Associate Project Manager - Environmental

Atwell; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible work schedules

Tenure Travel Vouchers

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support environmental and permitting efforts for large-scale power and renewable energy programs in the Midwest. The role blends field oversight with permitting tasks, focusing on wetlands and project coordination.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and 5+ years of environmental experience, with GIS familiarity and willingness to travel to project sites. We offer a comprehensive benefits program and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Biology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting, utilities, power, or renewable energy projects.
• Experience with wetlands (delineation, monitoring, permitting, and/or construction support).

Responsibilities

• Support project management activities for power delivery and renewable energy projects
• Oversee and participate in fieldwork, including wetland-related activities, environmental monitoring, and construction support
• Coordinate environmental permitting efforts, including state and federal wetland permits
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permit conditions during construction
• Coordinate with internal technical teams, field staff, and project leadership
• Assist with client communication, reporting, and issue tracking
• Utilize GIS tools to support mapping, environmental analysis, and project documentation
• Support project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Travel regularly to project sites near South Bend and surrounding areas

Skills

Field coordination

GIS proficiency

Communication

Travel readiness

Environmental awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Biology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 70+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's "Fast 50" as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the southeastern US

Atwell, LLC is a national consulting, engineering, and construction services firm supporting critical power, utility, and renewable energy infrastructure projects across the U.S. We are currently seeking an Associate Project Manager to support environmental and permitting efforts for large-scale power and renewable energy programs in the Midwest.

This role is ideal for a candidate who enjoys a mix of field oversight, environmental permitting, and project coordination, with a strong focus on wetlands and project support.

Responsibilities

• Support project management activities for power delivery and renewable energy projects
• Oversee and participate in fieldwork, including wetland-related activities, environmental monitoring, and construction support
• Coordinate environmental permitting efforts, including state and federal wetland permits
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permit conditions during construction
• Coordinate with internal technical teams, field staff, and project leadership
• Assist with client communication, reporting, and issue tracking
• Utilize GIS tools to support mapping, environmental analysis, and project documentation
• Support project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Travel regularly to project sites near South Bend and surrounding areas

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Biology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting, utilities, power, or renewable energy projects
• Experience with wetlands (delineation, monitoring, permitting, and/or construction support)
• Familiarity with environmental permitting at the state and/or federal level
• Working knowledge of GIS (ArcGIS or similar)
• Ability and willingness to perform fieldwork and travel as required
• Strong communication, organization, and coordination skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting utility-scale power or renewable energy programs
• Prior experience working on linear infrastructure or transmission projects
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders and field crews

Atwell Benefits

To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match

'Atwell'ness

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services