility or other major infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading land use entitlement and permitting efforts with counties cities and other public agencies.
• Experience conducting environmental due diligence site feasibility evaluations and permitting strategy development.
• Existing client relationships within the energy utility infrastructure or private development sectors.
• Proven success in business development proposal preparation and client account management.

Investing in You
The base salary range for this full-time position is $110000$150000 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 candidates 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 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.

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Senior Manager