Burns & McDonnell

Assistant Project Manager - Environmental Siting & Routing (Conshohocken, PA)

Burns & McDonnell$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Science, Planning, or related field.
  • At least 5 years of consulting experience managing technical teams.
  • Demonstrated experience acquiring siting certificates for transmission line projects.
  • Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong time management skills for handling multiple projects.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead environmental project teams.
  • Prepare routing studies for regulatory siting approval.
  • Conduct environmental impact analyses and NEPA documentation.
  • Engage with local jurisdictions for permit applications.
  • Independently write technical reports for NEPA compliance.
  • Collaborate with clients and agencies on environmental documents.
  • Build and maintain client relationships.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring.
  • Collaborative work environment with industry experts.
  • Engagement in diverse and impactful projects.
  • Travel opportunities for fieldwork.
  • Contribution to sustainable energy initiatives.
Full Job Description
Description

Burns & McDonnell is actively seeking an Environmental Siting & Routing Assistant Project Manager to support, manage, and develop business for transmission line routing studies, environmental surveys, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis, and land use planning/permitting services.

The candidate should have an established and successful history managing and leading tasks for both small and large-scale projects including but not limited to assisting with developing proposals and cost estimates, executing project tasks, and assisting with developing strategic plans. The Assistant Project Manager will support and manage the execution of environmental projects, be a subject matter expert, and be a technical lead/author on environmental studies and analyses to support applications for siting applications and activities. Other areas of expertise may include NEPA analysis, resource impact assessment and consultation, and land use planning. This position also includes managing permit applications and analyzing environmental data supporting the development of environmental documents and studies for various types of projects, including high-voltage transmission lines, renewables, and power generation construction activities.

The Environmental Siting & Routing Project Manager will work within our Environmental Services (ENS) Global Practice to perform the following primary duties:
  • Project management, team leadership, and mentor junior level staff.
  • Prepare routing studies and evaluations pursuant to siting applications for approval by regulatory agencies.
  • Prepare environmental studies/evaluations, impact analysis, and NEPA documentation for projects serving a variety of markets.
  • Conduct pre-application meetings with jurisdictions, interact effectively with county and local staff, prepare and submit land use permits, and prepare material for public open houses and public outreach.
  • Work independently and demonstrate a high level of competence in technical report writing related to NEPA compliance as well as other types of technical reports and regulatory (federal, state, local) permitting documents.
  • Work with clients, resource agencies, environmental and technical staff to prepare environmental documents and related technical studies.
  • Develop, cultivate, and strengthen existing and new client relationships.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Science or Studies, Planning, Natural and/or Cultural Resource Management or related field, or B.S. or M.S. in land use planning/urban planning.
  • Minimum 5 years related consulting experience in a wide variety of areas ranging from leading and managing technical teams, project management, business development, and the ability to effectively balance their direct and indirect utilization rates.
  • Specific demonstrated experience in acquiring siting certificates for electric transmission line projects and scoping and leading these types of projects.
  • Experience with the local, state, and federal resources and regulatory agencies.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Solid time management and follow-through skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on and manage multiple tasks/projects with tight deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.EEO/Disabled/Veteran

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Project Management

Primary Location US-PA-Conshohocken

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 262155

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-GS #ENS N/A

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
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