Environmental Manager - Arizona

Position Overview

Environmental Manager - Arizona

Grid United is a mission driven company aiming to solve the largest barrier to a more reliable, resilient and affordable grid by developing new long haul electric transmission lines in the United States. Established in 2021 by proven industry leaders, Grid United is developing utility‑scale electric multi‑state transmission projects that will provide long‑term economic benefits to communities across the country, provide Americans with improved grid resiliency for our homes and businesses, and cost savings for electricity consumers.

Grid United has numerous large‑scale transmission projects underway and is currently identifying and studying additional prospective projects across North America. These projects often necessitate complex and interdependent environmental permitting processes. Grid United is committed to tiered resource assessment and application of the mitigation hierarchy during the siting, design, and permitting stages of its projects. This approach may involve novel and/or groundbreaking methods to environmental planning and skillful execution during permitting.

As a result, the company seeks to expand its Environmental Team with an energetic and experienced Environmental Manager / Senior Environmental Manager to support multiple large‑scale linear infrastructure projects in active development, with a focus on the Desert Southwest.

Working remotely in or near the Desert Southwest (Arizona preferred), the Environmental Manager reports to the Senior Director of Environmental and collaborates closely with development, engineering, and construction teams. The successful candidate will manage environmental compliance during construction, oversee contractors, and ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements during project execution.

• Plan, manage, and monitor environmental aspects of large, multidisciplinary transmission projects, including construction, permitting, siting, and compliance.
• Develop and implement construction‑phase environmental management plans, including monitoring protocols and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and mitigation measures during construction and execution phases.
• Coordinate with construction teams and contractors to integrate environmental requirements into daily operations.
• Conduct site inspections and audits during construction to verify compliance and manage risks.
• Manage third‑party environmental consultants and review work products.
• Prepare and submit environmental reports to regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with federal and state agencies regarding environmental requirements and permit compliance.
• Facilitate meetings with contractors, agencies, Native American Tribes, and other stakeholders.
• Support successful execution through management of environmental compliance documentation such as Environmental Management Plans, Avian Protection Plans, and Vegetation Management Plans.

• Be an exemplar of the Grid United values of humility, tenacity, ingenuity and grace.
• Build, maintain and value board and deep stakeholder relationships and have a personal commitment to making a difference in the community.
• Proactively work with stakeholders to solve problems in a calm and no‑blame way.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, planning, ecology, environmental planning, engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience working directly on environmental compliance and permitting within the energy sector, with a preferred 2 years focused on construction/execution stage projects.
• A proven track record of permitting and/or construction support for industrial‑scale energy projects with a preference for electric transmission.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbal, with Federal agencies, Tribal governments, state agencies, eNGOs, and land use planning or zoning entities, on a variety of technical topics.
• Working familiarity with federal and state laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines that may be applicable to…