National Energy Siting & Routing Project Lead

Talisman Advisory Partners; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir seeks an Environmental Siting and Routing Project Manager to lead high-profile energy and linear infrastructure projects across the United States. Focus on planning, siting, and routing for electric transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, renewables, and battery storage facilities.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure regulatory compliance, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients and agencies to advance nationally significant projects with hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in environmental consulting, preferably with linear infrastructure or energy projects.
• Strong exposure to energy siting, routing, and environmental permitting; NEPA experience preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, multi-disciplinary teams, and client relationships.
• Excellent technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior staff while maintaining hands-on technical engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental siting and routing efforts for energy and linear infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate and oversee field surveys, technical assessments, and environmental studies.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring technical quality, schedule adherence, and budget compliance.
• Prepare and review environmental documentation supporting permitting and regulatory approvals.
• Serve as the primary liaison with clients, agencies, and internal technical teams.
• Assess routing alternatives, identify environmental constraints, and integrate stakeholder input.
• Mentor junior staff and support professional development within the project team.
• Ensure regulatory defensibility and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local environmental requirements.

Skills

Project management

Environmental permitting

NEPA experience

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Job description

Talantir seeks an Environmental Siting and Routing Project Manager to lead high-profile energy and linear infrastructure projects across the United States. Focus on planning, siting, and routing for electric transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, renewables, and battery storage facilities.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure regulatory compliance, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients and agencies to advance nationally significant projects with hands-on leadership.