Full-Time
CA - Los Angeles County, CA - San Diego County, Southern California
HELIX is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to work out of one of our Southern California offices located in San Diego or Pasadena. This role offers fantastic opportunities for growth and the ability to work on diverse projects – the sky is the limit!
You’ll have the opportunity to prepare CEQA/NEPA compliance and related environmental documents for a wide range of projects including private sector residential, commercial, and industrial development; public plans and programs; water/wastewater, storm water, and energy/utilities facilities; transportation infrastructure; educational facilities; and parks and recreation facilities. To complete this important work, you’ll have the support of our in-house environmental, biological, landscape architecture, regulatory permitting, cultural resources, acoustical, air quality, habitat restoration, and GIS staff.
The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships among team members, staff, clients, and agencies. This position will be required to work out of one the offices a minimum of three days per week.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Managing small to medium-sized CEQA/NEPA compliance documents (including related technical studies) and assisting in the completion of larger environmental documents
- Preparing letter proposals and assisting in the preparation of larger proposals, as well as participating in interviews
- Participating in marketing/business development efforts
- Interacting with clients and reviewing agencies
- Coordinating effectively with other environmental planning staff, in-house technical specialists, and subconsultants.
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in environmental studies, environmental science, geography, natural science, environmental engineering, public planning, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the preparation of CEQA and/or NEPA compliance documents.
- Knowledge of the California environmental and regulatory setting, obtained through directly related work experience within that setting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Master’s or PhD degree (or equivalent) in environmental studies, environmental science, geography, natural science, environmental engineering, public planning, business, or a related field.
- Experience managing the preparation of CEQA/NEPA documents, including managing scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
- Experience in leading proposals and business pursuits, and the marketing of consulting services.
- Extensive work experience within Southern California.
- Existing, enduring client relationships.
Job Features
HELIX is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to work out of one of our Southern California offices located in San Diego or Pasadena. This role offers fantastic opportunities for growth and the ...
As-Needed
CA - Los Angeles County, CA - Orange County, CA - Riverside County, CA - San Diego County, Southern California
HELIX is seeking as-needed archaeologists for our Cultural Resources group in southern California for project work primarily based in San Diego, Riverside, and Orange counties. HELIX is a full-service environmental firm providing cultural resources, biological, landscape architecture, regulatory permitting, acoustical, air quality, habitat restoration, and GIS services to public and private clients across a variety of sectors.
As-Needed Archaeologist responsibilities primarily consist of archaeological construction monitoring, record keeping, and communication with HELIX staff. Additional responsibilities may include records searches and background research, field surveys, excavation (testing and data recovery), laboratory work (cleaning, sorting, identifying, and cataloging artifacts), assistance with report writing, and preparation of Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 forms.
Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors in high-heat conditions, sometimes for extended periods; be knowledgeable of the archaeology and culture history of southern California; and be self-motivated and possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills. Candidates must have reliable transportation with a valid California Driver’s License, be willing to work independently as well as with on-site construction and tribal personnel, and have a positive attitude.
Minimum Requirements for Archaeological Field Technicians:
- Must be currently enrolled in (or have previously completed) college-level classes in anthropology, archaeology, history of California, or closely related field, or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated experience conducting archaeological fieldwork that may include survey, excavation, in-field analysis, monitoring, and documentation
- Knowledge of the archaeology and cultural history of southern California
- Ability to identify artifacts and cultural features
- Possess a valid California Driver’s License and 3 years clean driving record
- Ability to work full days in outdoor/remote/high heat conditions
- Demonstrate strong written/verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in anthropology, archaeology, history, or closely related field
- Professional cultural resources management experience in southern California archaeology
- Construction monitoring experience
- Experience with artifact cataloging and analysis
- Experience documenting sites and preparing DPR forms
- Willingness to travel and stay overnight
- City of San Diego-qualified monitor
- Willingness to work night shifts when needed (projects starting at 5pm or later)
- Current HAZWOPER certification
- Current railway/roadway safety training/certification
Job Features
HELIX is seeking as-needed archaeologists for our Cultural Resources group in southern California for project work primarily based in San Diego, Riverside, and Orange counties. HELIX is a full-service...
As-Needed
CA - Los Angeles County, CA - Sacramento County, CA - San Diego County, Northern California, Southern California
HELIX is seeking an As-Needed Architectural Historian/Historian to supplement the high-quality cultural resources management team across California. HELIX offers cultural resources, environmental, biological, acoustical, air quality, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors. Our cultural resources staff completes all types of cultural resources studies for a wide range of local, state, and federal projects.
