Planner/Project Manager – Energy & Environmental Planning (Remote
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97204, USA
Listed on 2026-08-15
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Environmental & Urban Planning, Environmental Compliance & Protection, Water Management
Planner/Project Manager – Energy & Environmental Planning (Remote)
Tetra Tech is adding a Planner/Project Manager to support our growing Energy Practice throughout the Pacific Northwest and across the United States. Our team provides environmental planning, permitting, and compliance services for renewable energy, electric transmission, conventional generation, and emerging technologies such as battery energy storage and smart grids. This position is based on the existing Permitting Project Manager role but is refocused to emphasize planning and project management responsibilities.
This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced project managers, environmental planners, and permitting specialists while leading environmental planning and permitting efforts from project initiation through regulatory approval. The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies, and support the continued growth of Tetra Tech's Energy Practice.
Why Tetra Tech:At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.
Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Essential Job Functions:- Serve as Planner / Project Manager supporting environmental planning, permitting, and compliance projects for energy and infrastructure developments.
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client communication.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including planners, environmental scientists, engineers, GIS specialists, and permitting professionals.
- Prepare and manage federal, state, and local permit applications.
- Support environmental review documents, including NEPA and state environmental review processes (e.g., SEPA, EFSC).
- Conduct land use research, policy analysis, and environmental planning evaluations.
- Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to facilitate permitting and regulatory compliance.
- Support stakeholder engagement, public outreach, and agency coordination efforts.
- Prepare technical reports, planning documents, and environmental compliance deliverables.
- Support proposal preparation, project scoping, and business development initiatives.
- Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with Tetra Tech quality standards.
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of technical knowledge and awareness.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Geography, or a related discipline.
- 5–8 years of experience in environmental planning, permitting, project management, or environmental consulting.
- Experience managing environmental planning or permitting projects.
- Working knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and state environmental review processes such as SEPA and EFSC.
- Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies, clients, and multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Excellent technical writing and report preparation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a remote team environment.
- Must possess a valid driver's…
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