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Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an Environmental Planner to join our Environmental Services Practice working within our power utility sector in the Northern California region. The position is to be based out of our Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Sacramento, Petaluma, Rocklin, Redding, Chico, Eureka, San Jose, or Fresno Office; geographic alignment with other Stantec offices will be considered based on experience. Stantec offers flexible work locations (including working from home), flexible work hours and a robust compensation and benefits package.

Your Key Responsibilities

As an Environmental Planner you will provide land use planning knowledge to support environmental review needs for public and private projects on utility programs. You will lead multi-disciplinary project/program teams Task duties may include leading environmental permitting efforts, land use planning and coordination/management for environmental projects, technical study support for siting and licensing of other energy production and transmission projects, environmental impact analysis support, and CEQA/NEPA support.

Familiarity with utility environmental review process and permitting assessment process, and a general understanding of local municipal planning and/or biological resource constraints with in the Northern California region is required.
Experience with the review and development of project descriptions/scope of work.
Lead a team of planners and support all phases of the execution and delivery of utility operations and maintenance projects. 
Work with, direct, and coordinate with teams including biologist and archeologist. Maintain timeliness and quality of assessments for environmental projects. This role will also include support to project management teams.

Experience within electric and/or gas utility projects and experience with MS Excel is preferred. Understanding preparation of the release to construction (RTC) process for utility clients and ability to direct and work with multiple disciplines is preferred. 

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Required:

Minimum 5 years of experience performing environmental planning and permitting work for California Independent Operated Utilities (IOUs).
Minimum 10 years of experience performing linear facility (i.e., utility or transportation) environmental planning, permitting, and/or biological work.
Strong research, analysis and reporting abilities.
Detail oriented and capable of managing large data sets.
Team-oriented professional with excellent written and communication skills.
Experience within electric and/or gas utility projects.
Proficiency with MS Excel.
Should be familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings.
Provide support in delivering high quality work products to Stantec’s multi-disciplinary project teams.
Strong skills as a self-starter 
An ability to participate in multiple projects simultaneously, and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 
Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

CEQA/NEPA experience a plus.
CPUC experience a plus.
CEC experience a plus.
Ability to identify opportunities and build relationships with clients.

Education and Experience
Basic: BA/BS degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Urban, Regional or Environmental Land Use Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies or a related field. 5-8 years of experience.
Preferred: Master’s degree in Biology, Urban, Regional or Environmental Land Use Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies or a related field.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Work from home can be accommodated.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Additional Information Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s): Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC) Min Pay Range: SF Area $104,800/CA Other Areas $91,500 Max Pay Range: SF Area $152,000/CA Other Areas $132,700 Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.