The successful As-Needed Architectural Historian candidate will assist in conducting cultural resources/built environment studies for a wide range of project types throughout California, reporting to the Cultural Resources Group Manager. Responsibilities will include historical research, preparation of historic documentation including California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 series forms, assisting in preparation of technical reports and communications with other cultural resources and environmental planning staff, subconsultants, clients, and agency staff. With this being an as-needed position, the number of hours is expected to vary and cannot be guaranteed.
Please provide a detailed resume or curriculum vita demonstrating your project experience and how you meet the requirements and additional skills listed below.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in History, Architectural History, or a closely related field, or equivalent work experience
- Strong research, writing, organizational, and verbal communication skills. Experience conducting historical research
- Experience authoring architectural descriptions and historic contexts
- Experience preparing California DPR forms
- Familiarity with historic preservation and cultural resources management within the State of California
Job Features
HELIX is seeking an As-Needed Architectural Historian/Historian to supplement the high-quality cultural resources management team across California. HELIX offers cultural resources, environmental, bio...
Full-Time
CA - Bay Area, CA - Central Valley, CA - Sacramento County, Northern California
HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. (HELIX), a California-based environmental consulting and planning firm, is seeking a team-orientated and motivated Senior CEQA/NEPA Environmental Project Manager with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic, to join our Northern California team. HELIX provides CEQA/NEPA, air quality and greenhouse gas, noise and vibration, biological resource, cultural resource management, habitat restoration, regulatory permitting, environmental compliance monitoring, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors. This position will report to our Northern California Environmental Planning Group Manager based out of our Folsom Office.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the preparation and processing of CEQA compliance documents and related technical studies as well as client expectations, project schedules, and budget. Duties include document preparation; coordination with other environmental planning staff, in-house technical specialists, and subconsultants; budget and invoice management; as well as interaction with clients and reviewing agencies (county, city, CDFW, RWQCB, USACE). Proposal preparation and business development are also required, and the successful candidate must possess the experience, communication skills, and interest for these activities. The ideal Senior Environmental Project Manager candidate must also possess strong Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) and interpersonal skills along with the proven ability to build collaborative relationships among team members, other HELIX staff, clients, subconsultants, and agencies.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in environmental studies, environmental science, environmental engineering, public planning, or a related field.
- Minimum eight years of experience in the preparation of CEQA compliance documents, including at least four years of experience in the preparation of proposals, a proven track record of business development, and management of CEQA compliance projects.
- Experience in leading proposals and business pursuits and marketing of environmental consulting services.
- Existing client relationships.
- Excellent writing, verbal communication, analytical, and presentation skills.
- Strong attention to detail, including strong spelling, proofreading, and organizational skills.
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Master’s or PhD degree (or equivalent) in environmental studies, environmental science, geography, natural science, environmental engineering, public planning, business, or a related field.
- Experience with a variety of infrastructure and development project types, CEQA document types, and private sector/public agency clients is desirable.
- Extensive work experience within Central and Northern California.
Job Features
HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. (HELIX), a California-based environmental consulting and planning firm, is seeking a team-orientated and motivated Senior CEQA/NEPA Environmental Project Manager w...
Full-Time
CA - Los Angeles County, Southern California
HELIX's Construction Group, is seeking a highly motivated Habitat Restoration Construction Foreman with a strong work ethic to join our Los Angeles (El Monte). Our Construction Group division specializes in environmental construction, habitat restoration/maintenance throughout California.
We pride ourselves on commitment to excellence. HELIX provides, habitat restoration, biological consulting, landscape architecture, cultural resource management, regulatory permitting, environmental compliance monitoring, CEQA/NEPA acoustics and noise control, air quality and greenhouse gas, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors.
Responsibilities/Duties
The Construction Foreman will be responsible for leading multiple crews on multiple construction tasks/sites simultaneously. This position will independently assess the status of construction-oriented projects and accurately/timely report to project managers and supervisor. This position will also meet regularly with project managers, clients and biologists. This position is required to actively perform tasks with crews.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience with irrigation installation, programming and monitoring controllers and irrigation field adjustments
- Experience with operating heavy equipment such as a backhoe, ride-on trencher, skidsteer, front-end loader, etc.
