Senior Environmental Specialist for Renewable Energy Projects

9 hours ago


Walnut Creek, California, United States Environmental Resources Management (ERM) Full time

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Environmental Specialist to join our team in the Power and Renewables sector. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with environmental impact assessments, permitting, and compliance associated with renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as lead project manager for environmental impact assessments under CEQA- and NEPA-related activities and natural resource permitting in support of clients' capital projects.
  • Contribute to preparing technical studies and impact assessment documents, including EIRs and Biological Constraints Reports.
  • Lead programs to develop permit strategies, specify best management practices; prepare permit applications and negotiate conditions with state and federal agencies.
  • Direct permitting and compliance associated with telecom, energy infrastructure, and other linear development projects.

This role offers significant career growth opportunities and the chance to work with a dynamic team on high-profile projects. We are looking for an individual who can drive business growth through selling and delivering world-class services and advancing our reputation for supporting complex projects.

About the Role:

This Senior Environmental Specialist position is a key component of our Capital Project Delivery service offering, which focuses on supporting development of projects in various sectors. As part of this team, you will contribute to building a vibrant technical community with over 1,000 professionals globally.

Requirements:
  • BS/MS in biology, environmental science, or related field.
  • 6+ years of consulting experience, including substantial experience with renewable energy projects in California.
  • Business acumen to understand business risks and challenges, and to recognize opportunities to provide enterprise-wide solutions for clients.
  • Demonstrable track record in delivering multi-million dollar environmental programs or successfully winning large and strategic projects.
  • Established relationships with California utility companies, particularly PG&E, SCE, and Sempra.

The estimated annual base salary for this role is $106,480 – $132,250 USD, plus an annual discretionary performance bonus. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance, 401(k), and more.



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