Senior Environmental Project Manager (Transmission and Renewables)

TL;DR

Senior Environmental Project Manager (Transmission and Renewables): Manage permitting and project delivery for power sector projects including transmission, solar, wind, and battery storage with an accent on federal, state, and local regulations in North Dakota and South Dakota. Focus on building client relationships, managing budgets and schedules, ensuring quality deliverables, and leading project teams through complex regulatory processes.

Location: Can be based anywhere in the United States

Salary: $145,300–$183,400 per year

Company

Medium-sized consulting and engineering company focused on energy, mining, transportation, and infrastructure sectors.

What you will do

• Serve as Project Manager or Deputy for power projects like solar, wind, transmission, and battery storage.
• Build and manage project teams, budgets, schedules, and risks using standard processes.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and participate in proposals and marketing.
• Review deliverables for quality assurance and mentor team members for leadership development.
• Collaborate with Power Sector leadership to align with strategic goals and ensure staffing needs.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (E-Verify)
• Bachelor's in environmental science, engineering, geography, or related field.
• 10+ years in permitting with USACE, USFWS, SHPO, ND/SD commissions, focused on power industries.
• 5+ years in project or deputy project management preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Willing to travel domestically 0-20%

Nice to have

• Advanced degrees or experience in environmental law, planning, archaeology, hydrology, or biology.
• Technical editing experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible remote, in-office, or hybrid work anywhere in the US.
• 4 weeks paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, generous benefits package.
• Bonus eligible, annual career training, and support for professional growth.
• Opportunities for internal advancement and new service line development.
• Travel support for remote employees to attend team meetings and events.