- Previous experience directing crews as a foreman/crew lead and day-to-day planning/supervision of project sites
- Previous experience assessing and reporting status of construction-oriented projects independently
- Previous experience with electronic logs/reporting
- Physically able to stand for extended periods of time, walk on slopes/uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.,
- Valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record over the last 3 years
- Fluent in English with strong oral/written communication skills
- Bilingual (fluent in English/Spanish)
- Experience working with environmental consultants, such as biologists
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Qualified Applicator’s License (QAL)
Job Features
HELIX’s Construction Group, is seeking a highly motivated Habitat Restoration Construction Foreman with a strong work ethic to join our Los Angeles (El Monte). Our Construction Group division sp...
Full-Time
CA - San Diego County, Southern California
HELIX is seeking an experienced senior-level GIS Specialist to manage our Southern California GIS group. The position will be based out of our San Diego County office in La Mesa, California, with flexible hours and hybrid work options so employees can choose what best fits their work style – whether that is an office setting or working from your home office or a combination of both.
The GIS team supports 50+ environmental planners, biologists, archaeologists, and a variety of other technical staff. They manage data collection tools and provide analysis and cartographic services for technical reports, including vegetation and sensitive resource mapping, analyses of project impacts, and development of resource management and mitigation plans.
This position will provide leadership to the Southern California GIS team, collaborating closely with the Northern California GIS team, and working in partnership with the Northern California GIS Manager and HELIX leadership on new technologies, GPS options, software and business pursuits. This position will manage internal projects to create efficiencies in the GIS process at HELIX through application, map and survey design.
This position requires design, layout and production of GIS datasets and cartographic output. The candidate should be a reliable, self-motivated individual with attention to detail and a positive attitude. This individual will need the ability to communicate effectively, demonstrating very strong communication and soft skills in supervising staff, partnering with team members, and collaborating across multiple disciplines and offices. They must be able to prioritize, multi-task and complete high-quality work within specified deadlines. Customer service is a priority in the GIS department. Having a solutions-oriented, collaborative, team mindset is a requirement.
The candidate must have professional expertise using Esri’s ArcGIS Desktop 10.x software, including Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst. Typical duties include GIS data management, data conversion, map creation, and metadata generation and maintenance, for small to large projects. Must have the ability to incorporate, edit and manage various types of data into GIS. Relocation is not available for this position. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Please provide a cover letter with your application.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in geography or closely related field with a concentration in GIS
- Minimum ten years of professional work experience in a GIS position; with progressive levels of responsibility, including a supervisory role
- Expert knowledge of GIS software, tools, principals and standards using Esri’s ArcPro, ArcGIS Desktop, 3D and Spatial Analyst
- Proficiency in cartography and map design, including an understanding of coordinate systems.
- Knowledge of GPS technology, field data collection techniques, and data integration to GIS using ArcGIS Field Maps and ArcGIS Survey123
- Familiarity with the Southern California geographic environment and data sources, including environmental resources, impact analyses, and knowledge of biological, archaeological, paleontological, and habitat restoration data sources
- Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Master’s Degree in geography or closely related field
- Professional GIS experience working in the environmental consulting industry
- Drone pilot, or experience processing drone flight data, preferably using ArcGIS Drone2Map.
- AutoCAD experience (preferably AutoCAD Map), including using it as a standalone software, and converting data to/from ArcMap.
- Experience using the Adobe Suite, preferably Adobe InDesign.
Job Features
HELIX is seeking an experienced senior-level GIS Specialist to manage our Southern California GIS group. The position will be based out of our San Diego County office in La Mesa, California, with flex...
Full-Time
CA - Los Angeles County, Southern California
HELIX is seeking a motivated Biologist (Restoration Specialist) with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic to join Pasadena office team. HELIX is a full-service environmental consulting firm which offers a full suite of services including dedicated focus on biological, habitat restoration, regulatory permitting, and environmental compliance monitoring. We work on a range of interesting projects in both the public and private sectors, spanning habitats from coastal to mountain and into the deserts. In addition to supporting habitat restoration projects from a planning and biological monitoring perspective, the HELIX team includes restoration practitioners who physically implement restoration projects in the field. This ability makes HELIX one of the few firms that can truly design and build restoration projects in house, from growing the plants to monitoring the success, all under one roof. If you ever wanted to be part of the entire restoration process, HELIX is an excellent place to do it.
Our Pasadena location offers a unique opportunity for growth. While HELIX has a robust biological and restoration presence throughout Southern California, our Pasadena office is one of our newest and we are looking to add to our team to continue HELIX’s growth throughout Los Angeles and in restoration projects. This position is a great opportunity for someone excited about being part of a growing office and team and helping to further grow our restoration discipline.
Biologist (Restoration Specialist) responsibilities include supporting the HELIX biology and habitat restoration teams with habitat restoration project work.
