Environmental Project Manager

 POWER Engineers’ Environmental Division provides planning, permitting, engineering, site assessment, and corrective action services to clients worldwide. Across multiple industries, our diverse staff specializes in the areas of air, water, waste, ecological and cultural resources throughout our 45 offices located across the country and internationally.

 We are seeking an Environmental Project Manager for the Rocky Mountain Project Manager / Environmental Construction Support Services Department to join our 350+ person environmental team. The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in providing environmental services and strategies to clients involving siting, routing, permitting, and construction of electric transmission lines and substations, renewable energy projects, and midstream pipelines.

 This position will be a full-time, hybrid-style working environment based in our field office in Reno, Neveda or Las Vegas, Nevada

 Roles and Responsibilities

 Responsibilities include coordinating project team’s work and deliverables, monitoring schedule and budget, business development, and interfacing with internal staff and clients. Other responsibilities include but may not be limited to: 

Project Manager of energy-related projects Manage multiple projects at various stages, disciplines, and locations ranging from routing/siting phase to construction compliance phase Interface with internal and external project managers/staff, clients, and sub-contractors Client coordination including project scope, budget, schedule, and forecasting Business development and proposal writing Review and submit environmental planning and analysis documents to clients Prepare, review, agency coordination, and/or assist clients with submittals for federal, state, and local permit applications Participate in field reviews, project compliance inspections, and site meetings. Travel up to 30% of the time for client and project meetings  

 Required Education/Experience

BS degree in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related degree Ten (10) + years of experience coordinating or managing environmental permitting and planning and/or providing construction compliance for energy-related projects Must have skills in project management, technical writing, environmental planning and analysis, regulatory compliance, and public involvement Working knowledge and demonstrated experience in federal and state environmental policy and regulation is required Must have strong verbal and written communication skills with clients, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, communicating with project staff, and department management Interest in pursuing and capturing work under existing contracts, generating business development leads, preparing proposals and presentations, and capturing project work

Desired Education/Experience 

MS in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, or a related degree Previous utility background and experience Experience in proposal writing and presentations a plus Experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus: electric transmission lines and substations, energy storage, renewable power generation facilities, and/or natural gas pipelines

 At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives with the opportunity  to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.

We get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development and a full benefit package:

Medical/Dental/Vision Paid Holidays Vacation/Paid Sick Leave Voluntary Life Insurance 401K Telehealth Benefit covers all providers Maternity and Paternity Leave New Dads and Moms Benefit program Fertility Benefits Gender -Affirming Care 

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us! 

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Base Salary Range:  $90K - $125K

The range for this position is being displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Salaries are set based on a number of factors to include an individual's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. This means that no two candidates are alike. The range provided above does not include additional compensation such as bonus, health benefits, vacation, 401(k) match, etc.

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