Environmental Planner/Project Manager

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Tetra Tech’s commitment to hiring the best talent in the industry and helping them thrive professionally is stronger than ever. We are seeking an Environmental Planner/Project Manager located anywhere within the U.S. with a preference in or near Colorado (location is flexible), and will be responsible for managing environmental siting, planning, and permitting for renewable energy, natural gas, and electric projects. We are seeking a team member with an established and successful history of managing and leading tasks associated with renewable, natural gas, and electric energy projects which includes assisting with developing proposals and cost estimates, executing project tasks, managing project budgets and forecasts, delivering client satisfaction, and mentoring staff.

Successful candidates will have a strong technical background in siting, permitting, and evaluating environmental impacts for energy projects, which may include solar, onshore/offshore wind, energy storage, natural gas, and electric transmission. Our ideal candidate will have pre-existing client relationships and a proven track record of winning work within the energy market. Tetra Tech is seeking an Environmental Planner/Project Manager to collaborate on preparing and managing environmental documentation for energy projects. This will include the preparation of environmental documents and impact analyses, technical reports, and permit applications. The candidate will be expected to conduct literature research and data collection for environmental investigations and documentation, as well as assist with public involvement, agency consultation, and planning. The candidate will be expected to manage small to medium size energy projects, attend agency meetings, hearings, and other functions.

Responsibilities:

·         Responsibilities include project management, team leadership, and mentoring of junior staff.

·         This role will direct and oversee energy facility siting/routing, permitting, environmental field surveys, resource analyses, agency coordination, and public outreach, as well as budget and project tracking.

·         Candidates will work within a team to prepare conditional use, land use, right-of-way, and other local jurisdictional permitting efforts.

·         In addition to permitting, this role will include managing the preparation of resource studies (e.g., wildlife biology, wetlands, cultural resources) associated with energy project permitting, as well as the production of permit applications to state and county jurisdictions.

·         Candidates will represent clients before federal, state, and local regulatory and land management agencies, boards, planning commissions, and councils.

·         Candidates will prepare project descriptions and summaries, respond to data requests, and make presentations to the governing jurisdiction’s representatives in public meetings to obtain approval for projects.

·         Candidates will have experience working with environmental, regulatory and land use agencies, such as: U.S.

·         Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), and/or federal and state agencies, and local county and city planning departments.

Requirements:

·         Looking for candidates with 6 to 10 years of applicable work experience.

·         Candidates must be able to handle multiple tasks, coordinate effectively with others, and work independently within a team.

·         Candidates must be able to research and interpret federal, state, and local regulations on a project-specific basis to assess project permitting feasibility and requirements, and interface with regulatory agencies.

·         Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to utilize critical thinking, a flexible approach to problem solving, excellent interpersonal communication (oral and written), planning, and organizational skills and attention to details.

·         A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with state regulations is required.

·         Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Compensation:

Salary commensurate with experience.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $110,000 yr.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience and demonstrated work experience in the above role; skills, certifications, and competencies that align to the specified role; geographic location; and education, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

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