Responsibilities May Include
- Design or assist with designing habitat restoration projects to meet project goals and success criteria.
- Design and implement site exploration programs to evaluate the potential for successful restoration efforts.
- Work with Field Restoration Crews to implement restoration designs and lead adaptive management efforts as projects evolve through the restoration process.
- Develop habitat restoration plans in conjunction with regulatory permitting staff that meet project permit goals.
- Assist with project design and descriptions to support restoration grant application efforts.
- Conduct or lead biology surveys, including biological reconnaissance, vegetation mapping, special-status plant surveys, jurisdictional delineations, focused species surveys and/or pre-construction clearance surveys.
- Conduct or lead biological monitoring for construction/restoration projects.
- Assist project managers with preparation and processing of wetland permit applications and supporting materials.
- Participate in business development by keeping resume current, doing a great job on projects, and looking for possible leads for new work.
- Prepare or assist project managers with proposals and augments for private and public projects, as well as preparation for (or attendance at) project interviews.
- Includes occasional overnight travel.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an environmental science, including botany, biology or other related field (degree in biochemistry or microbiology not acceptable)
- five years of experience (outside of academic requirements) as a professional biologist or restoration ecologist conducting duties related to the job requirements, including at least 2 years of work experience in Southern California
- Experience with field data collection methods and equipment
- Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to hike long distances over varying terrain under varying weather conditions
- Valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record over the last 3 years
- Ability for occasional overnight travel
- Experience working for an environmental consulting firm
- Permits to conduct focused surveys for southern California special-status flora and fauna
- Arborist Certification from the International Society of Arboriculture
- Society for Ecological Restoration CERP or CERPIT
- Basic Wetland Delineation Certificate
- Society of Wetland Scientists Wetland Certification
- Experience facilitating coordination and/or acting as liaison with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and/or California Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Experience with hands-on habitat restoration, including plant propagation or equipment operation
- Experience with the proper use of herbicide
- Experience with ArcGIS for field data collection
- Experience leading field survey efforts and monitoring efforts
- Experience with environmental compliance monitoring during construction
Job Features
HELIX is seeking a motivated Biologist (Restoration Specialist) with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic to join Pasadena office team. HELIX is a full-service environmental consulting fi...
Full-Time
CA - Los Angeles County, CA - Orange County, Southern California
HELIX is seeking an experienced Principal Planner for our Pasadena office location. This role offers fantastic opportunities for growth and the ability to work with an exceptional management team on important projects – the sky is the limit!
This will be a senior position reporting to our Southern California Planning Division Manager, and with direct responsibility for business development, maintenance of client relationships, recruitment and mentoring of staff, and project management, working with environmental planning staff and specialists in other disciplines throughout HELIX’s Southern California offices.
The ideal candidate must possess strong project management and leadership skills, with the proven ability to complete large, complex projects within time and budget constraints. They will have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships among team members, staff, clients, and agencies.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Take on a strong leadership role in corporate business development. Build relationships with key clients. Identify, target, and develop preferred new clients with significant opportunities. Play an active role in strengthening key client relationships. Work with other HELIX groups to bring in multi-disciplinary projects. Participate in negotiation and closing of high-priority contracts.
- Work with the Southern California Planning Division Manager, Environmental Planning Discipline Leader, and Human Resources to recruit and mentor environmental planning staff.
- Manage large CEQA/NEPA compliance projects and on-call contracts and assist others in the completion of environmental documents as needed, completing high-quality work products on time and within budget, to HELIX standards, and to the satisfaction of lead agencies/HELIX clients.
- Prepare proposals/qualifications submittals and manage or participate in interviews to help the company win contracts and meet sales and profit goals.
- Successfully represent HELIX in communications, team meetings, agency hearings and networking/marketing events.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in environmental studies, environmental science, environmental engineering, public planning, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience managing CEQA and NEPA compliance programs and preparing high-quality CEQA and NEPA documents, including at least 5 years of experience as a CEQA/NEPA consultant.
- Strong business development experience, with existing productive client and agency relationships in Southern California.
- Excellent writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of Southern California environmental and regulatory settings, with related environmental/planning work experience within that setting.
- Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects.
- Ability to commute to, and work from, our HELIX office in Pasadena an average of at least two days per week, and up to five days per week if that is your preference.
- Master’s degree or higher in environmental studies, environmental science, environmental engineering, public planning, business, or a related field.
- American Institute of Certified Planners or Certified Environmental Planner certification.
