Principal Planner

Job description

Description Step into a leadership role where strategy, influence, and environmental impact intersect. As a Principal Planner , you’ll shape the future of environmental planning across Northern California while helping grow a respected, employee-owned consulting firm. This Principal Planner role is ideal for a seasoned leader ready to drive business development, mentor high-performing teams, and deliver complex CEQA/NEPA projects with excellence. Why HELIX?: At HELIX Environmental Planning, we’re passionate about smart growth, environmental stewardship, and collaborative problem-solving. As a Principal Planner, you’ll join a mission-driven, employee-owned firm known for technical excellence and a supportive, people-first culture. This Principal Planner position offers a hybrid schedule, with a preference for working from our Folsom or Roseville office at least two days per week - more if you prefer! We value flexibility, trust, and long-term career growth. A Day in the Life: A typical day as a Principal Planner includes leading high-visibility CEQA/NEPA projects, connecting with key clients and agencies, mentoring planners and specialists, and collaborating across HELIX disciplines...