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Stantec

Senior Environmental Planner

Stantec

. Manage tasks and/or projects for water and infrastructure clients .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeSacramento • California • United StatesSenior💰 $103,100 - $154,700 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental planning and permitting for water and infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on CEQA/NEPA processes and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, project schedules, and client relationships effectively.

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Environmental PlanningCEQA/NEPA ProcessesProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills
Environmental PermittingTechnical Document DevelopmentLand Use PlanningImpact AnalysisWorkflow Process DevelopmentBudget ManagementRisk ManagementDue Diligence StudiesBiological Technical StudiesMunicipal Planning
Soft Skills
MentoringCommunicationDecision MakingResource PlanningWorkload Prioritization
Industry Keywords
Water InfrastructureWastewaterRecycled WaterStormwaterFlood ControlCalifornia Water AgenciesPublic InfrastructureNorthern CaliforniaUSACERWQCB

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage tasks and/or projects for water and infrastructure clients
  • Lead development and review of technical documents
  • Coordinate and/or lead environmental permitting
  • Provide land use planning support for environmental review of public and private water and infrastructure projects
  • Manage and lead multidisciplinary project and program teams
  • Manage environmental permitting efforts and technical study support
  • Support environmental impact analysis and CEQA/NEPA processes
  • Manage project schedules, deliverables, budgets, staff, and project records
  • Develop workflow processes and communication plans
  • Provide planning and permitting support for water, wastewater, recycled water, stormwater, and flood control infrastructure projects
  • Lead preparation and review of due diligence studies, discretionary environmental permitting, regulatory documents, and biological technical studies
  • Provide regulatory compliance services
  • Mentor and coach staff
  • Develop proposals, scopes, and budgets
  • Communicate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and agencies
  • Conduct Northern California project site visits and attend meetings, with approximately 10–20% overnight travel

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BA/BS degree in Urban, Regional or Environmental Land Use Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field
  • Minimum 7 years of experience performing environmental planning and permitting work for California water agencies, municipalities, special districts, or other public infrastructure owners
  • Familiarity with environmental review and permitting processes for water and public infrastructure projects
  • General understanding of local municipal planning within the Northern California region
  • Past project management experience
  • Ability to validate and accurately analyze information and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to manage risks and safety appropriately and manage information
  • Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external clients
  • Effectiveness in resource planning and results delivery
  • Ability to identify opportunities and build client relationships
  • Ability to prioritize and balance workloads in a changing environment
  • CEQA/NEPA, USACE, RWQCB, and CDFW permitting experience is a plus
  • Ability to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of a Northern California office

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible work locations, including working from home
  • Flexible work hours
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Wellness program
  • Health savings accounts
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) plan
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability plans
  • Emergency travel benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional membership fee coverage
  • Paid family leave
  • Ten paid holidays per calendar year
  • 10–20 days of vacation accrued per year
  • Paid sick leave
  • Bonus eligibility for certain roles