- Experience managing direct reports.
Job Features
HELIX is seeking an experienced Principal Planner for our Pasadena office location. This role offers fantastic opportunities for growth and the ability to work with an exceptional management team on i...
Full-Time
CA - Bay Area, CA - Central Valley, Northern California
HELIX is seeking a team orientated and motivated Sr. Biology Project Manager with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic, to join our Northern California team. This position will focus primarily on project work in the Central Valley or Bay Area of California. Position would be assigned to our Roseville or Folsom Office, but the position would primarily be a remote position. HELIX provides biological, CEQA/NEPA, cultural resource management, habitat restoration, regulatory permitting, environmental compliance monitoring, acoustics and noise control, GIS, and air quality and greenhouse gas services to both the public and private sectors.
The Senior Biology Project Manager may be required to conduct biological fieldwork on occasion; however, primary responsibilities are not fieldwork related. The ideal candidate must possess strong communication, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills because critical aspects of this position include developing solutions for project challenges, forging strong, collaborative relationships, and building consensus among team members, clients, and agencies. A flexible mindset and adaptability to changing circumstances is imperative.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Serve as project manager for a variety of biological resources-related projects that range from small in size and scope, to large and complex that require an expert understanding of local and regional biological resources and regulations
- Lead the day-to-day project management tasks, including client management, team building, scheduling, work delegation, subconsultant coordination, quality assurance/quality control reviews, budget and deliverable deadline tracking, deliverable production, invoicing, contracting, and accounts receivable
- Lead the preparation of due diligence/constraints reports, biological technical reports (including impact analysis and mitigation measures for CEQA/NEPA compliance), focused survey reports, regional conservation plan consistency documents (e.g., NCCP/HCP, MSCP, MSHCP, etc.), restoration/mitigation plans, annual monitoring reports, and other related documents for projects throughout multiple jurisdictions/locations
- Lead the preparation and processing of regulatory permits with the various resource agencies, including Clean Water Act Section 404/401, Porter-Cologne Waste Discharge Requirements, Fish and Game Code Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreements, federal Endangered Species Act Section 7, and California Endangered Species Act Section 2080.1/2081 authorizations. Lead agency interface and negotiations, including mitigation requirements, permit conditions, and approval of mitigation/restoration sites
- Lead proposals, interviews, and participate in business development activities for HELIX
- Assist with mentoring and training of less experienced team members
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in an environmental science, biology, ecology, or related field (degree in biochemistry or microbiology not acceptable)
- 10+ years of experience in the environmental field leading and assisting with task implementation for biological resources, natural resources, or other similar projects
- 5+ years of project management experience for biological resources, natural resources, or similar projects
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated experience in preparing biological resources related technical reports for CEQA/NEPA compliance and mitigation plans in accordance with agency requirements
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects and project teams, including large scale natural resources based projects
- Proven ability to complete projects within time and budget constraints
- Strong client and agency relationships; demonstrated experience leading client management and agency communications especially for agencies overseeing Bay Area or Central Valley jurisdictions
- Master’s degree or higher in Biology, Natural Resources, or related field
- Experience processing state and federal resource agency permit applications and consultations for jurisdictional waters/wetlands and endangered species
- Demonstrated experience with marketing and business development
Job Features
HELIX is seeking a team orientated and motivated Sr. Biology Project Manager with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic, to join our Northern California team. This position will focus pri...
Full-Time
CA - Bay Area, Northern California
HELIX's Construction Group, an environmental construction and habitat restoration company, is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Habitat Restoration Technician with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic to join our team in the East Bay area of Antioch, California. HELIX offers biological and cultural resources, regulatory permitting, landscape architecture, acoustical, air quality, habitat restoration and GIS services to both the public and private sectors.
The Habitat Restoration Technician duties include working on public and private job sites removing non-native plant species, mowing/weed whipping, herbicide application, plant installation, irrigation installation, and various other tasks as directed by the Habitat Restoration Lead and Habitat Restoration Supervisor. Habitat Restoration Technicians will participate in daily tailgate meetings and periodic training sessions. Habitat Restoration Technicians will also travel out-of-town as needed for projects on occasion. This is not a landscaping company or position.
The ideal candidate for this position will have strong organizational skills, as well as good writing and communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods of time
- Must be physically able and willing to work in varying terrain (including uneven surfaces and steep slopes) and weather conditions
- Valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record over the last 3 years
- 1+ years of general labor and/or landscaping experience
- Knowledge of native plants
- Irrigation experience
- Planting experience
- Ability to use a smart phone and tablet for reporting purposes
Job Features
HELIX’s Construction Group, an environmental construction and habitat restoration company, is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Habitat Restoration Technician with critical thinking skill...
