Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist/Project Manager

AECOM; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist/Project Manager to support environmental compliance in Arizona and New Mexico. This role involves managing client projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading the team. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree, 8 years of experience, and strong client relationship skills. The position offers a hybrid work model with a salary range of $120,000 to $150,000, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in environmental permitting and impact analysis.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and U.S. citizenship.
• Experience managing projects involving high-voltage electric transmission lines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a portfolio of clients with multiple projects.
• Deliver revenues and ensure flawless execution of projects.
• Lead key pursuits and maintain planned profit margins.
• Mentor team members across various projects.

Skills

Environmental science

Permitting experience

NEPA compliance

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

Job Title

Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist/Project Manager

Job Description

Support the growing energy practice with a focus on permitting and compliance with Arizona and New Mexico state regulations and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This hybrid role can be based in Phoenix or Tucson, Arizona offices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing our portfolio of clients with multiple projects.
• Responsible for delivering revenues assigned from specific clients as a result of repeat business caused by flawless execution of projects.
• Lead and participate in key pursuits and wins for the team, office and region.
• Consistently deliver planned profit margins.
• Consistently complete projects without write‑downs or multiplier erosion.
• Typically manage projects involving RTF (Risk Triggering Factors).
• Manage complex clients and projects.
• Support and mentor team members with multiple projects or program assignments.
• Travel for agency/client meetings as well as field work kick‑off and auditing as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, environmental planning, natural/biological resource management or related field.
• 8 years of relevant experience managing permitting and environmental impact analysis documents and technical studies for high‑voltage electric transmission lines, renewables and linear infrastructure.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 12+ years of experience managing permitting and environmental impact analysis documents for high‑voltage transmission lines, renewables and linear infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Arizona state requirements and related experience with transportation, renewables, and power/transmission projects.
• Experience with NEPA compliance, Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance, and Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting.
• Knowledge of Arizona Corporation Commission’s (ACC) Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) requirements.
• Experience with expert witness testimony a plus.
• Strong experience with agencies, utilities and energy companies, transportation entities, and oil and gas companies.
• Demonstrated leadership in proposal development and successful pursuit of competitive bids.
• Experience with environmental permitting, NEPA, relevant environmental regulations and processes.
• Strong client relationship building and leading deliverables, managing projects, interdisciplinary teams, schedule, budget controls, invoicing and workload.
• Established agency and client relationships to market and win work for the team and region in energy, electric transmission, utility, transportation and other industrial sectors.
• Experience managing and mentoring staff in a fast‑paced consulting environment.
• High degree of self‑motivation and ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team.

Compensation

Salary range: $120,000 to $150,000 per year, based on experience, education and location.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, travel insurance, recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

EEO Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and keep all information confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Job Details

ReqID: J10148835

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Planning

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 120000 - USD 150000 per year