Environmental Planner Opportunity
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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 Northern California. The position is to be based out of our Walnut Creek, Sacramento, Petaluma, Chico, Redding, Eureka or Fresno Offices. Stantec offers flexible work locations (including working from home), flexible work hours, and a robust compensation and benefit package.
Your Key Responsibilities
As an Environmental Planner, you will contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams in all phases of the execution and delivery of utility operations and maintenance projects. You will provide environmental and land use planning knowledge to help with public and private projects on various utility programs. This may include renewable power permitting, siting and licensing of other energy production and transmission projects, environmental impact analysis support, biological and cultural assessment support, CEQA/NEPA support, municipal zoning ordinance review, and land use planning and coordination for environmental projects. To support their project work, Environmental Planners will draw upon their experience with the review of project scope or project descriptions, development applications, familiarity with utility environmental review and permitting assessment processes, and general understanding of local municipal planning. This experience is desired but not required. This position requires strong skills as a self-starter as well as strong attention to detail while having the ability to participate in multiple projects simultaneously. Experience within energy, gas, and transportation projects is a plus. Understanding the release to construction (RTC) process for clients and the ability to direct and work with multiple disciplines is desired but not required. This role will also include support to project management teams on dynamic projects to assist and direct workflow through the environmental review process.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
+ Strong research, analysis, and reporting abilities. + Self-directed, excellent attention to detail and quality review of work. + Capability to manage large data sets. + Ability to work on fast-paced dynamic projects and think critically to solve problems in a creative or efficient manner. + Self-starting, team-oriented professional with excellent written and communication skills. + Familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings. + Familiarity and experience with permitting and CEQA/NEPA. + Must have good driving record and valid driver's license. _Preferred:_ + Utility experience a plus. + CPUC experience a plus. + CEC experience a plus. + Ability to identify opportunities and build relationships with clients.
Education and Experience
Basic/Preferred: BA/BS degree in Urban, Regional or Environmental Land Use Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies or a related field. 0-3 years of experience. Optional: Master's degree in Urban, Regional or Environmental Land Use Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies or a related field. 3 years of experience Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. 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.
Pay Range
Locations in MN, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas - Min Salary $ 59,000.00 - Max Salary $ 82,600.00 Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 64,900.00 - Max Salary $ 90,900.00 Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) - Min Salary $ 74,300.00 - Max Salary $ 104,100.00
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
Yes
Schedule
Full time
Job Posting
01/08/2025 03:08:31
Req ID
1001772