Remote Senior Energy Transmission Regulatory Lead

ICF; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 108,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF seeks an experienced Senior Energy Transmission Regulatory Specialist to lead environmental planning, permitting, and compliance for power transmission and utility projects in California and the western states. You will manage CEQA/NEPA processes, coordinate with clients and agencies, and drive project delivery from planning through construction.

Based in California or remote with a preferred base in Sacramento County or the Bay Area, you will mentor staff, contribute to bookings, and help

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related professional work experience.
• Experience with NEPA and CEQA compliance, Endangered Species Act compliance and Clean Water Act permitting.
• Experience working with California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a principal project manager or task manager as appropriate for environmental compliance of development projects, infrastructure projects, and land use plans, overseeing the preparation of documents, reports, presentations, technical memoranda, public notices, forms, and other work products.
• Manage a portfolio of clients with multiple projects, balancing environmental, permitting, schedule, and client priorities.
• Lead environmental review and permitting strategy for multiple utility infrastructure projects, identifying environmental constraints, regulatory requirements, permitting strategy and needs, and project risks from early planning through construction.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, construction teams, technical experts, and regulatory agencies to support project delivery and construction readiness.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of CEQA and NEPA, including staying up to date on case law and providing support on complex projects in order to accurately advise clients.
• Manage and author deliverables, including conducting research; write proficiently; and manage multiple project schedules with competing deadlines and budget constraints.
• Interface directly with key clients and help build and maintain great relationships.
• Lead business development and contribute in a meaningful way to bookings.
• Mentor less experienced staff.
• Strictly adhere to professional standards, including but not limited to: demonstrating consistency and reliability, timeliness in meeting project deadlines, maintaining clear and concise communication, and working responsibly on a team or independently.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

CEQA/NEPA compliance

Regulatory analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in urban planning, transportation/transit planning, environmental studies, or related field

Job description

ICF seeks an experienced Senior Energy Transmission Regulatory Specialist to lead environmental planning, permitting, and compliance for power transmission and utility projects in California and the western states. You will manage CEQA/NEPA processes, coordinate with clients and agencies, and drive project delivery from planning through construction.

Based in California or remote with a preferred base in Sacramento County or the Bay Area, you will mentor staff, contribute to bookings, and help