Senior Permitting Project Manager – Energy & Environmental Compliance (Pacific Northwest) Remote/Hybrid

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding an experienced Senior Permitting Project Manager to provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for environmental permitting and compliance projects within our Energy Practice.

Our team supports renewable energy technologies, conventional generation, electric transmission, energy storage, and emerging energy infrastructure.

This senior-level position will lead complex permitting assignments, oversee multidisciplinary project teams, manage client relationships, and support business development throughout the Pacific Northwest and across the United States.

The successful candidate will bring extensive environmental consulting experience, a strong understanding of federal, state, and local permitting requirements, and demonstrated success managing complex energy and infrastructure projects.

Location: Pacific Northwest – Washington, Oregon, or Idaho (Remote/Hybrid)

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:

Environmental Permitting and Regulatory Leadership

• Lead complex federal, state, and local environmental permitting and regulatory compliance projects.
• Develop and implement permitting strategies for renewable energy, transmission, energy storage, and infrastructure projects.
• Direct the preparation and review of environmental assessments, permit applications, regulatory documentation, and technical reports.
• Provide senior-level guidance on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council (EFSC) requirements, Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), and applicable land-use regulations.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to support project approvals.
• Identify permitting risks, regulatory constraints, and opportunities for effective project delivery.

Project Management and Technical Oversight

• Manage complex, multidisciplinary environmental projects from planning through regulatory approvals.
• Oversee project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing, deliverables, and subcontractor performance.
• Lead technical teams conducting environmental resource studies, site evaluations, and permitting analyses.
• Provide quality assurance and quality control oversight for technical deliverables.
• Coordinate with engineers, scientists, planners, regulatory specialists, and other project professionals.
• Ensure projects meet contractual requirements, client expectations, and established quality and safety standards.

Client Relations and Business Development

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships within the energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Support business development initiatives, strategic pursuits, and proposal preparation.
• Identify opportunities to expand environmental permitting and compliance services.
• Collaborate with regional and national technical leaders to pursue and deliver new projects.
• Provide senior-level client consultation regarding permitting strategies, project risks, and regulatory requirements.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project managers and environmental professionals.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams across multiple office locations.
• Foster collaboration, professional development, and high-quality project execution.
• Communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and internal leadership.
• Maintain a strong commitment to health and safety, quality management, and client satisfaction.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Conduct activities in accordance with internal procedures, applicable legislation, and industry standards.
• Maintain professional development and awareness of evolving industry regulations and practices.
• Follow all applicable health and safety procedures and report incidents or concerns.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Urban/Regional Planning, Environmental Policy, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• Proposed minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental consulting, regulatory permitting, or environmental project management.
• Demonstrated experience independently leading complex environmental permitting and energy infrastructure projects.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Strong understanding of NEPA and environmental permitting requirements applicable to the Pacific Northwest.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams, project budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project management tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with geographically dispersed teams.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related discipline.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Extensive experience permitting utility-scale renewable energy, battery energy storage systems, transmission, or related infrastructure.
• Experience with federal right-of-way approvals, land-use entitlements, and environmental impact assessments.
• Experience supporting Oregon EFSC and Washington SEPA permitting processes.
• Established client relationships and business development experience within the Pacific Northwest energy sector.
• Demonstrated experience serving in a senior project management or seller-doer capacity.
• Experience leading major environmental permitting projects involving multiple regulatory jurisdictions.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform computer-based work and participate in meetings for extended periods.
• Ability to perform occasional fieldwork, including walking, standing, and navigating project sites.
• Ability to travel occasionally for client meetings, regulatory coordination, and field site visits.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment:

• This position supports remote or hybrid work arrangements within the Pacific Northwest, including Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
• Work is primarily performed in an office or home-office environment, with occasional travel to project sites, client offices, regulatory meetings, and Tetra Tech locations.
• Field visits may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions and varying terrain.

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: $180,000-$230,000 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.