Environmental - Siting and Routing Project Manager

Location Houston

Job Code 16796

# of openings 1

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Environmental - Siting and Routing Project Manager

POWER Engineers’ Environmental Division provides planning, permitting, engineering, site assessment and corrective action services to clients worldwide. We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager with experience managing energy infrastructure siting and routing projects in support of our South-Central Environmental Project Manager and Planning Department and to join our 300 + person environmental team.

This position will be based out of our Houston or Austin offices. This position can be remote within the covered cities listed.

Roles and Responsibilities

The primary focus for this Project Manager is to provide environmental services and strategies to clients involving siting, routing, permitting and construction of electric transmission lines and substations, and renewable energy projects in Texas, Central, and Southeastern states. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and responsive professional, with strong communication and organizational skills. A proven history in business development, leadership and supervisory experience is required.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Manage and direct resource teams on environmental studies and associated permit applications; coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies for project permitting and licensing

• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams which could include engineers, attorneys, planners, GIS analysts, permitting and environmental resource specialists, and land agents

• Communicate with the public and community stakeholders at hearings and public meetings.

• Client coordination including preparing and monitoring project scope, budget, schedule, and forecasting

• Providing recommendations on state filing requirements

• Preparing Public Utility Commission/Public Service Commission applications

• Leading and supporting business development efforts

• Developing and maintaining client relationships

• Participate in field reviews, project compliance inspections, and site meetings.

• Travel up to 25% of time for client and internal meetings

Required Education/Experience

• B.S. or B.A. in Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban & Regional Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, or related degree

• Minimum eight (8) years of professional experience performing electric transmission line routing and siting studies and managing environmental licensing and permitting for utility operations in Texas, Central, and Southeastern states

• Texas, Central, and Southeastern expertise in siting/routing, environmental planning and analysis, state applications, and public involvement

• Experience preparing applications for submittal to the Public Utility Commission of Texas and other electric utility regulators/Commissions

• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated expertise in federal and state environmental policy and regulation

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, communicating with clients and project staff

Preferred Education/Experience

• Professional certifications as applicable to technical expertise

• Experience with preparing applications for submittal to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for interstate pipelines.

• Project Management Professional certification; other professional certifications as applicable to technical expertise

• Experience preparing and providing expert witness testimony

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental licensing & permitting regulations to facilitate utility infrastructure and renewable projects in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Mississippi

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 provide competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefits 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.