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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in environmental planning and permitting for water and infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on CEQA/NEPA compliance and project management. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with clients and agencies.
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Environmental PlanningCEQA/NEPA ComplianceProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceClient Relationship Management
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Hard Skills
Environmental PermittingTechnical Document DevelopmentLand Use PlanningEnvironmental Impact AnalysisWorkflow Process DevelopmentBudget ManagementRisk ManagementNatural Resources ConsultingProject SchedulingTechnical Study Support
Soft Skills
Decision MakingCommunicationMentoringRelationship BuildingWorkload Prioritization
Industry Keywords
Water AgenciesPublic InfrastructureNorthern CaliforniaMunicipal PlanningBiological ReportsEnvironmental StudiesPublic WorksSpecial DistrictsProject DeliveryEnvironmental Services Proposals
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 for water agencies, municipalities, and public works clients
- Assist with and/or lead proposals and presentations to clients and agencies
- Provide land use planning knowledge for environmental review of public and private water and infrastructure projects and programs
- Manage and lead multidisciplinary project and program teams
- Manage environmental permitting efforts and technical study support for water supply, conveyance, treatment, storage, flood control, and other public infrastructure projects
- Support environmental impact analysis and CEQA/NEPA activities
- Manage project schedules, deliverables, budgets, staff, project records, scopes of work, and successful completion
- Develop workflow processes and project communication plans
- Provide planning and permitting support for pipelines, treatment facilities, reservoirs, pump stations, levees, and related infrastructure
- Provide regulatory compliance services and prepare due diligence, environmental permitting, biological, and other technical studies
- Mentor and train staff in business development, biological reports, environmental permitting, and project delivery/management
- Develop environmental services proposals, including scopes and budgets
- Communicate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and agencies
- Conduct project site visits and attend meetings across Northern California, including overnight travel approximately 10–20% of the time
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum 7 years of experience performing environmental planning and permitting work for California water agencies, municipalities, special districts, or other public infrastructure owners
- BA/BS degree in Urban, Regional or Environmental Land Use Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field, with 7 years of relevant experience
- Familiarity with the environmental review and permitting process for water and public infrastructure projects
- General understanding of local municipal planning within the Northern California region
- Past project management experience
- Experience in natural resources consulting, planning, and permitting within California preferred
- Ability to validate and accurately analyze information and make sound decisions within 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 relationships with clients
- Ability to prioritize and balance workloads in a highly mobile and changing environment
- CEQA/NEPA, USACE, RWQCB, and CDFW permitting experience is a plus
- Ability to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of one of Stantec’s Northern California offices
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/long-term disability plans
- Emergency travel benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional membership fee coverage
- Paid family leave
- Ten paid holidays each calendar year
- Vacation accrual of 10 to 20 days per year
- Paid sick leave
- Bonus eligibility for certain roles
- Paid leave for temporary/casual employees in accordance with state and local law