Environmental Planner III

TL;DR

Environmental Planner III (Environmental Planning/Permitting): Lead environmental planning tasks from early site evaluation through construction support with an accent on permitting strategy, compliance documentation, and municipal planning deliverables. Focus on navigating CEQA/NEPA and ESA/CESA requirements, coordinating cross-disciplinary teams, and managing land-use impact analyses and stakeholder engagement.

Location: San Ramon, CA

Salary: $98,500 minimum (negotiable)

Company

hirify.global provides environmental consulting and sustainable engineering services using modeling and digital technology.

What you will do

• Lead environmental planning tasks from early site evaluation through construction support.
• Coordinate with technical specialists to develop avoidance, minimization, and permitting strategies.
• Prepare and manage environmental documentation, including permits, biological assessments, and compliance deliverables.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and permitting requirements while communicating risks to teams and clients.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permit conditions.
• Lead municipal planning projects (long-range plans, zoning updates, feasibility studies, development reviews) and serve as primary contact for municipal clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Natural Resources, Wildlife Biology, Planning, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in environmental planning, permitting, project coordination, or related environmental/utility/infrastructure work.
• Deep knowledge of zoning, land-use regulations, municipal planning processes, and development review procedures.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations, including CEQA/NEPA and ESA/CESA and the Clean Water Act.
• Experience drafting and supporting permits with major federal/state/regional agencies and permitting pathways (e.g., 404/401 permits, LSAA, S10 permits, Coastal Development Permits).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for fieldwork or client meetings.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment.
• Paid parental leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life/AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.

Hiring process

• Interviews to assess experience in environmental planning, permitting, and municipal/regulatory workflows.
• Discussion of project coordination approach and communication with technical teams and external partners.