Senior Project Manager – Energy; Southwest Region Remote

Senior Project Manager – Energy (Southwest Region) Remote

Join Tetra Tech in this remote role focusing on energy projects across the Southwest Region.

Senior Project Manager leading energy projects through planning, permitting, design, and implementation. Manage proposals, cost estimates, budgets, client relationships, and mentor junior staff.

• Lead and manage energy projects, including proposal development, cost estimating, project execution, and client communications.
• Oversee facility siting/routing, permitting, environmental surveys, resource analysis, agency coordination, and public outreach.
• Prepare environmental and land use permit applications at local, state, and federal levels.
• Represent clients before agencies such as BLM, US , USACE, USFWS, USFS, and local jurisdictions.
• Produce resource studies and prepare submittals for state utility boards.
• Participate in public hearings and present projects to agencies, boards, and councils.
• Research and interpret regulatory requirements for permitting feasibility and compliance.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior staff.
• Work in compliance with Tetra Tech’s health, safety, and quality standards.

• B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Planning, Science, Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of related consulting experience, including technical leadership and project management.
• 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 project management tools.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

• Experience with ASLD right‑of‑way process and Certificate of Environmental Compatibility.
• Experience with electrical transmission siting and routing.
• Experience managing multi‑state energy permitting efforts.

• Remote work, office, and occasional field.
• Field work may involve uneven terrain, outdoor conditions, and construction environments.
• Collaboration across teams and regions is required.

Employment Type:

Full‑Time, Salaried

Work Location:

Remote (Preference for Arizona)
Travel:
Periodic travel within the Southwest Region for meetings and site visits.

Pay commensurate with experience. Pay range: $125,000-$150,000 yearly.

Tetra Tech is an Equal Opportunity 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 requests priority referral of veterans.