[Hiring] Senior Energy Transmission Regulatory Specialist @IIIIIIUS

Role Description

ICF is seeking an experienced Senior Energy Transmission Regulatory Specialist to provide leadership within our ICF's Environment & Planning Division. The position will provide program and project management in support of environmental assessment, planning, permitting, compliance, and construction of power transmission systems and other utility projects in California and other western regional states.

Clients will include utilities and independent and renewable energy providers seeking authorization under state, federal, and local regulatory entities. The successful candidate will work closely with client project managers, engineers, construction teams, environmental specialists, and agency staff to lead environmental planning, permitting, compliance, and project implementation.

The primary duties of this position are to:

• Lead client relationships and grow ICF’s Energy Practice.
• Manage environmental compliance processes (including California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA] and National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA]).
• Serve as a primary point of contact with private sector clients such as California-based utilities, renewable energy developers, commercial/residential/industrial developers, and engineering companies.
• Lead project management on larger project/program environmental impact analyses for planning and development.
• Independently lead complex environmental planning and permitting for renewable energy, transportation/transit, and infrastructure projects.
• Maintain a robust understanding of CEQA and NEPA and interface with external clients.

This role is fully remote and supports clients throughout California. A primary base within Sacramento County or the Bay Area is preferred.

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.
• Experience working with agencies (local, state, and federal), electric transmission service providers, utilities, and other energy companies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in urban planning, transportation/transit planning, environmental studies, or related field.
• Experience preparing and managing high-quality CEQA and NEPA documents for federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Experience independently leading environmental review and compliance for utility projects.
• Experience obtaining environmental permits and reviewing technical studies addressing biological resources, cultural resources, air quality, noise, traffic, visual resources, and hydrology.
• Several years of project management experience working within a private consulting firm.
• Business development experience and willingness to engage in business development.
• Serving in a leadership role either as a supervisor or task manager leading and mentoring moderate to large-size teams of staff and subconsultants.

Benefits

• Established agency and client relationships with the ability to market and win work successfully.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex interdisciplinary environmental planning projects.
• Ability to synthesize multidisciplinary environmental and regulatory information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills, including attention to detail.
• Strong project management skills.
• Commitment to overseeing preparation of high-quality work within established budgets and schedules.
• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

Company Description

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, combining unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive.