Environmental Planner & Deputy PM – Midwest Energy

Tetra Tech; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility & work-life balance

Collaborative team environment

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an Environmental Planner/Deputy Project Manager to support our Midwest energy practice in multiple states and Denver, CO. The role is hybrid or remote, combining environmental planning with project management for energy projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years consulting experience, an environmental degree, and experience coordinating with regulators and stakeholders across the Midwest. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of consulting experience, including project management responsibilities and leading technical tasks.
• Experience with Midwest regulatory agencies and permitting frameworks (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead project tasks, including proposal development, cost estimates, execution, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Support energy facility siting, routing, permitting, field surveys, and agency coordination.
• Prepare local permit applications (conditional use, land use, ROW).
• Assist in resource studies (wildlife, wetlands, cultural resources) and state utility board filings.
• Represent client before federal, state, and local agencies and planning bodies.
• Coordinate with agencies (USACE, USFWS, Midwest regulators) and NEPA/state reviews.

Skills

Environmental planning

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory compliance

NEPA

Energy permitting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Science/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking an Environmental Planner/Deputy Project Manager to support our Midwest energy practice in multiple states and Denver, CO. The role is hybrid or remote, combining environmental planning with project management for energy projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years consulting experience, an environmental degree, and experience coordinating with regulators and stakeholders across the Midwest. Some travel may be required.