Organization
Helix Environmental Planning
Job Description
As a Principal Planner, you will:
- Lead corporate and regional business development initiatives
- Build and strengthen long-term client and agency relationships
- Identify and pursue new contract opportunities and preferred clients
- Manage large, complex CEQA/NEPA compliance projects and on-call contracts
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to HELIX standards
- Prepare proposals and participate in interviews to win new work
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across HELIX offices
- Represent HELIX at public meetings, hearings, and professional events
- Mentor, recruit, and develop environmental planning staff
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, environmental science, environmental engineering, public planning, or related field
- 10+ years managing CEQA/NEPA programs, including 5+ years as a CEQA/NEPA consultant
- Proven business development experience with active Northern/Central California client relationships
- Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills
- Experience managing large, multidisciplinary projects
- Ability to work from a HELIX office in Folsom or Roseville at least two days per week
Preferred Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in a related field
- AICP or Certified Environmental Planner certification
- Experience managing direct reports
FT/PT
Full Time