Renewable Energy Planner
Company: Stantec Consulting International Ltd.
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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DescriptionGrounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts
lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit,
and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical
specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an
inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise.
Stantec is a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top
environmental talents on work that is critical to our clients and
the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment
down to a science.Stantec is hiring a Renewable Energy Planner to
support our Environmental Assessment, Permitting, and Compliance
Business Line with an emphasis on assessment and permitting of
renewable energy facilities and associated electric transmission
and/or battery storage infrastructure. Job responsibilities include
leading and preparing proposals, overseeing the preparation of
environmental impact analysis documents and related technical
studies and discretionary permit applications, managing projects,
and supervising staff. This position offers the selected individual
the ability to apply their technical, project management, and
business development experience to a diverse range of projects and
clients across California, as well as professional development
opportunities within an established and rapidly growing consulting
organization.We are seeking candidates who have experience with
environmental permitting for large, utility-scale solar and wind
(on- and off-shore) and battery storage projects.Your Key
ResponsibilitiesPrepare, manage the preparation of, and review all
types of environmental impact documents and associated mitigation
programs in accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), i.e.,
Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact
Reports and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs,
Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, and
exemptions/exclusions.Prepare, manage the preparation of, and
review technical studies and associated field surveys informing
CEQA and/or NEPA documents, e.g., biological resources surveys and
reports, cultural resources surveys and reports, geotechnical
surveys and reports, air quality reports, wetland delineations,
etc.Oversee preparation of environmental permit applications with
various federal, state, and local agencies for a variety of project
types/sizes.Manage tasks and/or projects. Manage the project or
task team (office- and field-based) and their assignments,
deliverables, files and administrative record, safety program,
subconsultants and their contracting process, and client and their
expectations; and monitor and review project contracts,
deliverables, schedule, and budget.QualificationsYour Capabilities
and CredentialsExperienced CEQA/NEPA practitioner and environmental
planner with ability to guide projects through the California and
federal environmental permitting processes from constraints
analysis/scoping through construction/certification.Detailed
understanding of CEQA/NEPA guidelines and ability to manage and
review CEQA and NEPA sections for multiple resource categories,
including topics outside the applicant's area of technical
expertise.Ability to analyze information, develop appropriate
impact conclusions, and author feasible and effective mitigation
measures.Ability to plan, oversee, document, and review technical
studies and associated field surveys informing environmental
documents and/or constraints analyses.Experience developing complex
technical documentation and navigating multi-agency jurisdictions
for projects with substantial community involvement or major
environmental constraints.Demonstrated attention to detail and
accountability.Recent project experience in California.Effective
in-person, video conference, and written communication with direct
reports, colleagues, clients, regulatory agencies, the public, and
subconsultants, and the ability to plan, lead, and document such
communications.Ability to work individually and as part of team,
and proven ability to lead a team.Valid driver's license and good
driving record required.Proficiency with MS Office suite (e.g.,
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat,
Excel).PreferredFamiliarity with federal, state, and county
permitting processes and applications (e.g., Clean Water Act,
Endangered Species Act, Bureau of Land Management Right-of-Way
Grant, California Fish and Wildlife 1600 Permit, California Coastal
Act, county Conditional Use Permit). Experience with a range of
lead CEQA/NEPA agencies (e.g., Bureau of Land Management,
California Public Utilities Commission, Caltrans,
counties).Familiarity with federal and state habitat conservation
planning programs (e.g., Habitat Conservation Plans, Natural
Community Conservation Plans).Experience with diverse project types
(renewable and traditional energy, electrical transmission, battery
storage, transportation, water, and community development
projects).Ability to travel periodically to support project work
and business development.Experience with scheduling, budgeting,
contracting, or invoicing programs.Education and
ExperienceBachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related
field required. Master's degree preferred.Minimum seven years of
applicable professional experience.Minimum five years of
demonstrated project or task lead experience.Minimum three years of
experience working on renewable or traditional energy
projects.Training or academic background in a technical field such
as air quality, cultural resources, hazardous materials, biological
resources, or environmental law a plus.Industry-specific training
(specialized field surveys methods, CEQA/NEPA courses),
certifications (e.g., PWS, CWB -, AICP, HAZWOPER), or
species-specific handling permits a plus.This position will be in a
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.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.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.Primary Location : United
States-California-Thousand OaksOther Locations : United
States-California-Bakersfield, United States-California-Santa
Maria, United States-California-San Diego, United
States-California-Pasadena, United States-California-Sacramento,
United States-California-Long Beach, United States-California-Santa
Barbara, United States-California-Irvine, United
States-California-San BernardinoEmployee Status : RegularJob Level
: Individual ContributorTravel : Yes, 20 % of the TimeSchedule :
Full-timeJob Posting : May 9, 2022, 8:34:14 AMVaccine Policy:
Stantec requires some positions in North America to be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to reasonable accommodation to
the extent required by law because of a medical reason or a
sincerely held religious belief.Stantec provides equal employment
opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future
and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds
of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital
status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We
prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment,
hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job
training, terminations or any other condition of employment.
Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and
regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of
employment. EEO including Disability/Protected VeteransSelect the
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job alerts: Vaccine Policy: Stantec requires some positions in
North America to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to
reasonable accommodation to the extent required by law because of a
medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief.
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