Project Manager – Biologist, Ecologist

Stantec

Project Manager leading environmental services in power utility sector, focusing on biological/ecological assessments and permitting processes in California. Requires strong project management and technical document preparation skills.

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, discretionary environmental permitting, State and federal acts, biological technical studies, regulatory compliance services related projects to clients within the environmental services energy sector
Help develop and mentor a team of high performers through coaching and training staff to expand understanding of business development, delivery on technical biological reports, environmental permitting, and project delivery/management
Developing proposals (scope and budgets) for environmental services tasks, independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team
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 with a preference for experience in the 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 Biology or Ecology, Environmental Science, 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 Ecology 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 in each calendar year
vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
eligible for paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementenvironmental planningpermitting assessmentbiological technical studiesdue diligence studiesHabitat Conservation PlansNatural Resource Management StrategiesEnvironmental Constraints Assessmentsregulatory compliancebusiness development

Soft Skills

coachingmentoringcommunicationteam leadershipdecision makingrisk managementrelationship buildingprioritizationworkload balancingservice orientation

Certifications

BA/BS degree in BiologyBA/BS degree in EcologyBA/BS degree in Environmental ScienceBA/BS degree in Environmental Land Use PlanningMaster’s degree in EcologyMaster’s degree in Environmental Land Use PlanningMaster’s degree in Environmental ScienceMaster’s degree in Environmental Studies