Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with
industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine
consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the
world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will
enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional
network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from
working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science.Tetra Tech's commitment to hiring the best talent in the industry and
helping them thrive professionally is stronger than ever. We are seeking
immediate opportunities for Environmental Planner in the Southwest Region to
support our growing energy practice, with specific emphasis on growing our
siting, permitting, and engineering business. With decades of national
experience, Tetra Tech offers a wealth of technical knowledge and a strong
understanding of federal, state, and local regulations.Successful candidates will have a strong technical background in siting,
permitting, and evaluating environmental impacts of energy projects.
Experience will include permitting for solar, wind, energy storage, and
transmission line projects.We are a collaborative, supportive, and entrepreneurial team that will
allow you to challenge yourself and grow professionally. This role is critical
to the further development of our Southwest Region and provides growth
opportunities for candidates.This opportunity can be Remote or Hybrid, with preference for candidate to
be located in Arizona.Responsibilities:We are seeking a team member with an established and successful history of
managing and leading tasks associated with energy projects which includes
assisting with developing proposals and cost estimates, executing project
tasks, managing project budgets and forecasts, delivering client
satisfaction, and mentoring staff.Responsibilities include project management, team leadership, and
mentoring of junior staff.This role will direct and oversee energy facility siting/routing,
permitting, environmental field surveys, resource analysis, agency
coordination, and public outreach, as well as budget and project tracking.Candidates will work within a team to prepare conditional use, land use,
right-of-way, and other local jurisdictional permitting efforts.In addition to permitting, this role will include managing the preparation
of resource studies (e.g., wildlife biology, wetlands, cultural
resources) associated with energy project permitting, as well as the
production of permit applications to state utility boards.This role will represent clients before federal, state, and local
regulatory and land management agencies, boards, planning commissions,
and councils and make presentations in public meetings to obtain approval for
pOur team member will have experience working with environmental,
regulatory, and land use agencies, such as: U.S. Bureau of Land
Management (BLM), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Fish
& Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service (USFS), and will
have experience with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) planning.Candidates must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced
environment, coordinate effectively with others, and work independently
within a team.Candidates must be able to research and interpret federal, state, and
local regulations on a project-specific basis to assess project permitting
feasibility and requirements, and interface with regulatory agencies.Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to think critically,
solve problems, communicate effectively (orally and in writing), and
demonstrate organizational skills and attention to detail.Qualifications:B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Planning, Environ ental Science,
Engineering, or related degree or equivalent experience.7 to 15+ years related consulting experience including managing technical
teams and project management.Experience with the resources and regulatory agencies in Arizona, New
Mexico, Nevada, and/or Utah.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent writing skills.Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office suite.A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is
required, along with a physical if needed.Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without
restrictions.
