Environmental Project Manager (Electric Transmission specialization)

ZipRecruiter; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide engineering consulting firm is seeking a Project Manager to lead transmission projects. This role involves managing project lifecycles, ensuring quality, and supervising teams. The ideal candidate will have a background in biology or related fields and significant experience in electric transmission.

Benefits

Unlimited sick leave

3% Safe Harbor contribution

4% 401(k) match with immediate vesting

Merit-based bonus compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

9 holidays annually

Personal time allowances for appointments and family care

Vacation carryover of 240 hours

Vacation time based on tenure

Mentorship program for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years project management experience.
• 5-10 years of focused experience in electric transmission.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple project teams across various assignments.
• Manage project quality, timeliness, and financial aspects.
• Supervise and mentor scientists, planners, engineers, designers, and technicians.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, rangeland sciences, wildlife management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

BGE, Inc. is a nationwide engineering consulting firm providing services in civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture, construction management, and environmental services for public and private clients. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including outstanding healthcare, a generous 401(k) match, career development opportunities, and flexible time-off programs such as dependent care and flexible Fridays.

This position involves managing and leading transmission projects throughout their entire lifecycle, including scope and proposal development, team management, project execution, closeout, quality control, scheduling, and budgeting.

Job Responsibilities

1. Lead multiple project teams across various assignments.
2. Manage project quality, timeliness, and financial aspects.
3. Design transmission lines using PLS-CADD, and analyze/design steel and wood transmission structures.
4. Handle transmission and distribution line routing, permitting, public involvement, and right-of-way acquisition, with strong technical design expertise.
5. Supervise and mentor scientists, planners, engineers, designers, and technicians.
6. Maintain and develop client relationships in partnership with senior staff.
7. Lead studies and investigations for environmental permits supporting construction projects across industries.
8. Develop protocols for data collection, analysis, management, and reporting for technical and permit applications.
9. Communicate technical information clearly to project teams, clients, and resource agencies via reports and presentations.
10. Provide technical and regulatory guidance to support permit applications, mitigation, and environmental programs.
11. Review environmental reports and permits for compliance with federal and state regulations.
12. Assist clients with permit coordination, acquisition, and compliance efforts.
13. Collect project data through research, surveys, interviews, and field investigations.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, rangeland sciences, wildlife management, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years project management experience.
• 5-10 years of focused experience in electric transmission.
• Experience in client relationship building and articulating regulatory and market needs.
• Experience conducting routing studies.
• Strong organizational and technical writing skills.
• Effective time management, communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Professional presence with solid decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in team environments and build strong relationships across teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel).

Benefits

• Unlimited sick leave.
• 3% Safe Harbor contribution.
• 4% 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
• Merit-based bonus compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 9 holidays annually.
• Personal time allowances for appointments and family care.
• Vacation carryover of 240 hours.
• Vacation time based on tenure: 2 weeks for 0-5 years, 3 weeks for 5-10 years, 4 weeks for over 10 years.
• Mentorship program for professional growth.
• Employee referral program.

Note: Not accepting non-applicants or sponsorships. BGE is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to protected classifications under applicable laws.