California Environmental Quality Act Project Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Job Code: JC-523778

Position #:

-001

Title:

California Environmental Quality Act Project Manager

Classification: SENIOR UTILITIES ENGINEER (SPECIALIST)

Salary: $11,437.00 - $14,315.00

Effective Date:
July 1, 2025

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department:
Energy Division – California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Branch

• Act as the CEQA Project Manager responsible for completing environmental reviews for electrical and natural gas infrastructure projects.
• Conduct complex technical, policy, and economic analyses to support Administrative Law Judges (ALJs), Commissioners, and Advisors in the permitting of utility infrastructure projects.
• Manage the development of CEQA and other environmental review documents, and lead the permitting process for utility infrastructure projects.
• Oversee construction compliance of utility infrastructure projects, advising and consulting with ALJs on rulings and proposed decisions.
• Provide technical support for ALJs in formal proceedings before the Commission, prepare briefings, and perform policy research.
• Request proposals for consultant services, manage the selection process, and serve as contract manager overseeing the creation of CEQA documents and related environmental documentation.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings as needed.
• Report to the assigned headquarter office a minimum of two (2) days per week (hybrid position).

• Professional Engineer license is required; a copy of the license must be provided prior to hire.
• Candidate must be eligible for state service and meet the minimum qualifications as specified in the Classification Specification.
• Effective communication skills and ability to manage complex technical projects are essential.

State of California employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and other employee benefits.