Deputy Project Manager – Energy Siting & Permitting (Remote/Hybrid)

Tetra Tech is a consulting and engineering company focused on energy, environmental, and sustainable infrastructure solutions. The part-time Deputy Project Manager will support energy facility siting, permitting, environmental reviews, project management, regulatory coordination, and technical team delivery across the Midwest and Mountain West regions.

Responsibilities:

• Support Project Managers and subject matter experts with energy facility siting and routing, permitting, environmental field surveys, resource analysis, agency coordination, and public outreach
• Assist with project management activities, including proposal development, cost estimates, project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and project tracking
• Coordinate project tasks and technical teams to support timely, high-quality project delivery and client satisfaction
• Prepare federal, state, and local environmental permit applications, including conditional use, land use, right-of-way, and other jurisdictional permitting documents
• Lead development of state siting board applications, including applications to Public Service Commissions and Public Utility Commissions for route permits, corridor permits, solar siting certificates, and similar approvals
• Assist with the management and preparation of technical resource studies, including wildlife biology, wetlands, cultural resources, and other studies associated with energy project permitting
• Support preparation and coordination of permit applications to state utility boards and other regulatory agencies
• Assist in representing clients before federal, state, and local regulatory and land management agencies, boards, planning commissions, and councils
• Prepare and deliver presentations at public meetings and regulatory proceedings in support of project approvals
• Research and interpret federal, state, and local regulations to evaluate project permitting feasibility and requirements
• Coordinate and communicate with regulatory agencies on project-specific permitting matters
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams while also managing assignments independently
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Mentor and support staff as appropriate to project needs
• Conduct activities in accordance with company procedures, legislation, and industry standards
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of technical knowledge and industry awareness
• Work safely at all times and report health and safety observations, near misses, and incidents
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• The successful candidate will have a technical background in energy facility siting, permitting, and environmental impact evaluation
• B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S. in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• 5–8 years of relevant consulting experience, including experience supporting project management and managing or coordinating technical teams
• Experience with energy facility siting, permitting, environmental review, or related regulatory activities
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and permitting requirements within the Midwest and/or Mountain West
• Ability to research, interpret, and apply federal, state, and local regulations to project-specific permitting requirements
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively both independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and without restrictions
• Preferred experience includes permitting for solar, wind, energy storage, transmission line projects, traditional energy projects, and data centers
• Master's degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience permitting solar, wind, energy storage, transmission, traditional energy, and/or data center projects
• Experience with regulatory agencies and environmental resources in Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and/or Indiana
• Experience with agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
• Experience with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) planning and environmental review
• Experience preparing or supporting state utility commission or public service commission siting applications
• Experience with public outreach, agency coordination, and regulatory presentations
• Candidates located in the Midwest or Colorado are preferred