California Environmental Quality Act Project Manager

California Public Utilities Commission; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 1,069,000 - 1,338,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Public Utilities Commission is seeking a California Environmental Quality Act Project Manager to lead CEQA reviews for electric, gas, and broadband infrastructure projects. This role will manage CEQA documents, coordinate with ALJs, Commissioners, and Advisors, and oversee consultant contracts and workshops.

Hybrid telework is available for this permanent, full-time position, with a salary range of $7,980.00 to $9,994.00 per month.

Qualifications

• Describe your experience with preparing or managing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental reviews and approvals for complex electrical or gas infrastructure projects, or other large industrial infrastructure projects.
• Describe your technical skills, education, and experience in the environmental and energy or industrial fields.
• Describe your experience with stakeholder outreach and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead CEQA environmental review for electrical, gas, and broadband infrastructure projects and coordinate with ALJs, Commissioners, and Advisors.
• Manage development of CEQA documents and oversee consultant contracts and workshops.
• Advise and consult with ALJs on rulings and proposed decisions, and support permit decisions for utility infrastructure projects.

Job description

Working Title: California Environmental Quality Act Project Manager

Classification: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III

$7,980.00 - $9,994.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Energy Division/ California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Branch/ CEQA and Energy Permitting:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to join our team.

Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

Under general direction of the section Program and Project Supervisor, the Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst III (PURA III) will act as a mid-level CEQA Project Manager responsible for completing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental review for infrastructure projects, such as electrical and natural gas and telecommunications infrastructure projects. The Project Manager will have lead responsibility in conducting complex technical, policy, and/or economic analyses and research to support Administrative Law Judges (ALJ), Commissioners, and Advisors in the permitting of utility infrastructure projects including electric transmission infrastructure (such as transmission lines and substations), and natural gas infrastructure (such as compressor stations and pipelines) and/or in conducting environmental review of these projects under CEQA (such as last-mile broadband projects). Job duties include managing the development of CEQA and other environmental review documents and leading permitting for certain development of utility infrastructure projects. The Project Manager will also oversee the construction compliance of utility infrastructure projects. The CEQA Project Manager will advise and consult with ALJs regarding rulings and proposed decisions, provide technical support for ALJs in formal proceedings before the Commission, prepare briefings, and perform policy research. The CEQA Project Manager is responsible for requesting proposals for consultant services, managing the selection process and acting as contract manager overseeing the development of CEQA documents and other environmental documentation. The Project Manager will facilitate workshops and/or stakeholder meetings as needed.

This job posting may be used to fill vacancies within the CEQA and FERC Branch, including, but not limited to, the following sections: Infrastructure Planning & CEQA, CEQA and Energy Permitting, CEQA Broadband, and FERC Cost Recovery.

Special Requirements

Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages.

Please write your SOQ to address the following three questions:

• Describe your experience with preparing or managing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental reviews and approvals for complex electrical or gas infrastructure projects, or other large industrial infrastructure projects.
• Describe your technical skills, education, and experience in the environmental and energy or industrial fields.
• Describe your experience with stakeholder outreach and engagement.

Final Filing Date: 9/28/2026

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.