California Environmental Quality Act Project Manager

About the role

The Senior Utilities Engineer (Specialist) will act as the CEQA Project Manager responsible for completing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental review for infrastructure projects, such as electrical and natural gas infrastructure projects. The Project Manager will have lead responsibility in conducting complex technical, policy, and/or economic analyses and research to support Administrative Law Judges (ALJ), Commissioners, and Advisors in the permitting of utility infrastructure projects including electric transmission infrastructure (such as transmission lines and substations), and natural gas infrastructure (such as compressor stations and pipelines).

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of CEQA and other environmental review documents and leading permitting for development of utility infrastructure projects.
• Oversee the construction compliance of utility infrastructure projects.
• Advise and consult with ALJs regarding 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 act as contract manager overseeing the development of CEQA documents and other environmental documentation.
• Facilitate workshops and/or stakeholder meetings as needed.

Requirements

This is a hybrid position that will require the selected candidate to report to their assigned headquarters office a minimum of two (2) days a week. Hybrid positions may be eligible for telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. In accordance with CPUC Telework Policy, telework arrangements are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

Qualifications

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please Click here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.

Skills

The position(s) require(s) a(n) Professional Engineer License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Benefits

Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction due to the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. For details, visit CalHR’s Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page.

Pay

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 Effective July 1, 2025, CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction.

Schedule

This is a permanent, full-time position that requires a minimum of two (2) days a week reporting to the headquarters office. Hybrid positions may be eligible for telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. In accordance with CPUC Telework Policy, telework arrangements are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.