Mid - Senior Level CEQA Project Manager

Terraphase Engineering Inc.

The Role

Overview

Lead CEQA document prep and manage environmental planning projects

Key Responsibilities

  • ceqa documentation
  • team coordination
  • project management
  • client interface
  • business development
  • stakeholder engagement

Tasks

-Present at public hearings, stakeholder meetings, and agency workshops, demonstrating subject matter expertise and facilitating consensus. -Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams, ensuring that environmental analyses, regulatory strategies, and project deliverables are accurate, consistent, and aligned with project goals. -Drive business development by cultivating client relationships, identifying new project opportunities, and leading proposal development with cross-functional teams. -Interface directly with clients, agency staff, and legal counsel to navigate entitlement strategies, permitting processes, and environmental review pathways. -Mentor staff and contribute to team-building efforts, fostering a supportive and growth-oriented culture. -Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and contract requirements, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with agency and client expectations. -Lead or oversee the research and preparation of CEQA documents, including Categorical Exemptions, Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports under the mentorship of well-seasoned CEQA Principals.

Requirements

  • environmental degree
  • strategic thinker
  • detail oriented
  • ceqa
  • tribal planning
  • permitting

What You Bring

-Bachelor's or Master’s degree in environmental planning, environmental sciences, urban and regional planning, geography, or a related discipline. -A strategic thinker who thrives in a casual and collaborative environment and is motivated by making meaningful environmental and community impacts. -Excellent attention to detail, communication, organization, writing, and presentation skills. -5+ years of professional experience in CEQA document preparation, NEPA knowledge a plus. -Familiarity with tribal planning or interest in working with our Tribal clients to support self-governance. -Knowledge of complex permitting processes is a plus. -Experience with or interest in public educational facilities projects is a plus.

The Company

About Terraphase Engineering Inc.

-Founded with a vision to provide cutting-edge environmental consulting and engineering solutions. -Focused on addressing complex environmental and infrastructure challenges across industries. -Specializes in sustainable solutions for water resources, energy systems, and urban development. -Known for delivering high-impact projects that balance environmental and economic goals. -Has successfully partnered with public and private sectors on projects that improve infrastructure, safety, and community resilience. -Notable projects include water management systems, renewable energy integration, and urban transportation development. -Expertise spans across regulatory compliance, environmental assessments, and sustainable infrastructure design.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy & Utilities

Government

General Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Steel and Ironworks Manufacturing

Wood Products Manufacturing

Pre-cast Concrete Manufacturing

Semiconductor Product Manufacturing

Aerospace Product Manufacturing

Solar Panel Manufacturing

Metal Recycling

Battery Recycling

Ship Maintenance and Repair

Auto Repair and Scrap Yards

Telecommunications and Data Centers

Railway

Mining

Food Processing

Marine Transport

Waste Management

Water Resources

Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Construction Management