Environmental Planner

Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager – Energy Location: Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, or San Jose, CA offices. Hybrid role. Responsibilities Lead environmental planning and compliance work, supporting development of environmental documents and studies in compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and other regulations. Manage early‑stage due diligence for siting energy projects and associated infrastructure. Provide project management on mid- to large‑sized projects, including developing and tracking schedules, budgets, invoicing, and coordination with clients, technical staff and subconsultants. Work on environmental documents and entitlements related to high‑profile infrastructure projects, with particular emphasis on the energy sector. Contribute to marketing and business development, prepare proposals, and formulate proposal cost estimates as a seller‑doer. Provide leadership in mentoring personnel, reviewing their work for accuracy and clarity, and giving constructive feedback on project tasks. Qualifications Minimum Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning or related field. 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent in electric transmission and renewable energy (solar, wind, energy storage) including CEQA/NEPA documents, routing and siting analysis, critical issues analysis, land‑use entitlement applications, and/or overseeing multidisciplinary technical teams. Valid U.S. driver’s license. U.S. citizenship. Preferred 12+ years of experience managing and preparing CEQA and NEPA documentation. Extensive experience in electric transmission and renewable energy CEQA/NEPA, routing, siting, critical analysis, land‑use entitlements. Experience and relationships with California planning and resource agencies, processing land‑use entitlements. Experience leading licensing with the CPUC and other state transmission agencies. Experience leading NEPA and technical studies for projects on federal lands. Project management experience on environmental planning and permitting projects. Strong organizational, spreadsheet/document tracking skills, and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Compensation Annual salary range: $130,000 to $170,000. Compensation depends on education, qualifications, experience, and location. Benefits Comprehensive benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, wellness resources, employee assistance, business travel insurance, awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. EEO Statement As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr