Environmental Project Manager
POWER Engineers is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to join our team supporting our Midwest Environmental Services Project Management and Planning Group. This is a hybrid position reporting to our Columbus, Ohio office location.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The primary focus for this Environmental Project Manager will be natural resource permitting for transmission lines and substations in the Midwest states. Other responsibilities would include transmission line and substation routing and siting. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and responsive professional, with strong communication and organizational skills.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams which could include engineers, siting and routing specialists, planners, and permitting and environmental specialistsClient coordination and quality control of natural and cultural resource deliverablesPreparing and monitoring project scope, schedule, and budgetProviding advice on natural resource state and local permittingPerforming routing/siting studies and analyses and preparing associated reportsParticipating in the preparation of OPSB applicationsUp to 10% travel is expectedRequired Education/Experience:
B.S. or B.A. in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related degreeEight (8) + years managing natural and cultural resource permittingExpertise and understanding of permitting requirements in IN, MI, OH, WV, VA, MO, IL, and KYExtensive knowledge and demonstrated expertise in federal and state environmental policy and regulation is requiredStrong written and verbal communication skills, organizational and multi-tasking ability, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, communicating with clients and project staffDesired Education/Experience: Midwest and Mid-Atlantic expertise in siting/routing, environmental planning, and analysis, state siting applications, technical writing in electric transmission lines and substationsExperience preparing applications for submittal to the Virginia State Corporate Commission (SCC), Kentucky Public Utilities Commission (PUC), and Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) is highly desirableAt 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 CarePOWER 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.