Tetra Tech
Senior Project Manager – Energy (Southwest Region) Remote
Tetra Tech, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Senior Project Manager – Energy (Southwest Region) Remote
Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Project Manager in the Southwest Region to support our growing energy practice. Successful candidates will have a strong technical background in siting, permitting, environmental impact evaluation for energy projects, including solar, wind, energy storage, and transmission line development. This role is critical to the continued development of our Southwest Region and provides growth opportunities for career advancement. This position is Remote, with preference for candidates located in Arizona.
Why Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is leading with science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. We are a market leader offering cutting‑edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact: Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Discover your full potential – advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary: The Senior Project Manager will lead and manage energy projects through all stages of development, from planning and permitting to design and implementation. This includes managing proposals, cost estimates, budgets, client relationships, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring successful execution of project objectives.
Essential Job Functions:
Manage and lead tasks associated with energy projects, including proposal development, cost estimating, project execution, and client communications.
Oversee energy facility siting/routing, permitting, environmental field surveys, resource analysis, agency coordination, and public outreach.
Manage preparation of environmental and land use permit applications at the local, state, and federal levels.
Represent clients before agencies such as BLM, USBR, USACE, USFWS, USFS, and local jurisdictions.
Manage the production of resource studies (wildlife, wetlands, cultural resources) and prepare submittals for state utility boards.
Participate in public hearings and present projects to agencies, boards, and councils.
Research and interpret regulatory requirements to assess permitting feasibility and ensure compliance.
Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior staff.
Work in compliance with Tetra Tech’s health, safety, and quality standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
10+ years of related consulting experience, including technical team and project management.
Demonstrated experience with Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and/or Utah regulatory agencies.
Strong project experience in Arizona.
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related project management tools.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) right-of-way process and Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) process.
Experience with electrical transmission siting and routing.
Experience managing multi-state energy permitting efforts.
Work may be performed remotely, in the office, and occasionally in the field.
Field work may involve exposure to uneven terrain, outdoor conditions, and construction environments.
Collaboration across teams and regions is required.
Additional Information: Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried Work Location: Remote (Preference for Arizona) Travel: Periodic travel within the Southwest Region required for meetings and site visits.
Benefits: Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance. Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees. Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Pre-Employment Screening: A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.
Compensation: Pay commensurate with experience. Pay Range: $125,000-$150,000 Yearly
Equal Opportunity Employer: Tetra Tech is a proud EEO employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
About Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high‑end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide.
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Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Project Manager in the Southwest Region to support our growing energy practice. Successful candidates will have a strong technical background in siting, permitting, environmental impact evaluation for energy projects, including solar, wind, energy storage, and transmission line development. This role is critical to the continued development of our Southwest Region and provides growth opportunities for career advancement. This position is Remote, with preference for candidates located in Arizona.
Why Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is leading with science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. We are a market leader offering cutting‑edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact: Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Discover your full potential – advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary: The Senior Project Manager will lead and manage energy projects through all stages of development, from planning and permitting to design and implementation. This includes managing proposals, cost estimates, budgets, client relationships, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring successful execution of project objectives.
Essential Job Functions:
Manage and lead tasks associated with energy projects, including proposal development, cost estimating, project execution, and client communications.
Oversee energy facility siting/routing, permitting, environmental field surveys, resource analysis, agency coordination, and public outreach.
Manage preparation of environmental and land use permit applications at the local, state, and federal levels.
Represent clients before agencies such as BLM, USBR, USACE, USFWS, USFS, and local jurisdictions.
Manage the production of resource studies (wildlife, wetlands, cultural resources) and prepare submittals for state utility boards.
Participate in public hearings and present projects to agencies, boards, and councils.
Research and interpret regulatory requirements to assess permitting feasibility and ensure compliance.
Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior staff.
Work in compliance with Tetra Tech’s health, safety, and quality standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
10+ years of related consulting experience, including technical team and project management.
Demonstrated experience with Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and/or Utah regulatory agencies.
Strong project experience in Arizona.
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related project management tools.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) right-of-way process and Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) process.
Experience with electrical transmission siting and routing.
Experience managing multi-state energy permitting efforts.
Work may be performed remotely, in the office, and occasionally in the field.
Field work may involve exposure to uneven terrain, outdoor conditions, and construction environments.
Collaboration across teams and regions is required.
Additional Information: Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried Work Location: Remote (Preference for Arizona) Travel: Periodic travel within the Southwest Region required for meetings and site visits.
Benefits: Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance. Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees. Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Pre-Employment Screening: A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.
Compensation: Pay commensurate with experience. Pay Range: $125,000-$150,000 Yearly
Equal Opportunity Employer: Tetra Tech is a proud EEO employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
About Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high‑end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide.
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