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At LSA, our greatest asset is our employee ownership. We take great pride in our work, and we provide an environment in which each person can grow professionally. We are always looking for talented, dedicated professionals to join our team. LSA is proud to offer one of the best employee benefit packages in the industry. In addition to competitive pay as well as vacation, sick, and holiday pay, LSA offers the following:
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- LSA's ESOP is a program that makes all eligible employees owners of LSA.
- A company-paid cash contribution equivalent to 10% of compensation (salary plus any bonuses) is made to each eligible employee's tax-deferred ESOP account each year.
Profit Sharing and Savings Plan
- LSA's Profit Sharing Plan shares company profits among all eligible employees, contributing each employee's share into a tax-deferred investment account.
- While contributions are discretionary, LSA's goal is to contribute 7% of total compensation in cash (salary plus any bonuses) each year. LSA has made this level of contribution every year for the last 20 years.
401(k) Plan
- Every employee is eligible for participation in the 401(k) plan. LSA matches dollar for dollar up to 4% of an employee's annual salary.
Total deferred income contribution paid in cash by LSA is 21%. All administration costs associated with LSA deferred plans are paid directly by LSA, resulting in a greater return to participants.
Group Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
LSA offers a 100% employer-sponsored group medical, dental, and vision plan. Dependents may be insured at the partial expense of the employee. Employees may choose to have their dependent health premiums deducted on a pre-tax basis through LSA's Premium Only Plan. In addition to the medical plan, every eligible employee is entitled to long-term disability insurance, long-term care, group life insurance, and AD&D.
LSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Collins Fresno Irvine
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Riverside Rocklin San Luis Obispo Palm Springs South San Francisco
Senior Noise and Air Quality Specialist
LSA’s Berkeley office is seeking a Senior Air Quality and/or Noise Specialist with three to five years of professional experience and a BS/BA in an engineering, science, environmental, or urban planning field for its Berkeley, Fresno, or Irvine office. Candidates must have excellent writing, presentation, interpersonal, and time management skills in addition to an active interest in planning issues and environmental review. The Senior Air Quality/Noise Specialist will conduct and supervise air quality and acoustical modeling and field studies; conduct research; and prepare environmental assessments/documents and technical studies. Ability to communicate with clients is key, as is a demonstrated interest in business development and ability to prepare a scope of work and cost estimate.
Knowledge of the following is desired:
- Fundamentals of noise, characteristics of sound, and noise regulatory guidelines;
- Basic air quality principles, analysis methodologies, and regulatory guidelines;
- Air quality and noise models, including URBEMIS, EMFAC, Caline4, and the FHWA Noise prediction model (experience with Traffic Noise Model is a plus);
- Air Quality Management District and Air Pollution Control District regulatory programs and their relationship to the Federal Clean Air Act; and
- CEQA Guidelines and assessment requirements.
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Cathy Brown
LSA Associates, Inc.
2215 Fifth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
Phone: (510) 540-7331
Fax: (510) 540-7344
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Principal Investigator/Paleontologist
LSA’s Carlsbad office is seeking a Paleontologist who has a minimum of 10 years of experience (the majority of which is in San Diego County) in the supervision of field identification and recovery, laboratory preparation, cataloging and scientific identification, transfer for storage, reporting and previous project management experience, including the ability to work on multiple projects. The selected candidate must have a working relationship with the San Diego Natural History Museum and must be recognized by the Museum as a qualified Principal Investigator. The selected individual will work with the LSA team during all project phases with a focus on managing projects with complex regulatory (State and federal) and/or resource issues. The selected candidate will: (1) work with clients and agencies; (2) manage budgets and schedules; (3) direct personnel; (4) oversee field and laboratory work; (5) write reports; and (6) prepare proposals. Projects can be multidisciplinary, involving cultural resources management and biology. Fieldwork will occur primarily in San Diego County.
Candidates should have at least an M.S. in Paleontology or a closely related field, such as geology or paleobiology. Candidates must have proven knowledge of San Diego County paleontology and geology and have documented experience in professional paleontological procedures and techniques. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
LSA Associates, Inc.
Attn: Office Manager
703 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 260
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Fax: (760) 918-2458
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Senior Environmental Planner
LSA’s Carlsbad office is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner with 5 to 7+ years of consulting experience to manage the preparation and processing of CEQA/NEPA documents with an emphasis on transportation projects. Responsibilities will include managing the preparation and processing of EISs/EIRs, technical studies, and public participation programs for major public works projects (highway and infrastructure), specifically with Caltrans and FHWA. The candidate needs to demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects and budgets; coordinate effectively with agencies including Caltrans, FHWA, local jurisdictions, and resource agencies; effectively interpret and implement the applicable Caltrans and FHWA guidance and policies for CEQA/NEPA, including the SAFETEA-LU guidance; and conduct and document research effectively. Excellent writing, time management, budget management, quantitative/spreadsheet, and presentation skills are required. Successful marketing experience, client development and retention skills, and public speaking skills are desirable.
Please send your cover letter and resume to:
LSA Associates, Inc.
Attn: Office Manager
703 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 260
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Fax: (760) 918-2458
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Air Quality and/or Noise Analyst
LSA’s Irvine office is seeking an Air Quality and/or Noise Analyst with one to three years of professional experience and a B.S./B.A. in an engineering, science, environmental, or urban planning field. The candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent writing, presentation, interpersonal, and time management skills, in addition to an active interest in planning issues and environmental review. The Air Quality/Noise Analyst will assist with air quality and acoustical modeling and field studies; conduct research; and help prepare environmental assessments/documents and technical studies.
