Managing Environmental Planner - CEQA

Company: Anchor QEA
Location: Irvine
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: Title: Managing Environmental Planner - CEQA Location: Irvine, CA Job Type: Full time Whats the Opportunity? Lead project teams in the development and implementation of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)/National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) planning and regulatory permitting strategies for a variety of projects related to port and waterfront redevelopment, water and energy infrastructure projects, ecological restoration, coastal resilience, and land use planning. You will oversee the development of environmental assessments and technical studies, and interact with clients, agencies, and other consultant teams to help develop important projects focusing on Californias coastal and aquatic environments. Responsibilities The managing planner will join Anchor QEAs growing planning and permitting team in California to lead environmental impact reviews and permitting processes for a variety of projects. This work includes the following responsibilities: Oversee preparation of technical analyses and reports for CEQA, NEPA, and other environmental documents to comply with state and federal regulations Oversee the preparation of regulatory permit application materials, by providing vision and guidance for staff on the review and interpretation of land use and development codes and regulatory agency requirements Act as the primary interface with clients, agencies, and other consultant team members regarding project strategies, technical approach and implementation schedules Develop and manage project scopes of work, budgets, and schedules Contribute meaningfully to Anchor QEAs project pipeline by leading or supporting competitive project pursuits, helping develop growth strategies, and serving as a subject matter expert on proposals, where applicable What Are We Looking For? Ideal candidates will have the following: Bachelors degree or higher with 12 years of relevant experience, preferably with consulting experience Experienced in developing environmental documentation related to CEQA/NEPA and state and federal regulations focused on but not limited to: Endangered Species Act Section 404/Section 401 of the Clean Water Act Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act Coastal Zone Management Act California Coastal Act Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act Section 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code Experience with public outreach to support environmental documents Experienced managing projects and leading teams of people Excellent written and verbal communication Able to effectively balance and delegate workload Experienced in leading proposals for competitive project pursuits What Can You Expect? A managing-level environmental planner at Anchor QEA can expect: Strategic, impact-focused role, shaping project approaches and outcomes Highly supportive environment, leading multi-disciplinary, collaborative teams High-visibility client and agency interaction, helping to guide key decision makers Ownership of business development strategies, emphasizing valued relationships Opportunities to shape the firms future with visibility into strategic planning Culture of flexibility and accountability with an emphasis on work-life balance Who Are We? Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com. How to Apply? Apply online through Anchor QEAs Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers -open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to recruitment@anchorqea.com Additional Information We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veterans status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check. Salary and Other Compensation: Salary Range: $129,300 - $145,500 Annual Bonus Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus. Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions: Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually Vacation: 3 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level. Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/ Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check

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