Environmental Technical Studies Manager (Environmental Planning)

Location: Paso Robles, California; candidates must live locally or within California. Hybrid schedule with occasional travel to client offices, client sites, and project locations. No relocation expenses are provided.

Salary: $97,000–$150,000 USD annually.

Company

hirify.global provides environmental planning and technical consulting services for development, infrastructure, policy, and community projects throughout California.

What you will do

• Lead specialized technical studies covering air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, health risk assessments, energy, and noise/vibration.
• Review technical modeling using CalEEMod, EMFAC, AERMOD, HARP, TNM, SoundPLAN, RCNM, and CadnaA.
• Prepare, review, and finalize environmental reports and studies in compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and applicable regulations.
• Build the in-house Technical Services practice, including business planning, growth targets, budgets, workload, and financial performance.
• Recruit, mentor, and advise staff while leading a high-performing technical team.
• Support proposals, client relationships, business development, and identification of new market opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, engineering, Geography, Planning, or a related field; degree in progress is accepted.
• At least four years of professional experience in air quality and/or noise compliance, including leadership and project management.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local air quality and climate-change laws, California climate programs, and local air agency permitting.
• Deep understanding of environmental consulting, CEQA, and applicable processing requirements.
• Expertise with environmental modeling software and Microsoft Office Suite, plus strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid Class C California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record is required; ability to travel to client and job sites is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Primarily office-based hybrid work with independent and collaborative work environments.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employee and family coverage.
• HSA or HRA, flexible spending accounts, transit and parking benefits, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership program and 401(k) with company match.
• 15 days of paid time off, 12 paid company holidays, employee assistance, fitness reimbursement, and professional development programs.
• Occasional overtime and physical activities including standing, walking, bending, and sitting may be required.