Environmental Planner

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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 3 years of experience performing environmental planning and permitting work for California Independent Operated Utilities (IOUs).

Minimum 5 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.

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. Min 3-5 years of utility work, minimum 5-8 years of planning 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.

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Pay Range :

• Locations in MN, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas - Min Salary $ 83,200.00 - Max Salary $ 120,600.00
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 91,500.00 - Max Salary $ 132,700.00
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) - Min Salary $ 104,800.00 - Max Salary $ 152,000.00

Pay Transparency : In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary : Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a 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 and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary / casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location : United States | CA | Walnut Creek

Organization : 1857 EnvSvcs-US West N California-Walnut Creek CA

Employee Status : Regular

Travel : No

Schedule : Full time

Job Posting : 29 / 08 / 2025 07 : 08 : 17

Req ID : 1002117

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