CareerPlan

Managing Consultant, Renewable Energy, Project Management, Senior Biologist

Portland, Oregon, USFull-time$93k–$124k2026-09-03 → 2026-11-12
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead complex renewable energy permitting projects for utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage infrastructure across the Pacific Northwest, serving as a trusted advisor to clients on environmental review and regulatory strategy.

Role type

Senior IC managing consultant (project management & environmental biology)

Builds

Regulatory approvals and permitting strategies for clean energy infrastructure

Domain

Renewable energy development, environmental permitting, land use planning

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Project management, environmental permitting, land use planning, client management, technical writing, multidisciplinary team leadership, regulatory compliance, wetland and waters survey, habitat mitigation strategies

Preferred skills

Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification, experience with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, knowledge of Oregon/Washington state regulations, experience with NEPA/SEPA, relationship building with local governments and agencies

Technologies

NEPA, SEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, State Removal-Fill programs

Responsibilities

Manage project execution from proposal to regulatory approval, lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with state/federal agencies, develop permit applications, identify project risks, serve as primary client contact, build client relationships for business growth

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with client-facing responsibilities