CEQA Compliance Lead

About Us

We are a California-based environmental consulting firm with 500+ professionals and over 30 years of experience serving clients across the transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and қурул sectors. We are proud to be a
Certified Great Place to Work
, as reflected in the experiences our employees share on Glassdoor and the trust, connection, and sense of purpose felt across our company.

Our mission is to deliver practical, science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities, infrastructure, and natural systems. At Rincon, people come first. We value collaboration, fairness, and transparency, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can grow, contribute meaningfully, and do their best work.

We are seeking an CEQA Compliance Lead to support our growing Energy and Utilities practice across California. The successful Funktionen will oversee environmental compliance efforts for major utility and infrastructure projects
, managing field teams and deliverables to ensure the highest quality results for our clients.

This role may offer a hybrid work setup, blending time in the office with remote work as business needs evolve. We enjoy coming together in person to collaborate, connect with teammates, and partner with clients, and may prioritize candidates who live within 50 miles of a Rincon office. Eligible office locations for this role include Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.

• Manage and oversee pre‑construction surveys, construction monitoring, and post‑construction compliance surveys.
• Lead and supervise field teams conducting biological, cultural, and environmental compliance monitoring.
• Direct and review QA/QC processes, ensuring accuracy of daily logs, weekly, monthly, and annual compliance reports.
• Maintain accountability for project deliverables, timelines, and quality standards.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
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Ensure effective communication with stakeholders to align on project goals and compliance requirements.
• Provide guidance and technical direction to clients and team members throughout project execution.

• Manage compliance monitoring programs for large infrastructure projects.
• Supervise, mentor, and coordinate field biologists, cultural specialists, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate scopes, schedules, budgets, and compliance monitoring programs, ensuring adherence to CEQA, NEPA, ESA, CWA, and related regulatory requirementsಂದು.

• BA/BS in environmental science, biology, cultural resources, or a related discipline.
• 5–10+ years of experience in environmental compliance, including field surveys and monitoring programs.
• Experience with utilities projects and/or renewable infrastructure is highly preferred.
• Strong technical writing and QA/QC skills for compliance documentation and reporting.
• Proven ability to manage teams, coordinate with agencies, and maintain client relationships.
Familiarity with California biological and cultural resources, special‑status species, and permitting processes.
• déi willingness to conduct occasional fieldwork, sometimes involving travel across Southern California.

The base salary range for this full‑time position is $80,000–$126,000, plus a generous benefits program. Salary ranges are based on the market median of similar jobs, according to third‑party salary benchmark surveys. Base pay is determined based on internal equity and candidate’s job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support employee well‑being, growth, and financial security. Our benefits are designed to offer flexibility and choice, including health coverage options, employer‑sponsored insurance, retirement benefits, generous time off, беременности. sure we're safe, and programs that support learning,…