Burns & McDonnell

Routing & Siting Project Manager - Environmental Services (Boise)

Burns & McDonnell$90K — $120K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field with 7 years of experience.
  • Experience with electric transmission or utility projects preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership in project management and team dynamics for 7+ years.
  • Expertise in NEPA documentation, environmental permitting, and routing studies required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging diverse stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with regulations and agencies in ID, WA, OR, MT, and CO is a plus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead electric transmission routing and siting projects.
  • Develop and prepare routing studies and impact evaluations per regulatory guidelines.
  • Conduct environmental studies and prepare NEPA documentation for a variety of projects.
  • Facilitate communications with local officials and manage land use permit applications.
  • Write detailed technical reports related to NEPA and regulatory compliance.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • Mentor and recruit junior staff to build a robust project team.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career development and advancement within the company.
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Exposure to diverse projects across energy, utilities, and environmental sectors.
  • Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic atmosphere.
  • Benefits package includes health, wellness, and retirement plan options.
Full Job Description
Description Burns & McDonnell's Boise office is actively seeking an electric transmission Routing & Siting Project Manager to support, manage, and develop business for electric 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 successful candidate will be a seller-doer with demonstrated experience developing and supporting multiple projects from a routing, natural resources, and environmental permitting perspective as well as managing and completing independent projects.

The candidate will support and manage the execution of transmission line projects, be a subject matter specialist, and be a technical lead/author on routing/siting studies, environmental studies and analyses to support regulatory applications. 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, power generation construction activities, and gas transmission.

The Environmental Routing & Siting Project Manager will work within our Environmental Services (ENS) Global Practice to perform the following primary duties:
  • Project management, team leadership, mentoring,and recruiting of junior staff.
  • Prepare routing studies and evaluations pursuant to regulatory requirements for applicable state applications.
  • 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 officials, 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 with 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
  • Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management or related degree (environmental science or studies, land use planning, urban planning, natural and/or cultural resource management, etc.) from accredited program and 7 years applicable experience required.
  • Prior experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, or water is preferred.
  • Minimum 7 years related professional experience in a wide variety of areas ranging from leading and managing technical teams, project management, business development, and the ability to effectively balance direct and indirect utilization rates preferred.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience with routing or siting studies, environmental permitting, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) documentation, or Energy Facility Siting and Licensing and associated testimony support is highly preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information and work effectively with various audiences (including public officials, agency representatives, property owners, businesses, clients, construction contractors, etc.) preferred.
  • Experience with the resources and regulatory agencies in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Colorado preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice. Solid time management and follow-through skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on and manage multiple tasks/projects with tight deadlines preferred.
  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others (owners, contractors, engineers, designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
  • Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software

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

Job Project Management

Primary Location US-ID-Boise

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 261782

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-LS #ENS

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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