Senior Environmental Project Lead - Renewable Energy Solutions

Atwell, LLC; Mitchellville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Atwell seeks an Environmental Project Manager for Renewable Energy projects to lead planning, budgeting, and client coordination across the eastern US. You will supervise teams, develop proposals, and manage wetland/WOTUS permitting and RTE reports in compliance with applicable laws.

The role requires strong technical writing and communication skills, experience with Clean Water Act permits, and the ability to travel as needed on projects, including energy facilities and data centers.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant professional experience leading wetland and RTE species permitting and consulting in the eastern US.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience managing all environmental tasks on DG or utility scale solar and storage development projects in the eastern US.
• Ability to manage and review complex wetland delineations, function and value assessments, vernal pool surveys, wildlife habitat assessments, and wetland restoration designs, and all associated reporting.
• Understanding of federal, state and local environmental statutes and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for proposals, reports, and hearings.
• Experience preparing and obtaining wetland/WOTUS permits for Clean Water Act 404/401, RTE species and natural resources rules.
• Experience conducting environmental investigation studies, including critical issues analysis and constraints mapping.
• Demonstrated ability to work with clients and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Establish annual Project Manager Business Plan and develop future business.
• Collaborate with clients and management; develop project proposals.
• Mentor field personnel and provide technical project support.
• Lead preparation/review of wetlands and WOTUS delineations, and RTE reports; ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Prepare and review permit applications for wetlands and WOTUS impacts and RTE species.
• Review data and reports for natural resource assessments; manage multiple projects and budgets.
• Coordinate with Atwell scientists and leaders to advance company interests and project outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Client collaboration

Technical writing

Wetland delineations

RTE species permitting

Regulatory compliance

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental/wetland science, biology, ecology, geology, engineering, planning, or related physical sciences discipline

Job description

Atwell seeks an Environmental Project Manager for Renewable Energy projects to lead planning, budgeting, and client coordination across the eastern US. You will supervise teams, develop proposals, and manage wetland/WOTUS permitting and RTE reports in compliance with applicable laws.

The role requires strong technical writing and communication skills, experience with Clean Water Act permits, and the ability to travel as needed on projects, including energy facilities and data centers.