Project Manager - Energy Infrastructure; Natural Gas, Electric Transmission, Data Centers, Rene

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is seeking a motivated and skilled Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of energy infrastructure projects—including natural gas transmission and midstream facilities, renewable natural gas (RNG), electric transmission and grid‑modernization projects, data center interconnections, and renewable energy developments such as utility‑scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role can be based out of Tampa, Orlando and/or Boynton Beach, FL.

In this role, you will guide complex, multi‑disciplinary projects that support the nation’s transition to a cleaner, more reliable, and more resilient energy grid. You will work closely with engineers, scientists, agency partners, land services teams, utilities, and developers to deliver high‑quality work while navigating evolving regulatory, environmental, and market drivers.

ESA is looking for a dynamic individual who combines strong technical insight with leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to cultivate lasting client relationships.

You are a forward‑thinking Project Manager who thrives in a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary environment and brings experience leading complex energy‑infrastructure projects. You understand market trends, can identify and shape new pursuits, and maintain strong client rapport. You have experience across several domains, including:

• Pipeline routing, constraints analysis, and constructability review
• FERC Section 7(c) Certificate processes, NEPA environmental reviews, and multi‑agency permitting
• Right‑of‑Way (ROW) strategy development, landowner coordination, and environmental compliance

• Siting and routing of overhead and underground transmission lines
• Environmental/engineering coordination for system upgrades, corridor analysis, and licensing
• Knowledge of ISO/RTO planning frameworks, resource adequacy, and interconnection requirements

• Large‑load interconnection requirements and related environmental and land‑use constraints
• Coordination with utilities, data center developers, and regulatory bodies under fast timelines

• Site screening and feasibility assessments
• Management of environmental field studies and permitting across all jurisdictional levels
• Understanding of interconnection, land, wildlife/resource constraints, and construction‑phase compliance

Across these sectors, you are adept at synthesizing environmental, technical, regulatory, and stakeholder inputs into clear strategies that move projects forward. You excel at managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality while maintaining strong communication and collaboration with project partners.

You are likely a strong match if you:

• Lead or support proposal development, including scopes, schedules, budgets, and contract negotiations
• Represent ESA at client meetings, industry events, and regional energy forums
• Cultivate relationships with pipeline operators, utilities, renewable developers, engineering firms, and regulators
• Identify and shape opportunities across natural gas, electric transmission, data center, and renewable energy markets
• Provide insights into emerging policies, regulatory changes, and infrastructure investment trends

• Manage the full lifecycle of multi‑sector energy infrastructure projects
• Develop integrated schedules aligned with environmental studies, engineering, ROW, permitting, procurement, and construction
• Identify critical‑path issues and implement mitigation strategies
• Oversee high‑quality technical deliverables, including routing studies, environmental impact documentation, NEPA materials, permit applications, and mitigation plans
• Foster a collaborative, solution‑oriented team environment

• Lead siting and routing for pipelines, transmission lines, data center interconnections, and renewable facilities
• Oversee biological, cultural, wetlands/waters, noise/visual, air/GHG, hazardous materials, and other environmental field…