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

About the role

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support its growing energy practice in the Southwest Region, with a focus on siting, permitting, and engineering services.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 in a fast-paced consulting environment supporting multiple concurrent projects.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing consulting and engineering services globally. With 30,000 employees, Tetra Tech offers 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 committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit our careers page at https://www.tetratech.com/careers to explore open positions and learn more about our culture and opportunities.