Senior Project Manager - Energy Permitting & Siting (Southwest Region) Remote

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding an experienced Senior Project Manager to support our growing energy practice in the Southwest Region, with a specific emphasis on expanding our siting, permitting, and engineering services. With decades of national experience, Tetra Tech offers a wealth of technical knowledge and a strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations.

The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in siting, permitting, and evaluating environmental impacts associated with energy projects. Experience should include permitting and development support for solar, wind, battery energy storage, and transmission line projects.

This role is critical to the continued growth of our Southwest Region and offers opportunities for leadership, business development, project management, and mentoring within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

Location: Remote (Preference for Arizona)

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

Project Management & Leadership

• Manage and lead tasks associated with energy projects, including proposal development, cost estimating, project execution, budget management, forecasting, and client satisfaction.
• Provide project management, team leadership, and mentoring of junior staff.
• Support the continued growth and development of Tetra Tech's Southwest energy practice.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Permitting & Regulatory Support

• Direct and oversee energy facility siting, routing, permitting, environmental field surveys, resource analysis, agency coordination, public outreach, and project tracking activities.
• Prepare and manage conditional use permits, land use permits, right-of-way applications, and other jurisdictional permitting efforts.
• Manage the preparation of biological, wetland, cultural resource, and other environmental studies supporting project permitting.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of permit applications to local, state, and federal agencies and utility boards.
• Research and interpret federal, state, and local regulations to assess permitting feasibility and project requirements.

Agency & Client Coordination

• Represent clients before federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, land management agencies, planning commissions, councils, and utility boards.

• Make presentations during public meetings and stakeholder engagement efforts.

• Coordinate with agencies including:

• Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

• Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

• U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

• U.S. Forest Service (USFS)

• Support National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) planning and permitting activities.

• Interface with regulatory agencies and stakeholders throughout project development and execution.

Professional Development & Safety

• Conduct activities in accordance with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Maintain technical expertise through continuous professional development.
• Promote and support a strong safety culture.
• Report all health and safety concerns and incidents promptly.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 15+ years of related consulting experience.
• Experience managing technical teams and complex energy permitting projects.
• Experience permitting solar, wind, battery energy storage, and transmission projects.
• Strong experience working with regulatory and land management agencies.
• Experience with NEPA planning and environmental review processes.
• Experience with resources and regulatory agencies in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and/or Utah.
• Demonstrated project experience within Arizona.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with transmission siting, routing, and permitting.
• Experience permitting projects within Arizona at the local and state levels.
• Familiarity with Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) right-of-way processes.
• Experience with Arizona Corporation Commission Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) processes.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Existing client relationships and business development experience.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior staff.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel periodically to client meetings, project sites, agency meetings, and public hearings.
• Ability to perform occasional field visits and site assessments.
• Ability to work in office, remote, and field environments as needed.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

• Remote position with preference for candidates located in Arizona.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary environmental, engineering, and permitting teams.
• Travel throughout the Southwest region and occasionally elsewhere in the United States as required.
• Fast-paced consulting environment supporting multiple concurrent projects.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. https://www.tetratech.com/careers/life-at-tetra-tech/
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.

Compensation:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Pay Range: $150,000-$175,000 yearly

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.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

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