CEQA - Senior Project Manager (JC-527185)

California Public Utilities Commission; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is seeking a CEQA - Senior Project Manager to lead complex analyses and environmental review for telecommunications infrastructure projects. The role sits in the Energy Division/CEQA & FERC Branch and offers hybrid telework.

Under general direction, you'll manage CEQA documents, coordinate with ALJ, Commissioners, and Advisors, and incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion in policy analysis and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting complex analyses to support regulatory decision-makers.
• Experience with CEQA or environmental planning for telecom/energy projects.
• Strong ability to manage project development and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex economic, policy, and technical analyses to support ALJ, Commissioners, and Advisors in permitting utility infrastructure projects.
• Develop CEQA documents and oversee environmental review processes for telecommunications infrastructure and related projects.
• Incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and internal processes.

Job description

Working Title: CEQA - Senior Project Manager

Classification: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST V

$9,631.00 - $12,054.00

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/CEQA & FERC Branch/Infrastructure Planning and CEQA

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

Job Description And Duties

Would you like to help California expand high-speed Internet access? Do you have a strong interest in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or energy planning issues? If so, the CEQA-FERC Branch in the Energy Division is looking for you!

The Infrastructure Planning and CEQA Section in the CEQA-FERC Branch plays an important role in reviewing telecommunication projects throughout the State and is responsible for the development of environmental documents in accordance with CEQA and overseeing projects in construction. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is tasked to ensure telecommunication infrastructure complies with CEQA but also provides permitting services to the whole CPUC and supports energy and rail projects as well. This provides staff the opportunity to diversify their professional portfolios by having a variety of projects and permitting challenges. This position primarily supports telecommunications infrastructure.

Under general direction of the section Program and Project Supervisor, incumbent will have lead responsibility in conducting complex economic, policy and/or technical analyses and research to support Administrative Law Judges (ALJ), Commissioners, and Advisors in the permitting of utility infrastructure projects including electric transmission lines, gas pipelines, telecommunication facilities, and rail projects. This also includes, but is not limited to, managing the development of CEQA and other environmental review documents and related processes. The incumbent will consider diversity, equity, and inclusion in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and internal processes.

Final Filing Date: 8/31/2026