Environmental Consulting Project Director

Sargent & Lundy•Remote,

5d•$202,770 - $289,120

About The Position

As a member of Sargent & Lundy’s Environmental and Permitting team, the Environmental Consulting Project Director applies academic background and experience to evaluate and implement federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements for electric power and industrial projects. The role supports the growth of the firm’s environmental services by leading business development, expanding client relationships, and identifying opportunities across the power industry and related markets. The position leads complex, multidisciplinary power-industry projects involving environmental planning and permitting, engineering coordination, schedules, budgets, and client engagement. It serves as a primary environmental liaison with clients, agencies, landowners, and community stakeholders, and manages environmental impact studies, permit applications, and technical reports. The director also leads proposal development and interviews, mentors junior environmental staff, and promotes knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Travel to client offices and project sites is expected; some international travel may be required. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field, with a master’s preferred, and at least 20 years of relevant experience. U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
At least 20 years of experience in environmental compliance, environmental impact assessment, and/or permitting for complex industrial and power-related projects.
Demonstrated experience managing complex, multidisciplinary power-industry projects and coordinating internal engineering teams, clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
Proven ability to support business development by growing client relationships, identifying and pursuing opportunities, contributing to proposals and interviews, and expanding environmental services.
Familiarity with environmental laws and regulations applicable to large industrial facilities, including the National Environmental Policy Act, Threatened & Endangered Species Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
Environmental impact assessment or permitting experience in one or more of the following: environmental impact assessments; subsequent license renewals and associated environmental reports; NPDES wastewater and construction stormwater discharge permitting; wetlands permitting; or major source air permitting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, community stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate inputs among internal engineering teams, clients, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to mentor and guide junior staff members.
Must already have U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in ArcGIS mapping and experience developing interactive maps showing wetlands, critical habitats, and other sensitive environmental resources.
GIS certification or coursework.
A master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

Lead business development initiatives by identifying client needs, developing pursuit strategies, growing client relationships, and expanding the firm’s environmental services capabilities and market presence.
Develop target markets and strategic pursuits and expand key accounts across consulting, engineering/design, owner’s engineering, and project services in power, grid, industrial, decarbonization, and government sectors.
Lead proposal development, including proposals, statements of qualifications, and interviews; shape win themes, level of effort, and schedules.
Manage complex, multidisciplinary power-industry projects involving environmental planning, permitting, engineering coordination, scheduling, budget management, and client engagement.
Serve as a primary liaison on environmental topics with clients, agencies, landowners, and community stakeholders.
Manage site-specific environmental impact studies evaluating locations for power facilities, wind farms, solar generating stations, substations, and transmission lines.
Lead project engineers in incorporating relevant environmental requirements into project design and development.
Manage and review permit applications and interface with federal, state, and local permitting agencies.
Manage complex technical reports, including site selection studies, environmental and social impact assessments, compliance audits, and regulatory reviews.
Mentor and develop junior environmental staff and promote knowledge sharing, templates, and continuous improvement across the team.
Travel to client offices and project sites for project reviews; some international travel may be required.