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CDM Smith

Environmental Planner (CEQA/NEPA Specialist)

Posted 2 days ago

Job Description

Drive Meaningful Environmental Change Through Impactful Projects
With a high degree of autonomy, you will lead the collection, synthesis, and analysis of complex environmental data to support critical impact assessments under CEQA and NEPA—helping shape responsible development across diverse projects.
You’ll tackle analyses ranging from foundational to highly complex, contributing to environmental documents, technical studies, and strategic plans that influence real-world outcomes. As a trusted expert, you’ll review and elevate the work of junior staff and subconsultants, ensuring high-quality, actionable deliverables.
In this role, you’ll get out in the field and into the data, overseeing or conducting investigations, surveys, and research to evaluate the environmental footprint of proposed land use and infrastructure projects. You’ll work closely with engineers, designers, and clients, solving complex challenges and driving innovative, compliant solutions.
You’ll play a key role in navigating environmental regulations, reviewing land use plans for alignment with local, state, and federal laws—and helping teams proactively address compliance risks.
As a core contributor, you’ll create and shape CEQA/NEPA documentation, including EIRs, EISs, Environmental Assessments, technical appendices, and categorical exemptions—turning technical insights into clear, compelling reports that guide decision-making.
Beyond technical work, you’ll engage with communities and stakeholders, supporting public outreach efforts through presentations, workshops, and informational materials that bring projects to life.
You’ll also:

Partner with project leadership to manage workflow, quality, and deliverables
Mentor and develop junior staff, building the next generation of environmental professionals
Collaborate on proposals and client pursuits, helping win impactful work
Advise clients directly on their evolving CEQA/NEPA compliance needs

This is a highly collaborative role where you’ll blend science, policy, and strategy—making a tangible impact on communities, infrastructure, and the environment.

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Environmental Planner (CEQA/NEPA Specialist) at CDM Smith | Renata