Remote Energy Planning & Permitting Manager

Tetra Tech; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility and work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Planner/Project Manager to support environmental planning, permitting, and compliance for energy and infrastructure projects across the Pacific Northwest and the United States. The role focuses on planning and project management from initiation to regulatory approval.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with clients and agencies, prepare permit applications, and contribute to growth of our Energy Practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in environmental planning, permitting, or project management.
• Strong knowledge of NEPA and state environmental review processes.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental planning, permitting, and compliance for energy projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client communications.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including planners, scientists, and engineers.
• Prepare federal, state, and local permit applications.
• Support NEPA and state environmental review processes (e.g., SEPA, EFSC).
• Conduct land use research and policy analysis for environmental planning.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies to facilitate permitting and compliance.
• Support stakeholder engagement and agency coordination efforts.
• Prepare technical reports and planning documents.
• Contribute to proposal development and business growth initiatives.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Environmental planning

Regulatory coordination

Technical writing

Team leadership

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban/Regional Planning or Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a Planner/Project Manager to support environmental planning, permitting, and compliance for energy and infrastructure projects across the Pacific Northwest and the United States. The role focuses on planning and project management from initiation to regulatory approval.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with clients and agencies, prepare permit applications, and contribute to growth of our Energy Practice.