Project Manager - Power Market
About The Position
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! This job description for a Junior Project Manager/Project Manager I, in the Central Division Mountain Area, Power Market focuses on supporting utility-scale energy projects (such as wind, solar, battery, nuclear and transmission) by driving local, state, and federal permitting processes and ensuring strict regulatory compliance. The Junior Project Manager will assist senior project managers in steering power and renewable energy infrastructure projects through complex regulatory, environmental, and land-use permitting processes. You will serve as a liaison between engineering teams, external environmental consultants, and regulatory agencies, ensuring all project activities are executed in compliance with relevant laws and regulatory conditions. This is a fantastic opportunity that offers a diverse range of challenging project work and a terrific chance to develop professionally. Join our team where you can grow a career, be a leader, connect with experienced mentors, and maintain a healthy work/life balance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Public Policy, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, environmental consulting, or power/utility infrastructure.
- Basic understanding of federal frameworks like the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or state/local land use and zoning laws.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain meticulous documentation.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interfacing with clients and drafting clear technical documents
- 1-2 years of Power utilities or renewable industry experience
- Strong desire to acquire their Project Management Professional certificate within the next 2 years
- Advanced knowledge and utilization of Microsoft Excel, MS Word and Powerpoint
- Ability to work in the field for full days for collecting data using portable computer equipment
- Health and Safety aware and committed to safe work practices.
- Ability to quickly progress through Kleinfelder's project manager qualification system
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently or within a group
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Must complete the project manager qualification card as part of PMQS.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience mentoring and training junior staff
- Previous experience in supporting business development activities
- Ability to travel as needed locally or out of town travel (up to 20% of the time)
Responsibilities
- Participate in consultations with regulatory bodies (e.g., BLM, USFWS, state utility commissions, local planning and zoning) and assist in organizing stakeholder meetings and public hearings.
- Maintain permit and compliance matrices, track project schedules, assist with budget forecasting, and process subcontractor invoices.
- Support the preparation and quality control of technical reports, compliance logs, and data summaries for senior review and agency submission.
- Maintain Sharepoint sites and coordinate/maintain Power BI sites.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
