Senior Environmental Planner, Water & Infrastructure

Stantec; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work locations

Flexible hours

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Stantec’s Northern California team is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to join our Environmental Services Practice, focusing on water and infrastructure projects. You will lead environmental permitting efforts, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and support proposals and presentations to clients and agencies.

Travel up to 10–20% may be required, with flexible work locations including remote work. Strong emphasis on CEQA/NEPA, regulatory compliance, and client service across Northern

Qualifications

• Familiarity with environmental review and permitting processes for water/public infrastructure.
• Minimum 7 years of environmental planning and permitting experience in CA.
• CEQA/NEPA, USACE, RWQCB, CDFW permitting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-disciplinary project schedules, deliverables, budgets, staff, and project records to successful completion.
• Develop workflow processes and communication plans for projects.
• Provide planning and permitting support for water, wastewater, recycled water, stormwater, and flood control infrastructure projects.

Skills

Environmental planning

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Risk management

Client relations

Scheduling & budgeting

Education

BA/BS in Urban, Regional or Environmental Land Use Planning

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Stantec’s Northern California team is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to join our Environmental Services Practice, focusing on water and infrastructure projects. You will lead environmental permitting efforts, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and support proposals and presentations to clients and agencies.

Travel up to 10–20% may be required, with flexible work locations including remote work. Strong emphasis on CEQA/NEPA, regulatory compliance, and client service across Northern