Senior Environmental Project Manager - Transmission

ICF • Austin, TX

8d • $119,323 - $202,850 • Remote

About The Position

ICF is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead sales and delivery of environmental services for transmission projects in Texas and across the US. This role involves nurturing client relationships, leading interdisciplinary teams, collaborating with experts to develop innovative solutions, and guiding the delivery of environmental analyses, technical studies, permits, and compliance strategies. The position requires strong project management skills to ensure progress in budget, schedule, and technical delivery, and an agile approach to tackle current and future challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Sciences, Biology/Ecology, or other related fields.
• 10+ years in environmental consulting or related fields.
• 7+ years managing permitting and environmental analysis documents, including associated technical studies on high-voltage electric transmission lines and related linear infrastructure.
• Demonstrated sales and capture success, including recent experience capturing and delivering projects to utilities and/or other transmission developers.
• Understanding of requirements and related experience with transmission line siting and routing and preparing PUC applications.
• Experience with applicable environmental consulting practices and environmental laws.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, or other related fields.
• Lives in Texas and has significant experience working with local species, regulations, and established agency and client relationships.
• Experience providing expert witness testimony in front of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and in accordance with Texas Utilities Code.
• Experience with other state PUCs/PSCs is a plus.
• Business mindset with an eye toward client engagement and growth.
• Experience with federal, state, and local regulations and resource agencies and developing effective and efficient permitting and environmental regulatory strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and train technical specialists.
• Ability to develop and present clear solutions to complex problems to clients and regulators.
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to conduct QA/QC reviews of deliverables and provide feedback to technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth and sales with transmission clients, including utilities and/or other transmission developers in Texas or surrounding states.
• Build client relationships, identify and develop opportunities, and prepare winning proposals (scopes, budgets, and schedules).
• Manage environmental compliance projects involving a wide range of technical field studies, analyses, and regulatory and permitting tasks.
• Support and/or lead regional or national projects in and beyond Texas in areas of technical expertise.
• Provide senior-level expertise, technical guidance, and writing to support complex projects involving the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other federal and state laws.
• Lead and participate in agency consultations to determine and advise on efficient and effective permitting strategies.
• Mentor, train, and guide junior and mid-level staff.
• Bring strategic thinking to solve client challenges, paired with humility to facilitate continual learning and growth.

Benefits

• ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
• We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive.
• We are an equal opportunity employer.
• Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.
• Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.
• Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior