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Steer expands presence in California

Steer is announcing the expansion of its United States offices with two new locations in Oakland and Sacramento, California.

By Steer

Steer, a global independent consultancy, is announcing the expansion of its United States offices with two new locations in Oakland and Sacramento, California. The new locations add to the presence in the United States with local offices in Boston, Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, and Washington. Steer now has 26 offices globally across Europe, North America, Latin America and India.

The new offices in Northern California are part of an ongoing commitment to clients and the communities served by Steer in the mega-region. Through investing in spaces that enable creativity and ingenuity, Steer seeks to attract more people to its growing team. Being close to clients and adding more local insight is a primary aim for the consultancy.

Importantly, Steer remains committed to bringing the best to clients anywhere in the world. The new locations will help channel expertise locally and continue to solve complex problems for clientele in the mega-region such as California High Speed Rail Bay, Caltrans, Sacramento Area Council of Governments and California Air Resources Board, Caltrain, Metropolitan Transportation Commission and Bay Area Rapid Transit.

“This is a natural step for a growing business to take,” said Alasdair Dawson, Regional Director for Steer in North America. “We are fortunate to be involved in some of the Bay Area’s most intractable problems and our teams enjoy those unique challenges. We also recognize that professionals here have experience and expertise that applies to our other clients nationally and internationally. We see our additional locations as conduits to bring more of Steer to our clients in interesting and creative ways.”

Focused on sustainability and operating as a Net Zero Carbon company by 2025, Steer’s new offices provide:

  • Fantastic, centralized locations with modern, mixed-use spaces
  • Excellent transport connections to light rail and bus services
  • Workspaces development by companies embracing sustainable strategies
  • Greener and more eco-friendly environments

For a listing of current openings in our new offices please visit the Careers section of our website: https://apply.workable.com/steer-group/#jobs

The Steer North California team


For interviews or more information, please do get in touch:
 
Alasdair Dawson, Regional Director for North America, Steer

t +1 604 393 8023
e alasdair.dawson@steergroup.com 

Elisa Tejedor, Director, Steer
t +1 213 259 6200
e elisa.tejedor@steergroup.com 

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