Project Manager - Environmental Siting & Routing (Multiple Locations)

The Project Manager - Environmental Siting & Routing at Burns & McDonnell in Houston, TX, oversees transmission line routing studies, environmental surveys, and NEPA analysis. Responsibilities include managing projects, preparing studies for Texas PUC approval, conducting impact analyses, and engaging with local agencies. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and 7 years of consulting experience. The role emphasizes professional growth within a leading engineering firm.
About the position

The Environmental Siting & Routing Project Manager at Burns & McDonnell is responsible for managing and developing business for transmission line routing studies, environmental surveys, NEPA analysis, and land use planning/permitting services. This role offers the opportunity to grow professionally within a leading engineering and environmental firm, focusing on executing environmental projects and serving as a technical lead on various studies and analyses.

Responsibilities
• Manage and lead tasks for small and large-scale environmental projects.
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• Prepare routing studies and evaluations for CCN applications for approval by the Texas PUC.
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• Conduct environmental studies, impact analysis, and NEPA documentation for diverse projects.
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• Interact with county and local staff, prepare and submit land use permits, and manage public outreach efforts.
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• Demonstrate competence in technical report writing related to NEPA compliance and regulatory permitting documents.
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• Collaborate with clients, resource agencies, and technical staff to prepare environmental documents and studies.
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• Develop and strengthen client relationships.
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• Mentor and manage junior staff.

Requirements
• B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Science, Planning, Natural Resource Management, or related field.
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• Minimum 7 years of related consulting experience in project management and business development.
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• Demonstrated experience supporting and acquiring CCN certificates for electric transmission line projects.
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• Familiarity with Texas resources and regulatory agencies, with local knowledge preferred.
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• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
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• Strong time management and multitasking abilities under tight deadlines.
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• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience with high-voltage transmission lines, renewables, and power generation projects.
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• Established relationships with industry and regulatory agencies in Texas.

Benefits
• Employee ownership
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• Ranked on FORTUNE's List of 100 Best Companies to Work For
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• Voted as a Best Place to Work in various cities across the U.S.