Senior Environmental Planner / Project Manager – Energy & Utilities

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San Francisco Bay, United States
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Senior Environmental Planner / Project Manager — Energy & Utilities

Bay Area | Up to $180,000 | Leadership Role with Clear Advancement Path

An established and growing environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner / Project Manager to play a key leadership role in their Bay Area operations. This is a strategic position focused on managing and delivering complex energy sector projects, including utilities, transmission, and distribution infrastructure across California.

This is a true seller-doer opportunity for a motivated professional ready to lead high-profile environmental projects, drive business development, and directly influence the growth of the company.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage environmental projects with a focus on CEQA and NEPA compliance for energy, utility, transmission, and distribution projects
  • Serve as a technical and strategic advisor to clients and project teams
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships and develop new business opportunities
  • Mentor and lead internal teams to ensure project success and technical excellence
  • Work closely with company leadership, with direct reporting to the C-Suite

Requirements

  • Extensive experience managing environmental planning projects under CEQA and NEPA, ideally within the energy, utilities, or infrastructure space
  • Proven track record as a seller-doer, with experience winning work and expanding client relationships
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex projects
  • Based in the Bay Area with a willingness to engage in both in-person leadership and hybrid collaboration

The Opportunity

  • Competitive salary up to $180,000, depending on experience and business development capabilities
  • Defined career advancement pathway with clear steps toward senior leadership
  • High-impact role with direct access to company decision-makers and long-term business strategy
  • The chance to shape major energy and infrastructure projects that are critical to California’s future

If you are ready to take on a leadership role in a respected, growing firm and work on projects that matter, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to explore this opportunity.

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