Environmental Project Manager

Jobot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy infrastructure is seeking an Environmental Compliance Manager to oversee large-scale transmission projects in Houston. The role involves managing environmental aspects, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in environmental science and extensive experience in permitting for energy projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in environmental compliance within the energy sector.
• Proven track record supporting industrial-scale energy project permitting.
• Solid understanding of federal and state laws relevant to electric transmission.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and monitoring of environmental aspects for transmission projects.
• Manage third-party technical and environmental consultants.
• Ensure completion of environmental compliance documentation.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Permit applications

Stakeholder engagement

Transmission line routing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, planning, ecology, or related field

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Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

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Job details

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Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 per year

A Bit About Us

We are a purpose-driven company dedicated to addressing the most significant obstacle to a cleaner and more reliable power grid. We are committed to this mission by creating new long-haul transmission lines throughout the United States.

Why join us?

We are developing next-generation energy infrastructure to power our future, providing Americans with improved grid resiliency for our homes and businesses, and cost savings for electricity consumers.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, management, and monitoring of environmental aspects for large, complex transmission projects, including handling permit applications, site selection, and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide expertise in transmission line routing, considering environmental sensitivities and permitting requirements.
• Manage third-party technical and environmental consultants, reviewing their efforts and deliverables.
• Ensure timely completion of environmental compliance documentation supporting permit decisions under NEPA and other laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, planning, ecology, environmental engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in environmental compliance and permitting within the energy sector, preferably with large-scale linear infrastructure projects like electric transmission lines or pipelines.
• Proven track record supporting industrial-scale energy project permitting, especially electric transmission.
• Solid understanding of federal and state laws relevant to electric transmission permitting, including NEPA, ESA, NHPA, and local regulations.
• Willingness to relocate to Houston, TX.

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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and provide an inclusive work environment. Qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

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