GEI Consultants, Inc. (GEI) is seeking a mid-level California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)/National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental planning professional to join a dynamic and growing team of professionals in our Rancho Cordova, CA office. GEI is a leading engineering and environmental consulting firm ranked #95 in the ENR top 500 (2019). We serve hundreds of government, water, energy, industry, and institutional clients, and have completed 50,000 project engagements throughout the United States, Canada, and more than 20 other countries.

A privately held and employee owned company, GEI was founded nearly 50 years ago by five engineering pioneers. GEI now consists of over 800 employees in multiple offices throughout the U.S. and Canada, with about 130 staff in our Rancho Cordova office. Our technical experts are involved in dozens of specialty services emanating from our core solutions in the water, energy, buildings, infrastructure and industrial sectors. Our technical experts are some of the most innovative and leading subject matter experts in their respective fields. We continue to grow and expand in our solutions, expertise and geography to ensure we can continue providing valuable solutions to our clients.

Our culture is one where we encourage employees to respectfully and thoughtfully challenge current practices for continual improvement. We believe this constructive engagement helps us evolve in an ever-changing business environment and will strengthen our organization in the future. Our practices reflect our commitment to a collaborative teaming approach, encouraging diverse perspectives which lead to innovation and value-added solutions that fuel our success. Our committed employees work hard for our clients and in support of one another. In return, we invest in a culture with engaging learning and career development opportunities, a competitive total rewards package, recognition, and the opportunity for some fun along the way.

Job Description 

GEI has an excellent junior/mid-level (2-8 years of experience) environmental opportunity in our Rancho Cordova office to help support our growing environmental practice in California. The position involves executing work on projects located throughout the state in the water, energy, transportation, and other sectors. The position has tremendous short- and long-term growth opportunities for your career within GEI. As part of our multidisciplinary project teams, you will have an important role in executing projects; interfacing with existing and new clients to ensure their environmental compliance needs are met; conducting environmental analyses for CEQA, NEPA, and other technical documents; and working as part of our team to solve an array of problems critical to California’s most important environmental challenges. The position is a regular, full-time role. 

Essential Responsibilities & Duties 

• Perform project delivery activities such as report writing, undertaking and organizing data collection, conducting site visits, performing data and literature review, interfacing with clients and teaming partners, and coordinating and preparing CEQA/NEPA and environmental permitting documentation.
• Support senior management with business development and responding to requests for proposals.
• As part of integrated teams, work closely and collaboratively with other project GEI environmental specialists, engineers, planners, project managers, and project directors to execute projects effectively and efficiently.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience with writing environmental documents and conducting environmental analysis and experience successfully preparing CEQA and NEPA documents.
• BA, BS, MA, MS, or Ph.D. in Environmental Studies, Environmental or Biological Sciences, Urban Planning, Geography, or other natural or physical sciences degree from an accredited college or university.
• Outstanding problem-solving, organization, coordination, writing, people, and verbal communication skills; solid work ethic; and ability to work independently and collaborate with others as part of multidisciplinary teams.  
• Excellent quality of work and technical experience a must.
• Successful track record of adherence to project budgets and schedules.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Air quality analysis (including greenhouse gas emissions analysis) experience a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision and More
• Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• And Much More…