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).

Please send a resume (including salary history) and cover letter, clearly stating the specific position for which you are applying (if any) by mail, fax, or email to the office location applying to and/or fax number below. No phone calls please.

• 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

• Associate Historical Archaeologist

  Aspen Environmental Group (Sacramento Office) seeks an experienced Associate Historical Archaeologist for its growing cultural resources section. Aspen's multidisciplinary staff provides environmental compliance, impact assessment, and mitigation services for a wide spectrum of energy and infrastructure projects (www.aspeneg.com ).

  This is a temporary, full-time position for up to 6-9 months, with potential for a permanent, full-time appointment. Pay commensurate with experience. Should the successful applicant be selected for a permanent position, Aspen offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
  Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: authoring EIS/EIR sections and compliance documents such as treatment plans and programmatic agreements; technical review of compliance documents; assisting with the preparation of multidisciplinary proposals; and training staff in cultural resource task completion and reviewing work of other team members.

  Minimum requirements include: M.A. or M.S. in Anthropology, Archaeology, or other closely related field; excellent writing skills; at least 10 years of experience including field and laboratory settings; experience in California cultural resources management; project management experience; a strong working knowledge of the federal and state cultural resources regulatory settings; ability to function effectively in a team environment, but also to work independently; ability to communicate effectively in writing and through oral presentations; and an ability to meet U.S. Secretary of the Interior standards for historical archaeology and qualify as a Registered Professional Archaeologist. Familiarity with 19th and 20th century historical resources and experience and/or training in GIS a plus.

  Please send resume, cover letter, references, and two writing samples to sactojobs@aspeneg.com. Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• 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.

• 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.