Description
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding an experienced Deputy Project Manager/Project Manager to support our expanding energy practice. Our ideal candidate has a strong technical background in siting, permitting, and evaluating environmental impacts for energy projects including solar, wind, battery energy storage, natural gas, and electric transmission. Candidates should have a proven history of winning work and managing complex energy projects from concept through permitting and approval.
This position will be based in Denver, Colorado and will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across Tetra Tech's energy business.
Why 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.
Your Impact:
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.
Essential Job Functions:
Project & Team Leadership
- Manage and lead energy projects, project teams, and junior staff.
- Support achievement of annual revenue goals and foster client relationships.
- Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates.
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and deliverables.
- Oversee energy facility siting/routing, permitting, environmental surveys, resource analysis, agency coordination, and public outreach.
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
- Additional duties as required.
Technical Responsibilities
- Prepare or direct environmental documentation, including impact analyses, technical reports, and permit applications.
- Lead preparation of resource studies (wildlife biology, wetlands, cultural resources) required for energy project permitting.
- Oversee applications to state utility boards and local permitting jurisdictions.
- Provide project representation during agency meetings, planning commission hearings, and public meetings.
- Respond to regulatory data requests and prepare project summaries, descriptions, and presentations.
Regulatory Engagement
- Work effectively with agencies including USACE, USFWS, state agencies, planning departments, and local jurisdictions.
- Interpret federal, state, and local regulations to determine permitting feasibility and requirements.
- Engage regulatory stakeholders and coordinate environmental compliance efforts.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
- 8–10+ years of directly relevant environmental and permitting experience.
- Strong technical understanding of siting, permitting, and environmental impact evaluation for energy projects.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong critical thinking, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience presenting before agencies, planning commissions, and public forums.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently as well as collaboratively.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to conduct occasional site visits requiring walking on uneven terrain, standing for extended periods, bending, or light lifting (<25 lbs).
- Ability to travel for fieldwork, agency meetings, and project discussions as needed.
- Must be able to work in outdoor environments in varying weather conditions when required.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
- Work will occur in a combination of office, remote, and field environments.
- Field environments may include exposure to weather, wildlife, rugged terrain, and construction activity.
- Office/remote work includes extended periods of sitting, computer use, and virtual meetings.
- Travel within Colorado and surrounding states may be required depending on project needs.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. https://www.tetratech.com/careers/life-at-tetra-tech/
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.
Compensation:
Pay commensurate with experience.
Pay Range: $105,000-$120,000 yearly
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience and demonstrated work experience in the above role; skills, certifications, and competencies that align to the specified role; geographic location; and education, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
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