Description
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a motivated Project Manager - Renewables to join our growing California Energy Practice. This position offers the opportunity to lead and contribute to high-profile renewable energy development projects, including solar, wind, battery energy storage, and transmission throughout California and the Western U.S.
You will work alongside a collaborative, supportive, and entrepreneurial team that encourages innovation and professional growth. This role provides the chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in the expanding clean-energy sector.
This position is affiliated with our Irvine, CA office, but remote work arrangements are available.
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.
Position Summary:
Tetra Tech supports clients in developing renewable energy projects from concept to completion, assisting with siting, due diligence, permitting, and compliance. The Project Manager – Renewables will manage projects, build and maintain client relationships, and lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver technical, regulatory, and environmental solutions that move renewable projects forward efficiently and compliantly.
Essential Job Functions:
- Serve as Project Manager, leading technical projects, budgets, and client communications.
- Identify new business opportunities, prepare proposals and cost estimates, and develop project approaches.
- Manage and oversee preparation of land-use and resource permit applications for federal, state, and local agencies.
- Support and lead siting, permitting, and environmental review for renewable energy projects.
- Oversee project execution to ensure quality, schedule, and budget compliance.
- Participate in and support business development initiatives, including proposal preparation and client meetings.
- Coordinate project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and staff assignments.
- Ensure compliance with Tetra Tech's health, safety, and quality standards.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Geology, or a related field.
- 7–15 years of experience managing and supporting CEQA projects, including preparation of IS/MNDs, EIRs, or related CEQA documentation.
- Proven experience with California permitting processes, including agencies such as:
- California Energy Commission (CEC)
- California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
- California Coastal Commission (CCC)
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
- Regional Water Quality Control Boards
- Local land-use agencies
- Prior environmental consulting experience strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with the NEPA process a plus.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a related discipline.
- Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects in California.
- Experience with energy development clients and large-scale renewable projects.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform fieldwork and attend site visits and meetings as needed.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and work outdoors in varying conditions.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
- Work may be performed remotely, in an office, or in the field.
- Fieldwork may involve outdoor environments, uneven terrain, and weather variability.
- Collaboration with regional and cross-disciplinary teams is expected.
Additional Information:
Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Work Location: California (Affiliated with Irvine Office – Remote Option Available)
Travel: Occasional travel may be required for client meetings, site visits, and project work.
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: $100,000-$150,000 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.
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