Tetra Tech is looking for a Senior Project Manager – Electric Transmission to lead routing and permitting projects in California. This remote position involves managing multi-disciplinary teams and driving business development in the transmission sector. At Tetra Tech, you’ll join a company that leads with science to solve the world’s most complex challenges.
What You'll Do
- Serve as Senior Project Manager delivering transmission siting, routing, and permitting projects
- Manage and lead multi-disciplinary teams supporting siting, routing, environmental permitting, and engineering efforts
- Plan and execute projects to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
- Lead preparation and production of land use and resource permit applications for federal, state, and local agencies
- Support consulting activities related to development, analysis, permitting, and financial aspects of transmission projects
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report health and safety incidents or concerns
- Identify, pursue, and win large electric transmission projects and programs
- Leverage existing relationships with utility and developer clients
- Review and respond to RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs
- Engage with clients to identify new opportunities and develop pursuit strategies
- Prepare proposal documents, scopes, and cost estimates
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain current industry knowledge
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- 10–15+ years of experience managing and supporting electric transmission siting, routing, and permitting projects
- In-depth knowledge of California siting application requirements
- Experience providing expert witness testimony to the California Public Utilities Commission
- Demonstrated experience with California regulatory agencies: California Energy Commission, California Coastal Commission, California State Lands Commission, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, State Water Resources Control Board
- Experience with CEQA, NEPA, federal and state permitting, transmission infrastructure, and renewable energy projects
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions
- High-integrity professional with a strong commitment to delivering results
- Strategic thinker with deep experience in the electric transmission sector
- Proven ability to develop innovative client solutions aligned with business objectives
- Strong client relationship-building and influencing skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced consulting environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail, organization, and quality
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Nice to Have
- Prior environmental consulting experience strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of GIS and routing/siting software
- Experience with Microsoft Project and/or ArcGIS preferred
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Microsoft Project
- ArcGIS
- GIS and routing/siting software
Team & Environment
You will join a collaborative, entrepreneurial environmental consulting team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 annually
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits
- Merit-based financial rewards
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance
- Collaborative team atmosphere
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth
Work Mode
This is a remote position within California, affiliated with the Irvine office.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
