Aspen Environmental Group is distinguished by highly motivated people in a wide range of disciplines including planning, economics, biology, engineering, and physical sciences. We offer a challenging work environment with competitive salaries and benefits. Even when we are not advertising for specific positions, we are always looking for exceptionally qualified people. Therefore, inquiries and resumes not specific to an advertised position opening are welcome. Aspen has offices in San Francisco, Sacramento, Agoura Hills (the Los Angeles area), and Phoenix (Aspen Consulting Engineers).

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• Senior CEQA/NEPA Project Manager:
  

  Aspen is seeking a senior professional to manage environmental impact analyses and environmental planning projects. The position requires a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, planning, or a related field (master's degree preferred) and at least ten years of experience conducting impact analysis pursuant to CEQA and NEPA, including management of EIRs and EISs. The responsibilities of the position include:

  • Coordination of multi-disciplinary teams in the preparation of CEQA and NEPA documents and providing support in environmental planning and permitting, primarily for public works and infrastructure projects;
  • Developing and maintaining positive relationships with clients and public agencies;
  • Oversight of the preparation of technical analyses for environmental documents, including assurance of product quality;
  • Supervision of staff and subcontractors;
  • Developing and managing project budgets and schedules;
  • Participation in business development activities and management of proposal preparation efforts; and
  • Contract negotiations, task order preparation, and contract compliance.

  The successful candidate must be an effective project manager and client liaison, have excellent writing and communication skills, and possess the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.

  This position can be held in any Aspen office location.

Sacramento Openings

• Senior Air Quality Engineer

  Aspen Environmental Group is seeking an experienced senior air quality engineer to assist in the preparation of environmental impact analyses and environmental planning projects primarily for energy and infrastructure projects. Experience with the energy sector and power generation is a must. Responsibilities will include: emission quantification/verification, modeling, emission offset verification, impact assessment, permit coordination, and preparation of testimony. This position requires a bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering (preferably chemical, environmental, or mechanical) or environmental science, and 8-12 years of related experience. The qualified candidate must have excellent analytical skills along with above average writing and verbal communication skills, be proficient with Microsoft Office, and possess the ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.

• Senior Project Manager

  Aspen Environmental Group is seeking a senior professional to manage environmental impact analyses and environmental planning projects. The position requires a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, planning, or a related field (master's degree preferred) and at least ten years of experience conducting impact analysis pursuant to CEQA and NEPA, including management of EIRs and EISs. Responsibilities include management of CEQA and NEPA document preparation and support in environmental planning and permitting, primarily for public works and infrastructure projects. Other responsibilities include supervision of staff and subcontractors, participation in business development activities, and management of proposal preparation. Must be an effective project manager and client liaison, have excellent writing and communication skills, and possess the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.

• Senior Biologist

  The position at Aspen Environmental Group requires a bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) and 8 or more years of experience with California ecosystems. This is a senior position that would involve expert technical consultant services to clients, interaction with resource agencies, guidance to junior employees, personnel management and development, and assistance to the company's business development efforts. Preferred experience includes assessment of biological impacts under CEQA and NEPA, preparation of Biological Assessments, formulation of habitat restoration plans, design of biological resource mitigation programs, and supervision of botanical/wildlife/wetland studies and surveys. The ability to manage CEQA/NEPA projects is an advantage. Knowledge of natural resource management, conservation biology, and permitting under endangered species and natural resource protection regulations is also desirable. The successful candidate must be an effective project manager and client liaison, have excellent writing and communication skills, and possess the ability to work well with other professionals on multi-disciplinary teams.

• Environmental Planner/Scientist
  

  Aspen Environmental Group is seeking a mid-level professional to assist in the preparation of environmental impact analyses and environmental planning projects primarily for public works and infrastructure projects. Responsibilities will include research and preparation of CEQA, NEPA, and other planning documents; assisting project managers with project support activities, including public participation, document production, and coordination of subcontractors; and participation in business development activities. This position requires a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, planning, or a related field (Master's degree preferred), working knowledge of CEQA and NEPA, and 2 - 5 years of related experience. Must have excellent writing and verbal communication skills, be proficient with Microsoft Office, and possess the ability work with multi-disciplinary teams.

• Vegetation Management Specialist
  

  Aspen Environmental Group is seeking a Vegetation Management Specialist to administer projects along its transmission lines ROWs throughout Northern California. The Vegetation Management Specialist will implement integrated vegetation management procedures, monitor and maintain NERC conductor clearance with vegetation, work with contractors to remove vegetation within the ROW, and compliance with environmental requirements. The position requires forestry or related degree and a minimum of 3 years of utility line clearance experience.

• Energy and Infrastructure Planner/Analyst
  

  Aspen is seeking an energy and infrastructure planner/analyst with a minimum of 5 years of experience in producing plans or reports to determine trends and issues associated with the energy and water supply industries in California. The candidate should have a thorough understanding of: supply, demand, pricing, reliability, efficiency and the associated impacts on public health and safety, the economy, resources, and the environment. The position requires a minimum of a BA/BS in energy policy/science, planning, or related field. Excellent writing and research skills are required.
  
  

• Other Areas of Interest
  

  We are also looking for experienced specialists in the following areas of CEQA/NEPA analysis:

  • Land Use
  • Traffic and Transportation
  • Water Resources
  • Visual Resources
  • Air Quality
  • Noise

Aspen Environmental Group does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), creed, national origin, color, disability as defined by law, disabled veteran status, Vietnam veteran status, religion, age (40 and above), medical condition (including cancer-related, HIV, and/or AIDS), marital status, ancestry, or sexual orientation.