Senior or Principal Scientist/Senior Manager – Power Generation and Electric Transmission

Braun Intertec Corporation•Bloomington, MN

About The Position

Braun Intertec is seeking a Senior or Principal Scientist/Senior Manager to lead environmental consulting work for power generation and electric transmission projects. The role manages complex, multidisciplinary environmental projects and teams across power generation—including wind, solar, and geothermal—battery storage (BESS), and electric transmission. It combines technical project leadership, client and stakeholder relationship building, staff mentorship, business development, and responsibility for project performance and delivery. The position requires substantial experience with energy infrastructure projects and environmental planning and permitting, including NEPA or state-equivalent processes and Public Utility Commission projects. The role also involves regulatory applicability determinations, proposal and cost estimate development, business risk assessment, contract management, and oversight of operational processes and quality. The successful candidate will help grow the company’s energy-sector client base and represent Braun Intertec with clients and at industry events. The compensation range is $96,000 to $144,000. Braun Intertec is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Environmental Science/Studies, Land Use Planning, Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
15 or more years of direct environmental consulting experience commensurate with the duties of the position.
At least 10 years of project management experience in energy infrastructure projects.
Experience managing large-scale transmission, substation, renewable energy, and power generation projects.
Experience with NEPA or state-equivalent regulations and processes, including State Public Utility Commission and environmental planning and permitting.
Experience with USACE, USFWS, federal land management, SHPO, state DNR or equivalent, and county, city, or local regulatory agencies.
Experience working as a third-party contractor on NEPA or State Public Utility Commission projects.
Ability to read and interpret regulations and perform applicability determinations.
Experience with proposal and cost estimate development, business risk assessment, and contract management.
Experience ensuring high-quality service and product delivery and handling operational processes, procedures, risk management, and supervisory responsibilities.
Existing industry network within utilities, developers, independent system operators, and regulatory agencies.
Demonstrated knowledge of environmental and regulatory programs and processes as they apply to energy and commercial clients.
Multiple years of experience in team management and client-facing roles.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Outgoing disposition and comfort initiating conversations and building rapport with new contacts.
Interest in helping build and grow a client base through business development initiatives.
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, Wisconsin Public Service Commission, Iowa Utilities Commission, or Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Experience with Minnesota MEPA processes, including EAWs, EAs, AUARs, and EISs, and siting/routing processes outlined in the Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act.
Experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and other linear energy infrastructure environmental planning projects.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and partners through networking, outreach, project work, and consistent communication.
Lead project teams and support smooth project execution, including when challenges arise.
Monitor project profitability, timelines, and resource allocation.
Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.
Lead, motivate, and mentor team members in technical practice; provide coaching and feedback and support staff development.
Collaborate with business development and program management teams to identify and pursue energy-sector opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
Manage and direct complex multidisciplinary environmental projects and teams for power generation, battery storage, and electric transmission projects.
Manage large-scale transmission, substation, renewable energy, and power generation projects.
Work with NEPA or state-equivalent regulations and processes, including Public Utility Commission and environmental planning and permitting processes.
Coordinate with regulatory agencies and stakeholders, including USACE, USFWS, federal land management agencies, SHPO, state DNR or equivalent, and county, city, and local governments.
Develop and maintain relationships with clients, regulatory agency staff, resource managers, and other project stakeholders.
Read and interpret regulations and perform applicability determinations.
Develop proposals and cost estimates; assess business risks and manage contracts.
Ensure high-quality service and product delivery.
Support operational processes, procedures, risk management, and supervisory responsibilities.
Support diverse business development initiatives and help build and grow a client base.