Senior Environmental Project Manager – Transmission and Renewables (Midwest)

TL;DR

Senior Environmental Project Manager (Transmission and Renewables): Manage power sector projects including solar, wind, battery storage, transmission, and nuclear with an accent on federal, state, and local permitting processes. Focus on building project teams, managing budgets and schedules, ensuring quality deliverables, and maintaining client relationships.

Location: Based anywhere in the United States (remote, in-office, or hybrid work arrangement)

Salary: $145,300–$183,400 per year

Company

Medium-sized consulting and engineering company serving energy, mining, transportation, manufacturing, construction, land development, and government sectors.

What you will do

• Serve as Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager for power sector projects varying in size and complexity.
• Build and manage project teams collaboratively with other Power Sector Project Managers.
• Manage project budget, schedule, and risks using standard processes and tools.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients.
• Review project deliverables for quality assurance and client expectations.
• Participate in proposal processes and marketing activities for Power Sector projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, geography, land use planning, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience with permitting processes through USACE, USFWS, federal land agencies, SHPO, state commissions (MN, IA, WI, MI), or other regulatory agencies, preferably in power industries
• Minimum 5 years of project or deputy project management experience preferred
• Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and independent work abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite; willing to travel domestically 0-20%
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (E-Verify)

Nice to have

• Knowledge or advanced degrees in environmental law, planning, anthropology/archaeology, hydrology, biology, or wetland ecology
• Technical editing experience

Culture & Benefits

• 4 weeks paid vacation for all full-time employees plus 10 paid holidays
• Generous benefits and compensation packages, including bonus eligibility
• Annual career-related training and professional development
• Support for remote employees to attend in-person team meetings and all-staff events
• Commitment to quality, professional integrity, and long-term client relationships
• Opportunities for organic growth and new service lines