National Transmission Program Director (Hybrid/Remote)

Tetra Tech; Glen Allen (VA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Flexibility

Collaborative culture

Professional development

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a National Program Management Director – Transmission to lead complex routing, siting, permitting, and compliance for electric transmission projects across the United States. The role reports to the Energy Program's Senior Vice President and blends leadership, business development, and technical oversight.

Hybrid/remote eligible, focusing on building client relationships, guiding project teams, and ensuring quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering-related field required.
• Fifteen years of experience in environmental permitting and/or compliance on transmission projects.
• Ten years in management with oversight of budgets, scheduling and staff.
• Established relationships with federal/state agencies and clients.
• Ability to travel up to 35% and lead multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a multi-discipline team delivering routing, siting, permitting and compliance for transmission projects.
• Develop long-term market and client strategies with Energy Program leads.
• Oversee hiring, mentoring, and performance of project managers and staff.
• Direct marketing and business development, proposals and client relationships.
• Ensure quality, safety, and adherence to budgets across programs.
• Collaborate across the organization to build project teams nationwide.

Skills

Leadership

Environmental permitting

Client relationships

Project management

Business development

Strategic planning

Communication

Travel readiness

DOE/Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering-related field

Master’s degree or MBA (preferred)

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a National Program Management Director – Transmission to lead complex routing, siting, permitting, and compliance for electric transmission projects across the United States. The role reports to the Energy Program's Senior Vice President and blends leadership, business development, and technical oversight.

Hybrid/remote eligible, focusing on building client relationships, guiding project teams, and ensuring quality and safety.