Full-Time
CA - Los Angeles County, CA - Orange County, CA - Sacramento County, CA - San Diego County, Southern California
HELIX is seeking a motivated Environmental Specialist - Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas (GHG), and Noise Studies to support the high-quality consultant teams in our La Mesa, Pasadena, or Folsom offices. Our Environmental Planning Group prepares environmental documentation for a wide range of projects including residential and mixed-use projects, educational facilities, recreational facilities, roadways, rail, airports, energy/utilities and water/wastewater facilities, commercial/industrial development, and military facilities.
This position requires a minimum of 3 years (5 years preferred) of experience as an analyst conducting modeling and impact assessment of air quality/GHG and/or noise in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
This position is best suited for a candidate with a positive attitude and strong research, writing, mathematical/scientific, analytical, and verbal communication skills. This individual must have the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple planning project managers, and to prioritize and complete high-quality work within specified deadlines and budgets. The applicant must have a strong work ethic, positive attitude and experience working in a team-oriented environment.
Please note that this is not a laboratory, engineering, environmental testing, or hazardous materials assessment position.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Conduct air quality analysis (criteria air pollutant emissions, general air quality conformity, air toxics and health risk assessments, source dispersion modeling) using models such as CalEEMod and EMFAC.
- Conduct GHG emissions/climate change analysis (construction and operation emissions, source reductions, climate change policy/climate action plan consistency assessment) using CalEEMod.
- Quantify construction, stationary and mobile noise levels using computer models such as the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Traffic Noise Model (TNM), FHWA Roadway Construction Noise Model (RCNM), and DataKustik Computer Aided Noise Abatement (CadnaA) program. Conduct ambient noise measurements using ANSI Type II sound level meters.
- Assess compliance with applicable standards and CEQA significance thresholds.
- Research local ordinances, general plan policies, and federal guidance, as applicable, to identify applicable impact significance thresholds and compliance standards for analyses in different jurisdictions.
- Prepare technical studies and CEQA/NEPA document sections. While experience in both noise and air quality/GHG is desirable, if the selected candidate has only noise or only air quality/GHG analysis experience, HELIX will provide training in the other service area.
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in an environmental science, planning, engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience (outside of academic requirements) preparing air quality, GHG emissions, and/or noise/acoustic technical studies for projects in California, including studies in support of CEQA/NEPA documents.
- Knowledge of California and federal regulations and guidance pertaining to air quality, GHG, and noise issues, including the Clean Air Act, Assembly Bill 1279, Senate Bill 32, Title 24, and CEQA/NEPA.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills; a demonstration of these skills may be required during the interview.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software programs, including Word and Excel.
- 5+ years of experience preparing air quality, GHG emissions, and/or noise/acoustic technical studies for projects in California, including studies in support of CEQA/NEPA documents. Proficiency with CalEEMod, EMFAC, AERMOD, and HARP air quality models.
- Proficiency with ANSI Type I/Type II noise level meters surveys and noise models including the FHWA Traffic Noise Model (TNM), CREATE rail model, CadnaA, and the Roadway Construction Noise Model.
- Experience preparing environmental documents in compliance with CEQA and NEPA (Environmental Impact Reports or Statements, Environmental Assessments, Initial Studies, Mitigated Negative Declarations).
- Experience in proposal preparation and marketing of consulting services and established client relationships.
- Master's or Ph.D. degree in environmental science, planning, engineering, or related field.
Job Features
HELIX is seeking a motivated Environmental Specialist – Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas (GHG), and Noise Studies to support the high-quality consultant teams in our La Mesa, Pasadena, or Folsom offi...
As-Needed
CA - Central Valley
HELIX is currently seeking a motivated, experienced As-Needed Mid-Level Biologists for our Biological Resources Division for approximately one year of as-needed work in Madera County, with a high probability of time extension due to multiple Madera projects currently in construction. Lodging, mileage reimbursement, and meal per diem are included.
As-Needed Mid-Level Biologist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conduct construction monitoring, ensure compliance measures of associated regulatory permits, complete daily monitoring logs, check exclusion zones, interface with construction crews, and potential relocation of California tiger salamanders. Candidates must be comfortable with hiking and standing for extended periods of time; be knowledgeable of the biological resources of the Central Valley, specifically vernal pool biology and California tiger salamander; be self-motivated and possess strong written and verbal communication skills; and work well under direction. Candidates must have reliable transportation to the work assignment location and have a valid California Driver’s License. Successful candidates will have a positive team-oriented attitude.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an environmental science, biology or related field (degree in biochemistry or microbiology not acceptable).