Knowledge of the following is desired:
Working knowledge of air quality and noise models, including URBEMIS, EMFAC, CALINE4, and the FHWA noise prediction model;
Basic air quality principles, analysis methodologies, and regulatory guidelines;
Fundamentals of noise, characteristics of sound, and noise regulatory guidelines;
Air Quality Management District and Air Pollution Control District regulatory programs and their relationship to the Federal Clean Air Act; and
CEQA Guidelines and assessment requirements.
Please send a letter of interest and resume to:
Human Resources
LSA Associates, Inc.
20 Executive Park, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92614
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Architectural Historian/Historian (Senior Cultural Resources Manager)
LSA’s Irvine office is seeking an Architectural Historian/Historian to work as a Senior Cultural Resources Manager. The selected individual will work with the LSA team during all phases of cultural resources management with a focus on managing projects with complex regulatory (State and federal) and/or resource issues. The selected candidate will: (1) work with clients and agencies; (2) manage budgets and schedules; (3) direct personnel; (4) oversee fieldwork and research; (5) write reports; and, (6) prepare proposals. Projects can be multidisciplinary, involving cultural resources management, prehistoric and historical archaeology, traditional cultural properties, and all phases of environmental planning. The candidate should have the following qualifications or equivalent: at least an M.A./M.S. in Historic Preservation, History, Cultural Resources Management, or other closely related field, with an emphasis in architectural history or history. The candidate should have a minimum of 10 years of experience, including historic field surveys, context statements, and supervision of archival and field research and reporting, as well as previous project management experience, with an ability to work on multiple projects. Experience in California cultural resources management with a working knowledge of federal and State cultural resources regulatory compliance is preferred. Preferred candidate will meet the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications for an Architectural Historian or Historian.
Please send your resume with a cover letter summarizing your qualifications, experience, and specialties to:
Human Resources
LSA Associates, Inc.
20 Executive Park, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92614
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Paleontological Technician
LSA’s Pt. Richmond office is seeking a part-time Paleontological Technician. There is a possibility that this will become a full-time position. Candidates must have experience in geology, earth sciences, or biology, with an emphasis on paleontology. The technician will work on inventory, research, evaluation, and mitigation projects. Project tasks include research, literature reviews, fossil locality searches, field surveys and excavations, field monitoring, laboratory processing and fossil preparation, data analysis, writing, and report preparation. Candidate will have at a minimum a BA/BS in Paleontology, Geology, Biology or a closely related field; an MA or MS is preferred. Candidate will have experience conducting archival, field, and laboratory research focused on paleontology. Applicable course work includes historical geology, paleontology, geomorphology, sedimentation and stratigraphy, petrology, biology, and field geology. The preferred candidate will have good writing skills, be fluent with geological terminology, be able to identify rock types, have geological and paleontological field experience, and be able to work in a variety of field settings. Archaeology, cultural resources management, or consulting experience is a plus.
Please submit your resume with a cover letter summarizing your qualifications, experience, and specialties to:
Human Resources
LSA Associates, Inc.
20 Executive Park, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92614
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Senior Transportation Planner/Engineer
LSA's Riverside office is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner/Engineer. Typical responsibilities include project management of traffic impact analyses for public and private development projects, operational analyses for freeway and arterial improvement projects, and General Plan and Specific Plan circulation studies. The successful candidate must have a Master’s or other advanced degree in transportation planning, traffic engineering, urban planning, or other related field. Candidate should have five to ten years of direct transportation experience. Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Lori Ufondu
LSA Associates, Inc.
1500 Iowa Avenue, Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92507
Fax: (951) 781-4277
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Architectural Historian/Historian (Senior Cultural Resources Manager)
LSA’s Riverside office is seeking an Architectural Historian/Historian to work as a Senior Cultural Resources Manager. The selected individual will work with the LSA team during all phases of cultural resources management. Responsibilities will include the following:
- Prepare National/California Register evaluations
- Conduct historic surveys
- Conduct historic research
- Prepare reports and DPR Forms
- Prepare proposals
- Manage projects
Projects can be multidisciplinary, involving cultural resources management, prehistoric and historical archaeology, history, architectural history, traditional cultural properties, and all phases of environmental planning. The candidate should have at least the following qualifications or equivalent: an M.A. or M.S. in History, Historic Preservation, Cultural Resources Management, or other closely related field, with an emphasis in architectural history or history. The candidate should have a minimum of 10 years of experience, including historic field surveys, context statements, and supervision of archival and field research and reporting, as well as previous project management experience, with an ability to work on multiple projects. Experience in California cultural resources management with a working knowledge of federal and State cultural resources regulatory compliance is preferred (NHPA, CEQA, and NEPA). Preferred candidate will meet the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications for a historian and or architectural historian.
Please send your resume with a cover letter summarizing your qualifications, experience, and specialties to:
Lori Ufondu
LSA Associates, Inc.
1500 Iowa Avenue, Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92507
Fax: (951) 781-4277
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Senior Planner – Public Sector
LSA’s South San Francisco office is seeking a highly motivated Senior Planner with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience to join our team. LSA is looking for someone with significant public sector experience as a Staff Planner who will provide efficient and effective service to our public sector clients through current and long-range planning. The successful candidate should show a demonstrated ability to perform planning analyses, manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and manage project budgets. The ability to serve as a mentor, work in a fast-paced professional environment, and manage time- and budget-sensitive projects is very important in this position. Excellent writing, design creativity, and presentation skills are required, and the ability to multi-task is essential. Previous management experience is a plus. Successful marketing and client development/ retention experience is also desirable.
Please send a letter of interest and resume to:
Suzanne Giesin
LSA Associates, Inc.
601 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 1270
South San Francisco, CA 94080-7051
Phone: (650) 238-0015
Fax: (650) 238-0016
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