Environmental Manager

Rise Technical; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity

Relocation assistance

Career progression support

Job summary

A clean energy solutions company is seeking an Environmental & Permitting Manager to lead environmental strategy for renewable projects in Houston, TX. This mid-senior level role offers a salary of $120,000 - $180,000, annual bonuses, and equity. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in environmental leadership and multi-state permitting. This position provides a clear progression toward VP-level influence in a supportive environment focused on sustainability and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience leading environmental efforts on major projects.
• In-depth understanding of NEPA, ESA, and complex multi-jurisdictional permitting.
• Proven team leadership with a focus on strategic outcomes and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Direct environmental strategy for multi-state transmission and clean energy projects.
• Lead permitting, regulatory engagement, and stakeholder coordination across federal and state levels.
• Progression to VP-level leadership with equity, strong benefits.

Skills

Leading environmental efforts on major projects

In-depth understanding of NEPA

Proven team leadership

Job description

Overview

Environmental & Permitting Manager - Power Transmission Experience

$120,000 - $180,000 DOE + Annual Bonus + Equity + Relocation Assistance + Progression

Houston, TX (Commutable from: Sugar Land, Katy, The Woodlands, Pearland)

Are you an environmental leader looking for more influence, bigger projects, and a fast track to executive leadership?

On offer is the opportunity to lead the environmental strategy for high-profile clean energy infrastructure while progressing into senior leadership.

This company is redefining how clean energy across the US. They provide the support and autonomy needed to make real impact, across both sustainability goals and your own career development.

On offer is a senior role where you’ll lead environmental permitting and compliance for multi-state renewable projects. You’ll mentor high-performing teams, shape federal and state permitting strategies, and serve as the principal advisor to senior leadership.

This role would suit an environmental leader looking to take on strategic responsibility and progression toward VP-level influence.

The Role

• Direct environmental strategy for multi-state transmission and clean energy projects
• Lead permitting, regulatory engagement, and stakeholder coordination across federal and state levels
• Progression to VP-level leadership with equity, strong benefits

The Candidate

• Experience leading environmental efforts on major projects
• In-depth understanding of NEPA, ESA, and complex multi-jurisdictional permitting
• Proven team leadership with a focus on strategic outcomes and project execution

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management

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