- Three to five years of experience (outside of academic requirements) as a professional terrestrial biologist, including observation and handling experience focused on both adult and larvae California tiger salamanders.
- Knowledge of Central Valley flora and fauna, with an emphasis on vernal pools and California tiger salamanders.
- Experience with field data collection methods and equipment.
- Experience conducting biological compliance monitoring for construction/restoration and utilities projects.
- Must be able to hike long distances over varying terrain under varying weather conditions.
- Valid CA driver’s license with a clean driving record over the last 3 years.
- Permits from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and California Department of Fish and Wildlife to survey for listed species found in Northern California, specifically possess a 10a(1)A California tiger salamander permit.
- Designated Biologist status (agency approved) for construction projects.
- Experience with conducting jurisdictional delineations and/or environmental compliance monitoring.
Job Features
HELIX is currently seeking a motivated, experienced As-Needed Mid-Level Biologists for our Biological Resources Division for approximately one year of as-needed work in Madera County, with a high pro...
Full-Time
CA - San Diego County, Southern California
HELIX is seeking a Senior Acoustics/Noise Specialist to support the high-quality consultant team in our La Mesa office, in San Diego County. HELIX offers environmental, biological, acoustical, air quality, cultural resources, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors. Our Environmental Planning Group prepares environmental documentation for a wide range of projects including residential and mixed-use projects, educational facilities, recreational facilities, roadways, rail, airports, energy/utilities and water/wastewater facilities, commercial/industrial development, and military facilities.
We are looking for a Senior Acoustics/Noise Specialist with preferably 10+ years of experience (a minimum of 6 years is required to apply) as an analyst conducting modeling and impact assessment of noise and vibration in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
This position is best suited for a candidate with a positive attitude and strong research, writing, mathematical/scientific, analytical, and verbal communication skills. This individual must have the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple environmental planning project managers and to prioritize and complete high-quality work within specified deadlines and budgets. The applicant must have a strong work ethic, positive attitude and experience working in a team-oriented environment.
Please note that this is not a laboratory, engineering, environmental testing, or hazardous materials assessment position.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Quantify construction, stationary and mobile noise levels and vibration levels using computer models and spreadsheets. Computer models include the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Traffic Noise Model (TNM), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) rail models, FHWA Roadway Construction Noise Model (RCNM), and DataKustik Computer Aided Noise Abatement (CadnaA) program.
- Conduct ambient noise measurements using ANSI Type II sound level meters and vibration meters.
- Assess compliance with applicable standards and CEQA significance thresholds.
- Research local noise ordinances, general plan policies, and federal guidance, as applicable, to identify applicable impact significance thresholds and compliance standards for analyses in different jurisdictions.
- Develop mitigation strategies and prepare compliance plans.
- Manage the preparation of technical studies and CEQA/NEPA document sections.
- Provide compliance services (construction noise monitoring and exterior-to-interior Title 24 analysis).
- Interact effectively with staff, clients, and agencies, providing creative solutions and communicating technical information in a clear and effective manner.
- Prepare technical study proposals and applicable proposal sections, contract amendments, and participate in marketing efforts and proposal interviews.
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in an acoustics, physics, engineering, environmental science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience in noise analysis
- Minimum 6 years of experience (outside of academic requirements) preparing noise/acoustic technical studies for projects in California, including studies in support of CEQA/NEPA documents.
- Proficiency with ANSI Type II noise level meters and noise models including the FHWA Traffic Noise Model (TNM), CadnaA, the CREATE rail model, and the Roadway Construction Noise Model.
- Ability to conduct outdoor fieldwork.
- Knowledge of California and federal regulations, legal decisions, and guidance pertaining to noise issues.
- Experience in proposal preparation and marketing of consulting services and established client relationships.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
- Competency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
- 10+ years of experience preparing noise/acoustic technical studies for projects in California, including studies in support of CEQA/NEPA documents.
- Familiarity with Noise Study Reports (NSR) and Noise Abatement Decision Reports (NADR) consistent with the requirements of 23CFR772 and the Caltrans Traffic Noise Analysis Protocol.
- Familiarity with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Environmental Design Tool (AEDT) model.
- Approved noise consultant for services in San Diego County and/or other California jurisdictions.
- Institute of Noise Control Engineering (INCE) certification.
