Environmental Planner I

Arcadis

Entry-level Environmental Planner supporting planning and permitting for utility clients in California. Conducting data collection and managing multi-disciplinary environmental assessments.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $70,304 - $89,424 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental planning and permitting, with strong capabilities in conducting desktop assessments, field reviews, and managing interdisciplinary teams. Proficient in technical writing and compliance evaluation with federal and state regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Environmental PlanningGIS ProficiencyKnowledge Of California And Federal Permit RequirementsExperience With CEQA And NEPAFieldwork Experience With GPS Systems

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Hard Skills

Desktop Environmental AssessmentsProject ScopingTechnical WritingData CollectionProject Compliance EvaluationField AssessmentsRecord KeepingInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationPermit Application DevelopmentEnvironmental Regulatory Processes

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailTime ManagementCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

GISGPS Systems

Industry Keywords

Environmental ConsultingLinear Utility InfrastructureElectric Transmission FacilitiesGas Transmission FacilitiesWater InfrastructureSewer InfrastructureOil And Gas InfrastructureFederal And State RegulatorsPUCFERC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct desktop reviews and support field data collection related to project scoping and planning efforts.
Support and coordinate a regionally-focused multi-disciplinary team of scientists to develop project implementation and permitting strategies.
Effectively and efficiently manage desktop environmental assessments using GIS and other available methods.
Use strong technical writing, attention to detail, time management and communications skills to draft project documents and support permitting reviews.
Maintain electronic file systems and record keeping.
Conduct field reviews and site visits with other technical specialists, engineers, and construction personnel.
Occasionally conduct field assessments related to planned projects, requiring knowledge of GPS systems and the ability to conduct fieldwork for long hours, carrying supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, or related field.
One year of experience in the environmental field or advanced degree in environmental science or similar.
Knowledge of California and federal permit requirements.
Two years of experience in the environmental consulting industry (preferred).
Previous experience in the planning, permitting, and/or supporting the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric or gas transmission facilities, or other similar type of infrastructures (i.e., water, sewer, oil and gas, etc.) (preferred).
Experience with evaluating project compliance with state and federal laws and environmental and regulatory processes - federal, state and local regulators such as PUC, PSC, FERC, BLM, USFS, USFWS, USACE, as well as experience with CEQA and NEPA (preferred).
Previous experience with linear utility infrastructure programs (preferred).
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive reports/permit applications (preferred).
Experience with linear construction projects (e.g., utility projects, pipeline projects, etc.) (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
life insurance
paid parental leave
reward & recognition program
optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement
nine paid holidays
15 days PTO that accrue per year