Siting & Routing Project Manager - Environmental Services (Chicago)

Solvenow Inc.; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Solvenow Inc. is seeking a Routing & Siting Project Manager in Downers Grove, Illinois. The role involves managing transmission line routing studies, environmental surveys, and NEPA analyses. The successful candidate will lead projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and fostering client relationships.

A B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Science or a related field is essential, along with at least 7 years of relevant experience. Strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects are critical for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of related professional experience in project management and business development.
• Experience with routing or siting studies, and NEPA documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead routing and siting studies for transmission line projects.
• Prepare environmental studies, impact analysis, and public outreach materials.
• Develop and strengthen client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Environmental permitting

NEPA documentation

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Description

We're actively seeking a Routing & Siting Project Manager to support, manage, and develop business for electric transmission line routing studies, environmental surveys, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis, and land use planning/permitting services.

This position provides the opportunity to challenge yourself and grow professionally within one of the leading engineering and environmental firms, including ENR No. 1 design firm ranking in Transmission and Distribution.

The candidate should have an established and successful history managing and leading tasks for both small and large-scale projects, including but not limited to assisting with developing proposals and cost estimates, executing project tasks, and assisting with developing strategic plans. The successful candidate will be a seller-doer with demonstrated experience developing and supporting multiple projects from a routing, natural resources, and environmental permitting perspective, as well as managing and completing independent projects.

The candidate will support and manage the execution of transmission line projects, be a subject matter specialist, and be a technical lead/author on routing/siting studies, environmental studies, and analyses to support regulatory applications. Other areas of expertise may include NEPA analysis, resource impact assessment and consultation, and land use planning. This position also includes managing permit applications and analyzing environmental data supporting the development of environmental documents and studies for various types of projects, including high-voltage transmission lines, renewables, power generation construction activities, and gas transmission.

The Environmental Routing & Siting Project Manager will work within our Environmental Services (ENS) Global Practice to perform the following primary duties:

• Project management, team leadership, and mentoring of junior staff.
• Prepare routing studies and evaluations pursuant to regulatory requirements for applicable state applications.
• Prepare environmental studies/evaluations, impact analysis, and NEPA documentation for projects serving a variety of markets.
• Conduct pre-application meetings with jurisdictions, interact effectively with county and local officials, prepare and submit land use permits, and prepare material for public open houses and public outreach.
• Work independently and demonstrate a high level of competence in the area of technical report writing related to NEPA compliance as well as other types of technical reports and regulatory (Federal, state, and local) permitting documents.
• Work with clients, resource agencies, and environmental and technical staff to prepare environmental documents and related technical studies.
• Develop, cultivate, and strengthen existing and new client relationships.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Science or Studies, Land Use Planning/Urban Planning, Natural and/or Cultural Resource Management, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Minimum 7 years of related professional experience in a wide variety of areas, ranging from leading and managing technical teams, project management, business development, and the ability to effectively balance direct and indirect utilization rates.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience with routing or siting studies, environmental permitting, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) documentation, or Energy Facility Siting and Licensing and associated testimony support is highly preferred.
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information and work effectively with various audiences (including public officials, agency representatives, property owners, businesses, clients, construction contractors, etc.).
• Experience with the resources and regulatory agencies in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and/or other PJM states (preferred).
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information and work effectively with various audiences (including public officials, agency representatives, property owners, businesses, clients, construction contractors, etc.).
• Solid time management and follow-through skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on and manage multiple tasks/projects with tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20%, as required.