Senior Environmental Manager - Energy Transmission (Remote)

Grid United LLC.; Tucson (AZ); Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Grid United LLC is seeking an Environmental Manager / Senior Environmental Manager to support multiple large-scale transmission projects in the Desert Southwest. The role emphasizes environmental permitting, construction compliance, and coordinating with development, engineering, and construction teams.

The successful candidate will travel 30–50% to sites and meetings, ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, manage consultants, and report on environmental plans and mitigation measures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, planning, ecology, environmental planning, engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience working directly on environmental compliance and permitting within the energy sector, with a preferred 2 years focused on construction/execution stage projects.
• A proven track record of permitting and/or construction support for industrial scale energy projects with a preference for electric transmission
• Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbal, with Federal agencies, Tribal governments, state agencies, eNGOs, and land use planning or zoning entities, on a variety of technical topics
• Working familiarity with federal and state laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines, applicable to permitting the construction and operation of electric transmission, including NEPA, ESA, NHPA
• Technical understanding of environmental issues related to industrial development and permitting, including land use, biology, water, cultural, noise, visual, and socioeconomic considerations
• Geospatial and land use planning analysis; Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Knowledge of industry environmental standards for transmission line siting, design, construction and project execution
• Ability to travel 30–50% to job sites and meetings
• Strong computer and data management skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small, nonhierarchical organization
• Proactive and open to embracing new challenges
• Positive, professional, and energetic team-oriented attitude
• Embodies Grid United's core values of ingenuity, tenacity, humility, and grace

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and monitor environmental aspects of large, multidisciplinary transmission projects, including construction, permitting, siting, and compliance.
• Develop and implement construction-phase environmental management plans, including monitoring protocols and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and mitigation measures during construction and execution phases.
• Coordinate with construction teams and contractors to integrate environmental requirements into daily operations.
• Conduct site inspections and audits during construction to verify compliance and manage risks.
• Manage third-party environmental consultants and review work products.
• Prepare and submit environmental reports to regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with federal and state agencies regarding environmental requirements and permit compliance.
• Facilitate meetings with contractors, agencies, Native American Tribes, and other stakeholders.
• Support successful execution through management of environmental compliance documentation such as Environmental Management Plans, Avian Protection Plans, and Vegetation Management Plans.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Permitting

Project management

Stakeholder communication

GIS knowledge

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science/related field

Tools

GIS software

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Grid United LLC is seeking an Environmental Manager / Senior Environmental Manager to support multiple large-scale transmission projects in the Desert Southwest. The role emphasizes environmental permitting, construction compliance, and coordinating with development, engineering, and construction teams.

The successful candidate will travel 30–50% to sites and meetings, ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, manage consultants, and report on environmental plans and mitigation measures.