Environmental Manager jobs in Lexington, KY

POWER Engineers’ Environmental Division provides planning, permitting, engineering, site assessment, and corrective action services to clients worldwide. Across multiple industries, our diverse staff specializes in the areas of air, water, waste, ecological, and cultural resources throughout our 50 offices located across the country and Canada.

We are seeking a highly motivated Environmental Project Manager for full-time employment in support of our Midwest Project Management and Environmental Planning Department. The selected candidate would join a team of more than 375 environmental professionals across the U.S. This position will be located in the Richmond, Virginia office with the ability to work in a hybrid setting, a combination of office and home.

Roles and Responsibilities

The primary focus for this Environmental Project Manager will be leading and mentoring teams on electric transmission line and substation routing and siting and renewables projects in Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, and surrounding states. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and responsive professional, with strong communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Managing and directing routing/siting studies, analyses, and associated reports
• Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams which could include engineers, attorneys, planners, permitting and environmental specialists, and real estate experts
• Preparing and monitoring project scope, schedule, and budget
• Attending and participating in open houses and public meetings
• Providing strategic advice and direction on state filing requirements
• Managing preparation of Kentucky Public Utilities Commission (PUC), Virginia State Corporate Commission (SCC), and North Carolina Utilities Commission applications.
• Leading and supporting business development efforts including proposals and presentations
• Developing and maintaining client relationships
• Up to 25% of travel is expected

Required Education/Experience

• B.S. or B.A. in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related degree
• Minimum of ten (10) years of project management experience in A/E consulting
• Experience in Mid-Atlantic states with expertise in siting/routing, environmental planning and analysis, state applications, and public involvement
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated expertise in federal and state environmental policy and regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, communicating with clients and project staff

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related degree
• Fifteen (15) years of experience managing environmental permitting and planning studies for energy projects including pipelines, electrical transmission, renewable generation and land development
• Candidates must have a strong interest and passion to engage in activities necessary to generate business and develop new business leads
• Demonstrated success in growing client portfolios, recruiting, and managing staff is preferred
• Project Management Professional certification; other professional certifications as applicable to technical expertise
• Experience preparing applications for submittal to the Virginia State Corporate Commission (SCC), Kentucky Public Utilities Commission (PUC), North Carolina Utilities Commission
• Experience preparing and providing expert witness testimony

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives with the opportunity to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career.

Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender -Affirming Care

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

EOE, including disability/vets