Assistant Environmental Project Manager - Routing & Siting (Columbus, OH)

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Environmental Project Manager in Columbus, OH, to support electric transmission line routing studies, NEPA analysis, and environmental permitting. Responsibilities include project management, preparing environmental studies, managing permit applications, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a B.S. or M.S. in a related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This role offers professional growth within a top engineering and environmental firm.
Burns & McDonnell’s Midwest Region is actively seeking a Routing & Siting Assistant 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. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm ranked numerous times on FORTUNE’s List of 100 Best Companies to Work For and voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States.

The candidate should have an established and successful history managing and executing tasks for both small and large-scale projects from a routing, natural resources and environmental permitting perspective. This includes assisting with developing proposals and cost estimates, executing project tasks, and assisting with developing strategic plans.

The candidate will support and manage the execution of transmission line projects and be a technical 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 Assistant 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.
• 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 5 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 5 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.

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