Environmental Manager

Sr/Environmental & Permitting Manager – Arizona

$135,000- $155,000 20-25% Annual Bonus LTIP Comprehensive Benefits 401K

Arizona (Local candidates only, must already reside in AZ)

Are you an Environmental Manager with strong construction-phase experience, looking to step into a high-impact role supporting major transmission projects across the Southwest?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven transmission developer working on large-scale, multi-state infrastructure projects, all while playing a key role in environmental compliance during project execution and construction.

This company have an outstanding reputation for innovation, collaboration, and long-term investment into the US transmission grid. With multiple major projects in development, they are seeking an Environmental Manager to support projects in Arizona.

You’ll take ownership of environmental compliance during construction, oversee contractors, manage regulatory obligations, and serve as a key local representative with agencies, Tribes, landowners, and stakeholders.

This opportunity would suit an Environmental Manager with strong construction experience, deep familiarity with Arizona’s landscape and stakeholders, and a passion for supporting complex transmission projects through execution.

The Role:

• Manage environmental compliance for major transmission projects during construction

• Develop and implement construction-phase environmental plans and monitoring protocols

• Coordinate with contractors, agencies, Tribes, and landowners to integrate environmental requirements

• Conduct site inspections, audits, and oversee consultants during project execution

The Candidate:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in environmental or related field with experience in permitting/compliance

• Strong transmission, pipeline or wind experience; construction-phase experience essential

• Already based in Arizona with strong familiarity of landowners, agencies, and local stakeholders

• Skilled in NEPA, ESA, NHPA, and communication with agencies, Tribes, and community stakeholders