Environmental Manager

Jobot; Remote; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A major regional utility provider is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to oversee environmental compliance for a large transmission project in Arizona. The role emphasizes field presence, agency coordination, and regulatory oversight. Ideal candidates have a degree in Environmental Science or a related field, along with significant experience in environmental permitting and compliance. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a bonus and retirement plan.

Benefits

Insurance coverage

401(k)

Bonus

RSUs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of environmental permitting/compliance experience in the energy sector.
• Direct exposure to EIS-level NEPA.
• Understanding of local laws, regulations, and environmental assessments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental compliance for a large transmission project.
• Develop Environmental Management Plans and monitoring protocols.
• Conduct site audits and compliance verification.

Skills

Environmental permitting/compliance experience

Communication skills

GIS familiarity

Team collaboration

Tribal consultation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or related field

Job description

Job Details

Salary: $135,000 - $175,000 per year.

Our client is seeking an Environmental Manager to support the Arizona segment of a major regional transmission initiative. This role will lead construction-phase environmental compliance for one of the most meaningful infrastructure projects in the Desert Southwest, with a strong emphasis on field presence, agency interaction, Tribal coordination, and multidisciplinary oversight.

What You Will Do

• Oversee environmental compliance for the Arizona portion of a large linear transmission project currently progressing toward construction.
• Lead the development and implementation of construction-phase Environmental Management Plans, monitoring protocols, and corrective action procedures.
• Ensure full compliance with EIS-level NEPA requirements, ESA and NHPA consultations, zoning authorizations, and mitigation commitments.
• Partner daily with construction teams, contractors, and project engineers to integrate environmental standards into field operations.
• Conduct site audits, field inspections, and compliance verification throughout the Desert Southwest.
• Manage third-party environmental consultants, approve work products, and ensure technical accuracy and regulatory alignment.
• Coordinate with federal and state agencies including BLM, USFWS, USACE, and ADEQ.
• Facilitate discussions with Tribal governments, county/zoning officials, and environmental NGOs.
• Support preparation of Avian Protection Plans, Vegetation Management Plans, Environmental Management Plans, and monitoring reports.
• Serve as a trusted subject matter expert during construction, permitting, and stakeholder engagement.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Planning, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of environmental permitting/compliance experience in the energy sector, including at least 2 years with construction or execution-phase projects.
• Direct exposure to EIS-level NEPA (EA-only is not sufficient for this project).
• Experience with Tribal consultation, county zoning processes, and multi‑agency permitting.
• Strong communication skills across government agencies, consultants, contractors, and community groups.
• Familiarity with GIS, land‑use planning, and environmental resource assessments.
• Ability to travel 30–50% across Arizona and occasionally to the company’s Houston office.
• A proactive, calm, collaborative approach aligned with a high‑trust, nonhierarchical team.
• Must have major project experience - transmission, pipeline, wind, etc.
• Local to Arizona and understand the laws, regulations, permits, compliance, and topography.
• Coordinate with construction teams and environmental consultants.
• Experience with eNGO, EIS-level NEPA, ESA, NHPA.

Why Join Us

We are a well‑established, multi‑state utility‑scale electric transmission start‑up that provides long‑term economic benefits to communities across the country. We are highly collaborative and move quickly. This role will manage the construction side of a major project in Arizona. You will work from home and visit the job site regularly. Our total package includes a bonus, RSUs, insurance coverage, and a 401(k).

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