Routing & Siting Project Manager - Environmental Services (Multiple Locations)
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LocationMultiple Locations
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience7+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
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B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Science or Studies, Land Use planning/Urban Planning, Natural and/or Cultural Resource Management or related field from an accredited program
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
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.)
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
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
Experience with the resources and regulatory agencies in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and/or other PJM states
Ability to travel up to 20%, as required
About the role
Burns & McDonnell’s Southeast Region is actively seeking a 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.
This position provides the opportunity to challenge yourself and grow professionally within one of the leading engineering and environmental firms, including ENR No.1 design firm ranking in Transmission and Distribution.
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.
Responsibilities
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:
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Project management, team leadership, and mentoring of junior staff.
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Prepare routing studies and evaluations pursuant to regulatory requirements for applicable state applications.
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Prepare environmental studies/evaluations, impact analysis, and NEPA documentation for projects serving a variety of markets.
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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.
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Work independently and demonstrate a high level of competence in the area of technical report writing related to NEPA compliance as well as other types of technical reports and regulatory (Federal, state, local) permitting documents.
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Work with clients, resource agencies, environmental and technical staff to prepare environmental documents and related technical studies.
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Develop, cultivate, and strengthen existing and new client relationships.
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Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Science or Studies, Land Use planning/Urban Planning, Natural and/or Cultural Resource Management or related field from an accredited program.
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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.
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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.
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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.).
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Experience with the resources and regulatory agencies in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and/or other PJM states (preferred).
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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.).
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Solid time management and follow-through skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on and manage multiple tasks/projects with tight deadlines.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to travel up to 20%, as required.
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About the company
Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.
We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.
At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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