Civil/Environment Project Manager

AEON Staffing Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Quarterly bonuses

PTO + holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AEON Staffing Group seeks a Civil/Environmental Project Manager to lead land development and permitting for utility-scale solar, wind, and power infrastructure across the Mid-Atlantic. The role emphasizes regulatory mastery and detailed design oversight.

This remote position requires monthly travel to Richmond, VA or Baltimore, MD and offers a compensation range of $115,000 to $140,000 per year, plus quarterly bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or ABET-accredited discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Mid-Atlantic states or ability to obtain via reciprocity.
• 5+ years of land development, site design, and permitting experience, preferably in renewables or utility infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Mid-Atlantic environmental regulations, NPDES permitting, and zoning/subdivision ordinances.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, and MS Project/Scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end permitting and development for renewable energy land development projects across the Mid-Atlantic.
• Oversee stormwater design, grading, and erosion control for solar, wind, and power facilities.
• Interface with state/local agencies, zoning boards, and utilities to secure permits.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of engineering calculations, reports, and plans.
• Maintain schedules, coordinate subcontractors, and manage project resources.

Skills

Project leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication with stakeholders

Financial literacy

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Environmental Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

MS Project

Job description

Role: Civil / Environmental Project Manager - Renewable Energy & Land Development

# of Openings: 1

Job Type: Full-time / Permanent

Location: Remote (Monthly Travel to Richmond, VA or Baltimore, MD areas)

Compensation: $115,000 to $140,000 per year (based on experience), plus quarterly bonuses

Job Overview

Our client, a leading regional engineering, environmental, and consulting firm, is looking to bring on a Civil/Environmental Project Manager with specialized land development and site permitting experience. In this role, you will work at the cutting edge of clean energy and environmental compliance, leading land development engineering and permitting for utility-scale and distributed solar, wind, and power infrastructure projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic. This is a full-time, permanent role with our client.

Job Responsibilities

• Project Permitting & Development Leadership: Lead and coordinate the end-to-end development, engineering design, and regulatory permitting for multiple renewable energy land development projects simultaneously across the Mid-Atlantic.
• Civil & Environmental Design Oversight: Oversee comprehensive stormwater management (SWM) design, grading, and erosion and sediment control (E&S/NPDES) planning for solar arrays, wind installations, and power infrastructure.
• Regulatory Interfacing: Act as the primary technical point of contact with state and local regulatory agencies, zoning boards, conservation districts, and utility authorities to navigate approvals, secure permits, and maintain compliance.
• Quality Assurance & Constructability: Perform rigorous QA/QC reviews on engineering calculations, technical reports, plan sets, and project specifications. Conduct site feasibility and constructability assessments to identify and mitigate engineering constraints early.
• Project Controls & Schedule Tracking: Maintain complex schedules, develop timelines in MS Project, coordinate subcontractors, and manage project resources to ensure all milestones are delivered on time and within scope.
• Financial Management: Manage project-level accounting and cash flow, including reviewing project billings, tracking Work-in-Progress (WIP) and accounts receivable, and coordinating client invoices.
• Client & Stakeholder Communication: Confidently present technical findings, feasibility studies, and design models to clients, municipal officials, and public stakeholders.

Successful Candidates Must Have:

• Professional Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, or another Mid-Atlantic state (or ability to obtain via reciprocity).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related ABET-accredited discipline.
• Land Development Experience: 5+ years of progressive engineering experience in land development, site design, and land use permitting, ideally within renewable energy, utilities, or commercial infrastructure.
• Regulatory Mastery: In-depth working knowledge of Mid-Atlantic environmental regulations, NPDES stormwater permitting, E&S control plans, and municipal zoning/subdivision ordinances (Maryland experience strongly preferred).
• Technical Software Proficiency: Proficient hands-on capabilities with AutoCAD Civil 3D, stormwater modeling software (e.g., HydroCAD), and MS Project / scheduling tools.
• Project Leadership & Financial Literacy: Strong track record managing project financials, vendor contracts, client invoicing, and cross-functional design teams.

Benefits & Company Perks:

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Multiple health insurance options, vision, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Retirement & Wealth Building: 401(k) with company match, HSA/FSA plans, and 529 college savings program.
• Quarterly Bonus Program: Team members are eligible for performance-based quarterly bonuses after 6 months of employment.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off starting at 15 days of PTO plus 10 paid company holidays annually.
• Career Development: Full tuition reimbursement program and support for continuing education, licensure renewals, and professional certifications.

AEON Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer.