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Job Description:
Opportunity :
Parsons is now hiring for a Principal Environmental Planner to lead various projects supporting our infrastructure division in California. This role is based in our Pasadena office.
This role offers hybrid remote working ( meaning allowed to work from home 2-3 days per week).
Responsibilities :
- Prepare scopes of work for environmental tasks including technical studies to be prepared, identification of proper level of CEQA/NEPA environmental documents, levels of efforts to complete documents, etc.
- Prepare cost estimates in support of environmental task scopes of work.
- Prepare CEQA and NEPA environmental documents: PES, PEAR, IS, EIR, CE, EA, and EIS.
- Research literature, websites to gather statistics and related data for environmental documents.
- Conduct field work activities and studies as it relates to transportation projects and State and Federal environmental requirements.
- Make observations, collect data, take photos, perform analysis, and maintain documentation.
- Prepare mapping and exhibits, preferable through ArcGIS or Adobe Illustrator for reports and presentations.
- Prepare and produce reports in accordance with Caltrans Standard Environmental Reference guidelines or through approved agency templates.
- Conduct environmental impact analyses for various environmental resources.
- Attend agency or public meetings.
- Organize data and prepare detailed spreadsheets for cost estimating.
- Specialized skills in mitigation monitoring, biology, cultural, or air quality would be desirable, but not necessary.
- Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Qualifications:
4-year degree in Urban/Environmental Planning, Environmental Sciences or related field and at least 10 years or more of related work experience.
Thorough knowledge of urban/environmental planning practices and procedures
Proficiency in utilizing PC and various software packages typically used in urban/environmental planning assignments is required
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Thorough understanding of local statutes and environmental rules and regulations
Proven ability for performing in a lead capacity on a project
Experience with MS Project, ARCGIS, and Adobe Illustrator is desirable
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.
Salary Range:
$83,300.00 - $145,800.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com.
Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
