Deputy Project Manager - Energy Siting & Permitting; Remote​/Hybrid

Tetra Tech is adding a Part‑time Deputy Project Manager – Energy Siting & Permitting to support our growing energy practice in the Midwest and Mountain West regions, with a specific emphasis on expanding our siting, permitting, and engineering business.

The successful candidate will have a technical background in energy facility siting, permitting, and environmental impact evaluation. Preferred experience includes permitting for solar, wind, energy storage, transmission line projects, traditional energy projects, and data centers.

With decades of national experience, Tetra Tech offers extensive technical expertise and a strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. We are a collaborative, supportive, and entrepreneurial team that provides opportunities to take on challenging assignments and grow professionally.

This position will support Project Managers and technical teams in delivering energy projects throughout the Midwest and Mountain West.

Location: Midwest Region / Mountain West Region

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.

Your Impact:

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:

• Support Project Managers and subject matter experts with energy facility siting and routing, permitting, environmental field surveys, resource analysis, agency coordination, and public outreach.
• Assist with project management activities, including proposal development, cost estimates, project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and project tracking.
• Coordinate project tasks and technical teams to support timely, high-quality project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Prepare federal, state, and local environmental permit applications, including conditional use, land use, right-of-way, and other jurisdictional permitting documents.
• Lead development of state siting board applications, including applications to Public Service Commissions and Public Utility Commissions for route permits, corridor permits, solar siting certificates, and similar approvals.
• Assist with the management and preparation of technical resource studies, including wildlife biology, wetlands, cultural resources, and other studies associated with energy project permitting.
• Support preparation and coordination of permit applications to state utility boards and other regulatory agencies.
• Assist in representing clients before federal, state, and local regulatory and land management agencies, boards, planning commissions, and councils.
• Prepare and deliver presentations at public meetings and regulatory proceedings in support of project approvals.
• Research and interpret federal, state, and local regulations to evaluate project permitting feasibility and requirements.
• Coordinate and communicate with regulatory agencies on project-specific permitting matters.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams while also managing assignments independently.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced consulting…