Senior Energy Projects Manager - Remote

California Energy Commission; California; Remote; USD 113,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

California Energy Commission is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex energy facility permitting and licensing within the Siting, Transmission, and Environmental Protection Division.

In this senior role, you will evaluate new generation technologies, analyze environmental impacts, develop innovative solutions, and mentor staff while coordinating with government and private-sector partners across California.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team and perform independent tasks that contribute towards shared goals.
• Ability to assume a lead position in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively write and edit technical information.
• Experience managing projects, including the ability to create project plans and schedules, prioritize conflicting deliverables, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to track progress and apply project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills, with experience interfacing with internal staff, external stakeholders, and agencies.
• Knowledge and experience working with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or conducting environmental reviews for complex projects.
• Knowledge of California Public Resources Code pertaining to energy conservation and development; design and operation of electrical generating and storage facilities, advanced electrical generating technologies; environmental aspects of various fuel types; and environmental consequences of generation and storage facility construction and operation.
• Knowledge of California’s energy policy and climate goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex energy facility permitting and power plant licensing projects within the Siting, Transmission, and Environmental Protection Division.
• Evaluate emerging generation technologies, analyze environmental and technical impacts, and develop innovative solutions.
• Guide, coach, and mentor technical and analytical staff; collaborate across government and private-sector partners.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Technical writing

Project planning

Progress tracking

Communication

CEQA knowledge

Energy policy

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental review

Job description

California Energy Commission is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex energy facility permitting and licensing within the Siting, Transmission, and Environmental Protection Division.

In this senior role, you will evaluate new generation technologies, analyze environmental impacts, develop innovative solutions, and mentor staff while coordinating with government and private-sector partners across California.