Environmental Technical Studies Manager

CSG Consultants, Inc.

Technical Studies Manager leading specialized environmental studies and compliance at CSG Consultants. Overseeing projects on air quality and regulatory frameworks in California with a focus on innovation and team growth.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $114,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the Technical Manager for specialized technical studies.
Working with the Director of Environmental Planning, develop a Technical Studies Business Plan, which emphasizes goals and desired growth benchmarks in both the short- and long-term timeframe.
Lead and review technical modeling for Air Quality (CalEEMod, EMFAC, AERMOD and HARP), Health Risk Assessments, GHG Emissions, Energy, and Noise/Vibration (TNM, SoundPLAN, RCNM, CadnaA).
Prepare, review, and finalize technical studies, reports and environmental studies in compliance with CEQA/NEPA and local, state and federal regulations.
Manage the Technical Studies team budget, financial performance and workload to achieve targets.
Recruit, mentor, advise and provide feedback to staff, fostering a high performing and collaborative culture.
Ensure requirements of CEQA are met by completing analysis and documentation within specific guidelines.
Participate in proposal efforts, including developing scopes, budgets, qualifications and win themes for new project opportunities.
Act as a key point of contact for key clients, maintaining relationships and ensuring satisfaction.
Identify market opportunities to grow the technical services practice.
Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated capabilities with written and verbal business English, spelling, grammar and vocabulary.
Keen attention to detail.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, engineering, Geography, Planning or related field (or in process)
Minimum 4 years of professional experience in air quality and/or noise compliance, including leadership and project management roles
Familiarity with federal, state and local air quality and climate change laws, such as the Clean Air Act, California climate change plans and programs such as Cap and Trade and the Scoping Plan, and local air agency permitting requirements
Deep understanding of the principles and practices of the environmental consulting industry, including CEQA and applicable processing requirements
Expert knowledge of modeling software in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting at public hearings or to clients
Possession and maintenance of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and family coverage
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), depending on your selected health insurance plan
Flexible Spending Accounts and Transit/Parking benefits
Group and Voluntary Life insurance
Long-Term Disability insurance
Employee Stock Ownership program*
401(k) program with a company match*
15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid company holidays
California Paid Sick Leave (for part-time/as-needed employees)*
Employee Assistance program
Fitness Reimbursement program
Professional Development program*

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical studiesair quality modelingCalEEModEMFACAERMODHARPGHG emissionsnoise modelingTNMSoundPLAN

Soft Skills

leadershipproject managementmentoringcommunicationattention to detailcollaborationclient relationship managementbusiness English proficiency

Certifications

valid Class 'C' California driver's license