Natural Gas Power Permitting

The Eastman Group•Seattle, WA

37d

About The Position

Looking for experts with experience in gas-fired power plant projects, especially in relation to data centers. These are strategic roles in the company's national Energy Program and will work as a team with other Energy Initiative Program Leads to establish the strategic direction and growth of the commercial energy practice.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree - graduate degree is a plus - in environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering, environmental sciences, urban/regional planning, environmental policy, environmental studies, and/or related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in account management, business development, environmental assessments and federal, state, and local regulatory compliance/permitting in the US.
Must have existing client relationships in the conventional energy generation market and a proven track record of winning new work.
Working knowledge of all aspects of planning, permitting, design and construction related to gas-fired power plant facilities.
Strong working knowledge of state siting and permitting processes.
Proven success in providing leadership for project teams by building and motivating team members to meet project goals.
Must demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and with minimal supervision, including prioritizing, organizing, and planning effectively to meet all deadlines.
Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational teambuilding skills including the ability to lead up, across and down multiple business and technology organizations.
Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
Experience preparing and submitting budget proposals and recommending subsequent budget changes where necessary.
Experience in successfully leading projects to on-time, on-schedule and within budget.
Experience leading, motivating, and managing various project teams, including internal and external resources, while holding team accountable for performance.
Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Operations Management, Energy Initiative Leads, and other Business Unit Leaders to deliver safe, quality, profitable, and sustainable projects, and services for our clients.
Participate in client marketing and business development activities which consist of proposal development, technical presentations, trade show attendance, client meetings and the development of marketing materials.
Work with existing account managers, operations and marketing leads to expand existing client accounts.
Develop, sustain, and grow new gas-fired power plant clients to include utilities or developers.
Support building and developing a team of high performers focused on gas-fired power plant development and associated support.
Collaborate nationally across the organization to identify and develop project teams.
Serve as Senior Project Manager or Technical Advisor where you will manage technical projects, engage with clients to identify new work opportunities, prepare proposals, and cost estimates, establish, and formulate technical approaches, and direct project teams.
Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional, safety standards, practices, and codes.
Provide leadership for project teams by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
Lead and manage the federal and state environmental permitting process for complex gas-fired power plants and other projects.
Provide strategic guidance and leadership on navigating complex permitting challenges.
Oversee efficient management of a team handling environmental permitting tasks.