Senior Biologist​/Senior Project Manager

About Us

We are an award-winning California-based environmental consulting firm with 550+ professionals and more than 30 years of diverse experience serving clients in transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and government sectors. Our mission is to deliver practical, science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities, infrastructure, and natural systems.

As a people-centric organization, we value collaboration, fairness, and transparency, and are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both personal and professional growth while offering robust career opportunities. We are especially proud of our recent Great Place to Work® certification, which reflects an independent assessment of our culture and our team member experiences.

We are seeking a Senior Biologist/Senior Project Manager to join our Renewables practice, supporting complex energy infrastructure projects that advance renewable energy development and electric transmission. This role offers the opportunity to lead CEQA environmental review, biological oversight, and permitting strategy, guiding projects from planning through implementation, while working closely with clients, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary internal teams.

The Senior Biologist / Senior Project Manager serves as a technical leader, strategic advisor, and key client interface. The ideal candidate brings experience preparing and conducting senior-level review of CEQA documents and related biological technical studies (e.g., BRAs), along with an understanding of the broader permitting landscape. This position is well suited for a seasoned project manager who enjoys collaboration, technical rigor, creative thinking, and overseeing projects from start to finish.

This role may offer a hybrid work setup, blending time in the office with remote work as business needs evolve. We enjoy coming together in person to collaborate, connect with teammates, and partner with clients, and may prioritize candidates who live within 50 miles of a Rincon office. Eligible office locations for this role include Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.

• Oversee the preparation and defensibility of CEQA documents for renewable energy, electric transmission, and energy generation projects, including senior-level QA/QC of all deliverables.
• Provide strategic biological oversight, directing technical studies and reviewing analyses to ensure alignment with permitting strategies.
• Lead feasibility studies and constraints analyses, ensuring accurate assessment of project viability.
• Manage projects from entitlement through environmental analysis and implementation, ensuring regulatory compliance and successful execution.
• Coordinate with technical teams and regulatory specialists for permitting and consultation to maintain compliance.

• Serve as the primary client liaison, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring project goals align with client expectations.
• Represent projects in public presentations to agency decision‑making bodies.
• Advise clients on permitting strategy and regulatory risk to support timely and constructible project outcomes.

• Contribute to business development efforts by preparing proposals, estimating project costs, and expanding client relationships.
• Train and mentor junior staff in CEQA processes and environmental planning requirements, ensuring their professional growth.

• B.S. or M.S. in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 6–10+ years of highly relevant experience with progressive responsibility across technical work, permitting, and client management.
• Understanding of California’s regulatory environment, including CEQA and key state/federal permitting programs (e.g., CWA 401/404, ITP, SAA, BOs).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate…