Environmental Project Manager

Jobot is seeking an Environmental Project Manager in Hartford, CT, with a salary of $140,000 - $170,000 per year. Responsibilities include overseeing environmental aspects of transmission projects, managing permit applications, and engaging with agencies. Candidates should have a degree in environmental science or related fields and at least 5 years of experience in environmental compliance within the energy sector. Relocation to Houston, TX is required.
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Salary $140,000 - $170,000 per year

A Bit About Us

We are a purpose-driven company dedicated to addressing the most significant obstacle to a cleaner and more reliable power grid. We are committed to this mission by creating new long-haul transmission lines throughout the United States.

Why join us?

We are developing next-generation energy infrastructure to power our future to provide Americans with improved grid resiliency for our homes and businesses, and cost savings for electricity consumers.

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Responsibilities
• Oversee the planning, management, and monitoring of environmental aspects for large, multidisciplinary transmission projects characterized by significant technical complexity and unique permitting challenges. This includes handling permit applications, site selection, layout planning, scoping and reviewing environmental studies, engaging with state and federal agencies, facilitating tribal meetings, and fostering stakeholder involvement.
• Provide expertise in transmission line routing by offering insights into environmental sensitivities, policy and permitting requirements, and best practices for defensible linear siting.
• Oversee third-party technical and environmental consultants by managing the scoping process, directing their efforts, and reviewing their deliverables.
• Facilitate the timely completion of environmental compliance documentation for federal and state agencies that supports permit decisions. This includes, but is not limited to, major environmental actions governed by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and state environmental policies, as well as compliance with various federal and state laws concerning natural and cultural resources.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, planning, ecology, environmental planning, engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience working directly on environmental compliance and permitting within the energy sector. Experience in large scale linear infrastructure projects preferred, ideally with electric transmission lines and/or pipelines
• A proven track record of permitting support for industrial scale energy projects with a preference for electric transmission
• Possess a solid understanding of federal and state laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines relevant to the permitting of electric transmission construction and operation. This includes direct experience with EIS-level NEPA compliance reviews, consultations under the ESA and NHPA, reviews under state environmental quality acts, local zoning approvals, and post-permitting compliance and implementation.
• Must be open to relocating to the Houston, TX area.

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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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