Regional Transmission Lead — Mid-Atlantic; Hybrid​/Remote

Regional Transmission Lead – Mid-Atlantic (Hybrid)

Tetra Tech is adding a Regional Transmission Lead to support the continued growth and development of electric transmission projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

The successful candidate will bring a strong technical background and demonstrated leadership experience supporting electric transmission projects for utilities and developers. This strategic role will focus on developing and maintaining client relationships, leading business development efforts, and coordinating multidisciplinary environmental and engineering teams to successfully execute transmission and energy projects.

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position and is eligible for hybrid or remote work arrangements.

Location: Mid-Atlantic Region VA, MD, PA, NJ, DE, WV(Hybrid / Remote Eligible)

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• Lead and grow a multi‑level, multidisciplinary team focused on routing, siting, planning, permitting, and compliance for electric transmission projects
• Identify market trends and collaborate with Energy Program Leads to support long‑term transmission market strategy and client development
• Supervise, mentor, and support project managers, scientists, engineers, and field staff
• Promote and support Tetra Tech’s Health & Safety culture and implementation
• Build and motivate project teams to successfully meet project goals, schedules, and deliverables
• Support business development efforts through collaboration and intercompany relationship building

• Establish expectations for project execution and maintain accountability for achieving program goals
• Serve as Senior Project Manager or Technical Advisor on complex transmission and energy projects
• Lead proposal development, cost estimating, technical strategy development, and project execution
• Support oversight of field‑based staff and multidisciplinary project teams
• Refine and standardize program delivery approaches, tools, and processes across projects
• Provide subject matter expertise for major regional and national projects
• Share lessons learned and best practices across programs and project teams
• Develop and implement quality assurance and quality control processes to ensure consistency and technical rigor

• Collaborate with existing Tetra Tech account managers to grow and expand client relationships
• Develop and maintain new transmission sector clients and opportunities
• Support profitability goals through strategic budgeting, scoping, and contract management
• Assist in building and growing a high‑performing transmission routing, siting, and permitting team
• Participate in business development activities including:
  • Proposal preparation
  • Technical presentations
  • Trade shows and conferences
  • Client meetings
  • Marketing material development
• Collaborate nationally across Tetra Tech practices to support project delivery and team development
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering-related field
• Minimum of 10 years…