Principal Project Manager-Energy (San Francisco)

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employeeowned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeast United States.

ESA is looking for a highly motivated Energy Planner and Project Manager with 20+ years of related work experience, who can support various environmental compliance and regulatory processes for renewable energy and electric infrastructure projects. This role values collaboration , delivery , and quality work in a dynamic environment . The position is remote from Northern California, with occasional onsite visits.

Who You Are

• You are a seniorlevel professional with a minimum of 20+ years of related experience, including research, impact analysis, report writing, and quality assurance/quality control reviews. You have proficiency with the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA ) and experience with the National Environmental Policy Act ( NEPA ) and similar regulations; proposal writing experience is a plus.
• You hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in environmental science or a related interdisciplinary field.
• You have strong project management, business development, writing, and analytical skills, and effective oral presentation abilities. You build teams, mentor staff, manage subconsultants, and coach colleagues to foster teamwork.
• You have led marketing and business development pursuits, including developing capture strategies and leading proposals, interviews, and presentations.
• You ideally have experience preparing analyses and evaluations related to renewable energy and electrical infrastructure projects.
• You are located in California, ideally Northern California, and can work remotely.

What You Will Do for ESA

• Serve as project manager, senior project manager, and/or contributing author for CEQA and NEPA documents on energyrelated projects.
• Manage tasks, project or task budgets, invoicing, and delivery schedules; handle logistics, maintain information resources, and meet with team members to track progress.
• Act as the point person for team member or client questions; prepare or direct research and analysis; support or lead public outreach related to environmental review; deliver assignments on time and within budget.
• Demonstrate solid writing and listening skills; lead client meetings and present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Lead marketing and business development pursuits for selected tasks or moderatecomplexity projects, including scopes of work, schedules, budgets, technical input, and interviews.
• Provide mentorship and supervise junior staff, reviewing work for accuracy and clarity, and offering constructive feedback and career guidance.
• Thrive in a fastpaced, challenging environment, managing multiple responsibilities and deadlines independently or with a team.

Whats Special About ESA

Joining ESA means becoming part of a closeknit team of environmental professionals who create outstanding projects, enhance environmental stewardship, and move toward a sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places.

Benefits

ESA provides medical, dental, and vision insurance (70% paid for you and your family), annual ESOP share allocations, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Spot and annual bonuses reward exceptional work.

Whats Special About Our Energy Team in Northern California

Our team has analyzed more than 1,000 miles of electric transmission line and 16,000MW of solar, 1,300MW of wind, and other renewable projects across private and federal lands. Clients include regulatory agencies, power producers, ports, and surface mining concerns.

Salary Range

$166,502 $185,003 USD

Who We Are

ESA is a 100% employeeowned environmental consulting firm that values diversity, inclusion, and celebrates differences. Our culture fosters mutual respect and diverse perspectives leading to better solutions and continued success.

In accordance with ESAs duty to provide a safe workplace free of known hazards, employees working from an office or inperson for ESA must submit proof of vaccination or an approved exemption and accommodation where required.

Equity and Accommodation

ESA is an equalopportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process or employment, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@esassoc.com and include your full name, best contact method, job title applied for, and a description of the accommodation request.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOEM/V/F/D)

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