- Master’s or Ph.D. degree in environmental science, planning, engineering, or related field.
Job Features
HELIX is seeking a Senior Acoustics/Noise Specialist to support the high-quality consultant team in our La Mesa office, in San Diego County. HELIX offers environmental, biological, acoustical, air q...
Full-Time
CA - Orange County, Southern California
HELIX's Construction Group, is seeking a highly motivated Landscape Habitat Restoration Technician with a strong work ethic to join our Orange County team in Irvine. Our Construction Group division specializes in environmental construction, habitat restoration/maintenance throughout California.
We pride ourselves on commitment to excellence. HELIX provides, habitat restoration, biological consulting, landscape architecture, cultural resource management, regulatory permitting, environmental compliance monitoring, CEQA/NEPA acoustics and noise control, air quality and greenhouse gas, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Assist with removal of unwanted plant material (weed removal)
- Assist with planting of trees and shrubs (seeds, cutting, container stock)
- Assist with digging and compaction of irrigation trenches
- Assistance with the installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems
- Assistance with installation and maintenance of fencing
- Assistance with grading and leveling
- Work safely
- Trash collection and pick up
- Mix and apply herbicides
- Ability to operate and maintain small gasoline powered equipment
- Perform manual work
- Proper planting techniques
- Safe and proper use of hand tools
- Proper method of operating motorized equipment
- Safe and effective use of herbicides (mixing, loading, application, cleaning, etc.)
- Irrigation repair and troubleshooting
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in varying terrain
- Be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- 1+ yrs. General Labor Experience or related experience
- 1+ yrs. Landscaping Experience or related experience
- Be safety minded
- Must have strong communication skills
- Be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Work in a variety outdoor weather patterns
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Walk in a variety of uneven surfaces and slopes
- Knowledge of native plants and weed species a PLUS
Job Features
HELIX’s Construction Group, is seeking a highly motivated Landscape Habitat Restoration Technician with a strong work ethic to join our Orange County team in Irvine. Our Construction Group divi...
Full-Time
CA - Los Angeles County, Southern California
HELIX's Construction Group, is seeking a highly motivated Landscape Habitat Restoration Technician with a strong work ethic to join our Los Angeles County team in Pasadena. Our Construction Group division specializes in environmental construction, habitat restoration/maintenance throughout California.
We pride ourselves on commitment to excellence. HELIX provides, habitat restoration, biological consulting, landscape architecture, cultural resource management, regulatory permitting, environmental compliance monitoring, CEQA/NEPA acoustics and noise control, air quality and greenhouse gas, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors.
Responsibilities/Duties
The Habitat Restoration Technician duties include working on public and private job sites removing non-native plant species, mowing/weed whipping, herbicide application, plant installation, irrigation installation, and various other tasks as directed by the Habitat Restoration Lead and Habitat Restoration Supervisor. Habitat Restoration Technicians will participate in daily tailgate meetings and periodic training sessions. Habitat Restoration Technicians will also travel out-of-town as needed for projects on occasion. This is not a landscaping company or position.
The ideal candidate for this position will have strong organizational skills, as well as good writing and communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods of time
- Must be physically able and willing to work in varying terrain (including uneven surfaces and steep slopes) and weather conditions
- Valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record over the last 3 years
- 1+ years of general labor and/or landscaping experience
- Knowledge of native plants
- Irrigation experience
- Planting experience
- Ability to use a smart phone and tablet for reporting purposes
Job Features
HELIX’s Construction Group, is seeking a highly motivated Landscape Habitat Restoration Technician with a strong work ethic to join our Los Angeles County team in Pasadena. Our Construction Gro...
Why Join Our Team?
We are a growing, employee-owned firm, we’re passionate about what we do, and we have a casual and collaborative work environment. Our employees describe us as team-oriented, caring, flexible, and driven by our standards for integrity. We recognize that each employee has individualized needs for support in the work environment and we aim to make each person’s experience the best it can be. In addition to our competitive benefits package, we offer wellness incentives, a community volunteer program, and much more.
We are excited to meet you! Learn more about life at HELIX
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Interested? Email hr@helixepi.com for more information.
A GREAT PLACE TO WORK!
HELIX Environmental Planning was named as one of the 2023 Best Firms to Work For by ZweigGroup. As one of the top firms across all of the U.S. and Canada for the environmental consultant category, HELIX was recognized for the ability to inspire teams to perform at their highest levels and create an environment where people feel valued, can make a difference, and can clearly see their contribution to the overall mission and success of the firm.