Remote PM & Senior Biologist/Ecologist - Utilities

Stantec; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Paid sick leave

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Project Manager with Senior Biology/Ecology experience in Northern California to lead environmental review, permitting, and project delivery for power utility programs. Responsibilities include directing multi-disciplinary teams, preparing technical studies, and supporting proposals.

The role supports CEQA/NEPA efforts, coordinates with clients and agencies, and may require travel across Northern California. Flexible work locations, including home-based work, are available.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Biology or Ecology or related field with 7–10 years of environmental planning experience in California IOUs preferred.
• CEQA/NEPA, CPUC experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and manage schedules, budgets, deliverables, and project records.
• Develop and review technical documents, environmental reports, and permitting analyses.
• Coordinate environmental permitting efforts and CEQA/NEPA support for utility projects.
• Mentor staff and support business development and client relations.
• Develop scopes and budgets for environmental services tasks within a team.
• Engage with clients and agencies to present findings and proposals.

Skills

Project management

Environmental permitting

CEQA/NEPA knowledge

Team leadership

Proposal development

Stakeholder communication

Travel readiness

Budget management

Education

BA/BS in Biology or Ecology

Master’s in Ecology or Environmental Planning (preferred)

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Project Manager with Senior Biology/Ecology experience in Northern California to lead environmental review, permitting, and project delivery for power utility programs. Responsibilities include directing multi-disciplinary teams, preparing technical studies, and supporting proposals.

The role supports CEQA/NEPA efforts, coordinates with clients and agencies, and may require travel across Northern California. Flexible work locations, including home-based work, are available.