Routing & Siting Project Manager - Environmental Services

Routing & Siting Project Manager - Environmental Services (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell’s Southeast Region is actively seeking a Routing & Siting Project Manager to support, manage, and develop business for electric transmission line routing studies, environmental surveys, 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.

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.

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, local) permitting documents.
• Work with clients, resource agencies, environmental and technical staff to prepare environmental documents and related technical studies.
• Develop, cultivate, and strengthen existing and new client relationships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Science or Studies, Land Use planning/Urban Planning, Natural and/or Cultural Resource Management or related field from an accredited program.
• Minimum 7 years 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, NEPA documents, 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).
• 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.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Primary

Location:

US‑GA‑Atlanta, Other Locations: US‑FL‑Orlando, US‑NC‑Charlotte

Schedule:

Full‑time, Travel: 20% of time