Environmental Planner

Growth Opportunity for Mid-Level Environmental Planner Southern California location preferred or remote location considered. We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. We are passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence—these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow. ICF is seeking a mid‑level Environmental Planner/Assistant Project Manager with a desire to grow into a Project Manager position supporting our Energy clients. This role will be a hybrid position with flexibility to work remotely or in the office as we continue to transition back to an office environment. The successful candidate will be a well‑versed professional who can work independently on projects, lead tasks, and interface with clients in a client‑facing setting. The successful candidate will be well‑organized, possess strong communication skills, excel in a fast‑paced environment, and desire to advance toward a senior‑level environmental planner/senior Project Manager position. Projects requiring immediate support are located in Los Angeles, Orange County, and the south San Joaquin Valley portions of California. Site visits to project locations are required. Job Description The primary duty of this role is to lead the development and implementation of environmental and regulatory compliance documents for utility‑related projects with a focus on energy projects. This person will work directly with clients, engineers, construction team members, to support environmental assessments, regulatory permitting, construction compliance, and construction implementation activities. A strong working knowledge of environmental compliance processes (including the California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA] and National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA]) and experience working directly with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as private sector clients such as California‑based utilities, renewable‑energy developers, and commercial/residential/industrial developers, and engineering companies is preferred. At a minimum, the position requires experience preparing environmental or local development related permit applications, drafting technical reports and deliverables, managing and tracking multiple projects concurrently, and working effectively with external clients. Key Responsibilities Serve as a task manager for environmental compliance of development projects, infrastructure projects, and land use plans, overseeing the preparation of documents, reports, presentations, technical memoranda, public notices, forms, and other work products. Conduct research; write proficiently; and manage multiple project schedules with competing deadlines and budget constraints. Interface directly with key clients and help build and maintain strong relationships. Lead and author deliverables. Be a collaborative member of an integrated project team of engineers, scientists, planners, regulators, and other stakeholders. Clearly communicate timelines, gather data from individuals across multiple lines of business and departments, and follow up as necessary. Participate in regular team meetings with the potential for occasional travel to client offices and remote project sites. Desire to move toward a position that allows you to lead internal teams of staff and subconsultants to exceed client expectations in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal efforts within subject‑matter expertise. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental science, biology, transportation/transit planning, communications, or related field. 5+ years of environmental planning and/or professional‑related experience in a consulting or team‑based environment. Professional Skills Experience preparing and managing high‑quality CEQA and NEPA documents for federal, state, and local government agencies, and/or experience preparing and managing high‑quality CEQA documents for private sector clients and engineering firms. Experience obtaining environmental permits, and reviewing technical studies such as those addressing biological resources, cultural resources, air quality, noise, traffic, and hydrology. Several years of project management experience working within a private consulting firm. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Possess analytic, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking skills. Proven success in working well independently and operating collaboratively on a team to resolve challenges in a neutral fashion. Equal Opportunity Employment We are an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please read our EEO policy. Pay Range The pay range for this position, based on full‑time employment, is $67,063.00 – $137,949.00 (California Remote Office, CA99). #J-18808-Ljbffr