About the position MERJENT'S POWER SECTOR IS GROWING! Merjent, Inc. (Merjent) has exciting opportunities for Senior Project Managers with demonstrated success permitting wind, solar, and battery storage development projects in the Upper Midwest. Technical understanding of federal, state and local permitting regulations and direct experience developing permit applications is required. This is a full-time benefits eligible opportunity that can be based anywhere in the US. The anticipated annual salary for this position is between $127,800 and $163,800 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience. These positions are also bonus eligible. Merjent is a medium-sized consulting and engineering company dedicated to creating an environment where both people and projects succeed. Merjent has staff located across the United States who may choose a remote, in-office, or hybrid work arrangement. Merjent supports annual career-related training for employees to become or continue as leaders in their field of expertise. Merjent facilitates organic growth within the company and encourages employees to bring their ideas forward to grow existing and create new service lines within and beyond the currently served sectors of energy, mining, transportation, manufacturing and construction, land development industries, and government. Merjent also invests in its company culture by supporting travel for remote employees to attend in-person team meetings and all-staff events. The Merjent difference is real – it's based on a commitment to our values, which guide us in how we work with clients and each other. Our commitment to quality and professional integrity encompasses everything we do. We are proud of our reputation for delivering quality work and building long-term, trusting relationships with our clients and with regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager for power sector projects (i.e., solar, wind, and battery storage), which may vary in size and complexity.
• Work with other Power Sector Project Managers to build and collaboratively manage project teams for permitting, field surveys, and agency and stakeholder outreach.
• Effectively manage project budget and schedule, and manage project risk through implementation of standard project management processes and tools.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients.
• Work collaboratively with other Power Sector Project Managers and the Power Sector Lead, to meet the company's strategic plan goals.
• Encourage leadership succession through team building, positive reinforcement, training, mentoring, and professional development and growth.
• Work collaboratively with Company leadership to ensure project teams have the necessary staffing and tools.
• Perform review of project-related deliverables to provide quality assurance and ensure client expectations are met.
• Actively participate in the proposal process and development of a Power Sector projects, including marketing activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or environmental studies, environmental engineering, geography, land use planning, or closely related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience or familiarity with permitting processes through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), federal land management agencies, State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPO), State Public Utility/Service Commissions, or other federal, state, or local regulatory agencies, with preference to work completed in the identified power industries.
• Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills.
• Strong self-starter tendencies and excellent organizational/task management skills.
• Able to adapt quickly and work well under pressure, both in large teams and one-on-one.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to analyze, organize, and interpret data from multiple sources and translate that information into direct, easy to understand written deliverables.
• Must be detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficient at the Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); technical editing experience a plus.
• Must be willing to travel domestically as needed (0-20%), depending on the needs of the project.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience preparing and obtaining county/local Conditional/Special Use Permits is a plus.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience or familiarity with project management and/or deputy project management preferred.
• Knowledge, interest, experience, and/or advanced degrees in environmental law, planning, anthropology/archaeology, hydrology, biology, wetland ecology, or other technical fields is a plus.

Benefits

• 4 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 paid holidays
• generous benefits and compensation packages
• annual career-related training
• bonus eligible