Project Manager – Environmental Planner

Stantec

Project Manager in Environmental Services managing utility projects. Leading multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with environmental permits and standards.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeSacramento • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $117,800 - $202,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage multi-discipline program or project schedules, deliverables, budgets, staff, and the project record
Develop effective and efficient work-flow processes and program/project appropriate communication plans
Provide planning and permitting support for electrical transmission siting and licensing projects
Leading the preparation and review of technical documents such as due diligence studies and discretionary environmental permitting
Help develop and mentor a team of high performers through coaching and training staff
Developing proposals (scope and budgets) for environmental services tasks
Interacting and communicating effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, and agencies
Ability to travel across Northern California to conduct project site visits, mentor staff, and/or attend meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Familiarity with utility environmental review process and permitting assessment process
Past project management experience in natural resources planning and permitting within California
Minimum 5 years of experience performing environmental planning and permitting work for California Independent Operated Utilities (IOUs)
Experience with Habitat Conservation Plans, Natural Resource Management Strategies, Environmental Constraints Assessments
Ability to validate and accurately analyze information and make sound decisions within a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external clients
Effectiveness in resource planning and results delivery, and ability to identify opportunities and build relationships with clients
Ability to prioritize and balance workloads to achieve goals while keeping up with a highly mobile and changing environment
Basic: BA/BS degree in Environmental Science, Urban, Regional or Environmental Land Use Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies or a related field Bachelor of Science Degree with 7-10 years of relevant experience
Experience in the field of natural resources consulting is preferred but not required
CEQA/NEPA, CPUC experience a plus
Preferred: Master’s degree in Urban, Regional or Environmental Land Use Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies or a related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays
Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementenvironmental planningpermitting assessmentnatural resources planningHabitat Conservation PlansNatural Resource Management StrategiesEnvironmental Constraints AssessmentsCEQANEPAbudget development

Soft Skills

team leadershipcoachingeffective communicationrelationship buildingrisk managementdecision makingresource planningworkload prioritizationmentoringclient service