Environmental Planner​/Deputy Project Manager – Energy; Remote

Environmental Planner/Deputy Project Manager – Energy (Remote)

Tetra Tech is adding an Environmental Planner/Deputy Project Manager in the Southwest Region to support our growing energy practice, with emphasis on siting, permitting, and engineering. 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 projects. Preferred experience includes permitting for solar, wind, energy storage, and transmission line projects.

This role is critical to the further development of our Southwest Region and provides growth opportunities for candidates. The role will be Remote, with preference for candidate located in New Mexico.

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• Managing and leading tasks associated with projects including developing proposals and cost estimates, executing project tasks, managing project budgets and forecasts, delivering client satisfaction, and mentoring staff.
• Assisting in energy facility siting/routing, permitting, environmental field surveys, resource analysis, agency coordination, and public outreach, as well as budget and project tracking.
• Preparing conditional use, land use, right‑of‑way, and other local jurisdictional permitting efforts.
• Managing preparation of resource studies (e.g., wildlife biology, wetlands, cultural resources) associated with energy project permitting, and producing permit applications to state utility boards.
• Representing clients before federal, state, and local regulatory and land management agencies, boards, planning commissions, and councils, and making presentations in public meetings to obtain approval for projects.
• 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 experience with NEPA planning.
• Handling multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment, coordinating effectively with others, and working independently within a team.
• Researching and interpreting federal, state, and local regulations on a project‑specific basis to assess project permitting feasibility and requirements, interfacing with regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrating critical thinking, problem solving, effective communication, and strong organizational skills.
• Conducting activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursuing continuous professional development and maintaining a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Working safely and reporting all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

• B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S. in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 to 10+ years related consulting experience including managing technical teams and project management.
• Experience with resources and regulatory agencies in New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and/or Utah.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office suite.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

• Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits.
• Medical benefits, workers’ compensation insurance, and 401(k) plan.
• Merit‑based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company‑wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that…