Senior Project Manager – Electric Transmission - California; Remote CA
Irvine, Orange County, California, 92713, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer
Overview
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Project Manager – Electric Transmission to lead electric transmission routing and permitting projects in California. This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative, entrepreneurial environmental consulting team and play a key role in the continued growth of Tetra Tech’s transmission practice. This position is affiliated with our Irvine, California office, with flexibility for remote work anywhere in California.
Tetra Tech
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as 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.
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Key Responsibilities Project Management & Execution- Serve as Senior Project Manager delivering transmission siting, routing, and permitting projects
- Manage and lead multi-disciplinary teams supporting siting, routing, environmental permitting, and engineering/design efforts
- Plan and execute projects to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
- Lead preparation and production of land use and resource permit applications for federal, state, and local agencies
- Support consulting activities related to development, analysis, permitting, and financial aspects of transmission projects
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report health and safety incidents or concerns
- Perform additional duties as required
- Identify, pursue, and win large electric transmission projects and programs
- Leverage existing relationships with utility and developer clients
- Review and respond to RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs
- Engage with clients to identify new opportunities and develop pursuit strategies
- Prepare proposal documents, scopes, and cost estimates
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain current industry knowledge
- High-integrity professional with a strong commitment to delivering results
- Strategic thinker with deep experience in the electric transmission sector
- Proven ability to develop innovative client solutions aligned with business objectives
- Strong client relationship-building and influencing skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced consulting environment
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (required)
- 10–15+ years of experience managing and supporting electric transmission siting, routing, and permitting projects
- Prior environmental consulting experience strongly preferred
- In-depth knowledge of California siting application requirements
- Experience providing expert witness testimony to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
- Demonstrated experience with California regulatory agencies, including:
- California Energy Commission
- California Coastal Commission
- California State Lands Commission
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife
- State Water Resources Control Board
- Experience with CEQA, NEPA, federal and state permitting, transmission infrastructure, and renewable energy projects
- Working knowledge of GIS and routing/siting software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail, organization, and quality
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with Microsoft Project and/or ArcGIS preferred
- Remote or office-based consulting environment
- Frequent collaboration with…
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