[Remote] Environmental Planner/Deputy Project Manager – Midwest Region (Hybrid or Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tetra Tech is hiring an Environmental Planner/Deputy Project Manager to support its Midwest energy practice. The role combines environmental planning, energy siting, permitting, environmental impact assessment, and project management for energy infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead project tasks, including supporting proposal development, cost estimates, project execution, budget tracking, and forecasting
• Support energy facility siting and routing, permitting, environmental field surveys, resource analysis, agency coordination, and public outreach
• Prepare conditional use, land use, right-of-way, and other local jurisdictional permit applications
• Assist in managing resource studies, including wildlife, wetlands, and cultural resources, as well as state utility board applications
• Support client representation before federal, state, and local agencies, planning commissions, and public forums
• Coordinate with agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), and applicable Midwest regulatory agencies
• Support National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and state-level environmental review processes
• Research and interpret federal, state, and local regulations to support permitting feasibility and compliance
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Apply strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Conduct activities in accordance with internal procedures, applicable legislation, and industry standards
• Maintain professional development and awareness of evolving industry regulations and practices
• Follow all applicable health and safety procedures and report incidents or concerns
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of consulting experience, including project management responsibilities and leading technical tasks
• Experience working with Midwest regulatory agencies and permitting frameworks, particularly in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions
• Experience supporting or leading renewable energy permitting projects involving solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or transmission lines
• Experience working with state siting boards, public utility commissions, or regional transmission organizations, including MISO or PJM
• Experience preparing NEPA documentation or state-level equivalents
• Experience developing proposals, scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and cost estimates
• Experience managing environmental planning and permitting activities for complex energy infrastructure projects

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
• Remote or hybrid work arrangement.

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