Careers – Insignia Environmental

“Our employees are bright and passionate about what we do; this is reflected in the expertise and added value we deliver to our niche clients.” Anne Marie McGraw, President

why work at insignia?

At Insignia, we work hard and take pride in the reputation of excellence that we have earned in our industry. Our staff members value quality in their work and welcome new ideas to improve our products, processes, and work environment.

Employees equally enjoy the camaraderie associated with the teamwork and collaboration that is one of our core values. The diversity of our projects ensures that employees are appropriately challenged and learning new things. Our staff members have access to all levels within the organization and regularly work side-by-side with our most senior leadership, including our company’s President, allowing growth and learning at a fast pace. We regularly celebrate our successes and schedule fun extracurricular events throughout the year to enhance our team atmosphere.

Insignia offers employees competitive salaries, generous benefits, internal and external training opportunities, and flexible work schedules in support of our goal of being the best place to work. Come join us!

culture

Insignia emphasizes the “work hard, play hard” culture. We work hard and strive to over-deliver on every task and assignment, but we definitely make time for fun, which creates an invaluable dynamic bond between colleagues, as well as an overall fabulous company culture.

We hold regular happy hours and lunches, enjoy “Wellness Wednesdays” with yoga or massage therapy, attend sporting events, host wedding and baby showers, and celebrate most holidays with fun get-togethers or activities. Our annual holiday party has become rather legendary with most staff attending in person, and we also celebrate our company anniversary each year with events and gifts.

Insignia offers employees competitive salaries, generous benefits, internal and external training opportunities, and flexible work schedules in support of our goal of being the best place to work. Come join us!

Not only do we like to have fun, be we also like to give back to our community as much as possible. Some of our past philanthropic activities have included

Fulfilling holiday gift wishes for low-income families
Hosting food drives to help the local food banks
Participating in beach and creek cleanup events
Volunteering at the Marine Mammal Center to prepare food for marine mammals
Pulling weeds at local gardens
Attending community education events
Making donations to environmental organizations
Volunteering at schools to educate children about careers in the environmental field

DOg friendly

Our love for animals and the environment is reflected in the fact that our offices welcome dogs. We typically have at least one dog per location but have known to have up to four at any given time! They take their jobs seriously by providing moral support and comic relief and alerting us to deliveries. Check out our regular LinkedIn updates on our four-legged coworkers!

We value diversity and inclusion and are working to educate ourselves and improve our practices to have our employees reflect the diversity present in our communities. We financially support efforts to improve diversity in our industry and team with other diverse firms to help them grow and thrive.

Employee testimonials

Insignia is always looking for talented employees who strive to be the best in their field and enjoy exchanging knowledge in a collaborative environment. Take a look at our available positions on our Job Opportunities page.

“Insignia’s team is filled with bright and passionate individuals. It is great to be surrounded by professionals who are excited to share their knowledge and encourage each other’s growth.”

Grace Quigley

Lead Planner in Encinitas

“I’ve been proud to call myself a member of the Insignia family since 2013. We are a group of driven, like-minded professionals who are eager to solve challenges, but also know how to have quite a bit of fun doing it.”

Adam Lievers

Senior Environmental Specialist in Encinitas

“I started at Insignia in 2012. Since then, I got married, became a mom, and moved four times. I feel so lucky to work at a company that has been so supportive and accommodating through it all. Plus, Insignia hires the very best people. I have never known a more fun, hardworking group!”

Kristen Marschall

Senior Technical Editor in Encinitas

“Working at Insignia continues to be an enriching experience with each additional year. The team is skilled, supportive, and a joy to have around.”

Adam Morrison

Lead Planner in Encinitas

“While Insignia provides opportunities to work on interesting and cutting-edge projects, my favorite part of working for Insignia is the people. Our team is welcoming, intelligent, fun, and enthusiastic. I wouldn’t be where I am in my career without the support and mentorship that I’ve received here.”

Erin Tomaras

Senior Planner in Encinitas

“I love working at Insignia. What a rare treat to work with people who not only care tremendously about what they do, but also the people they work with. At one point I actually left the company to pursue another career opportunity, but ultimately I returned to Insignia and this amazing team, and now I’ve been here for almost a decade!”

Rachel Douglas

Executive Assistant in Menlo Park

“Although I am a newer member of the Insignia team, they have quickly welcomed me into the family. Every day I learn something new and have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects, which is something I value as a young professional. I look forward to continuing my growth under the guidance of Insignia’s talented and supportive team!”

Matt Winter

Environmental Planner in Encinitas

“Joining the Insignia team has vastly expanded my opportunities in a very supportive environment! I enjoy the friendliness and professionalism of all the team members and the ability to work collaboratively on many tasks. There is no limit to what you can learn, and the company truly supports your professional growth.”

Christin Dohm

Administrative Assistant in Encinitas

“Since joining Insignia in 2023, I have been thrilled by the opportunity to be involved with a variety of projects and even travel outside of California for field surveys. It’s also been great to have colleagues who all join in for the occasional surf session or happy hour after work.”

Matt Bristol

Lead Biologist in Encinitas