Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is seeking a motivated and skilled Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of energy infrastructure projects—including natural gas transmission and midstream facilities, renewable natural gas (RNG), electric transmission and grid‑modernization projects, data center interconnections, and renewable energy developments such as utility‑scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role can be based out of Tampa, Orlando and/or Boynton Beach, FL.
In this role, you will guide complex, multi‑disciplinary projects that support the nation’s transition to a cleaner, more reliable, and more resilient energy grid. You will work closely with engineers, scientists, agency partners, land services teams, utilities, and developers to deliver high‑quality work while navigating evolving regulatory, environmental, and market drivers.
ESA is looking for a dynamic individual who combines strong technical insight with leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to cultivate lasting client relationships.
Who You Are
You are a forward‑thinking Project Manager who thrives in a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary environment and brings experience leading complex energy‑infrastructure projects. You understand market trends, can identify and shape new pursuits, and maintain strong client rapport. You have experience across several domains, including:
Natural Gas Transmission & Midstream
- Pipeline routing, constraints analysis, and constructability review
- FERC Section 7(c) Certificate processes, NEPA environmental reviews, and multi‑agency permitting
- Right‑of‑Way (ROW) strategy development, landowner coordination, and environmental compliance
Electric Transmission & Grid Modernization
- Siting and routing of overhead and underground transmission lines
- Environmental/engineering coordination for system upgrades, corridor analysis, and licensing
- Knowledge of ISO/RTO planning frameworks, resource adequacy, and interconnection requirements
Data Center Interconnection
- Large‑load interconnection requirements and related environmental and land‑use constraints
- Coordination with utilities, data center developers, and regulatory bodies under fast timelines
Solar + Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Site screening and feasibility assessments
- Management of environmental field studies and permitting across all jurisdictional levels
- Understanding of interconnection, land, wildlife/resource constraints, and construction‑phase compliance
Across these sectors, you are adept at synthesizing environmental, technical, regulatory, and stakeholder inputs into clear strategies that move projects forward. You excel at managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality while maintaining strong communication and collaboration with project partners.
You are likely a strong match if you:
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- Have 10+ years of experience managing the full lifecycle of energy infrastructure projects—from proposal development and feasibility studies through permitting, construction support, and closeout.
- Understand federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks (e.g., FERC, NEPA, Clean Water Act, state utility commissions, local land‑use processes).
- Recognize how natural gas, transmission, and renewable resources work together to support grid reliability.
- Excel at developing project strategies and contributing to ESA’s business development goals.
- Are proficient with project management tools and can develop integrated, logic‑linked schedules across environmental, engineering, ROW, and construction workflows.
- Anticipate challenges and develop creative solutions across environmental, regulatory, engineering, and stakeholder inputs.
- Maintain long‑term, trusted relationships with clients, public agencies, utilities, pipeline operators, and renewable energy developers.
- Communicate clearly and collaborate well with technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Have a strong track record of proposal writing, winning work, and leveraging a professional network.
- Are able to travel for field visits, client meetings, public engagement, and agency coordination.
What You Will Do at ESA
Business Development & Strategy
- Lead or support proposal development, including scopes, schedules, budgets, and contract negotiations
- Represent ESA at client meetings, industry events, and regional energy forums
- Cultivate relationships with pipeline operators, utilities, renewable developers, engineering firms, and regulators
- Identify and shape opportunities across natural gas, electric transmission, data center, and renewable energy markets
- Provide insights into emerging policies, regulatory changes, and infrastructure investment trends
Project Leadership & Execution
- Manage the full lifecycle of multi‑sector energy infrastructure projects
- Develop integrated schedules aligned with environmental studies, engineering, ROW, permitting, procurement, and construction
- Identify critical‑path issues and implement mitigation strategies
- Oversee high‑quality technical deliverables, including routing studies, environmental impact documentation, NEPA materials, permit applications, and mitigation plans
- Foster a collaborative, solution‑oriented team environment
Routing, Environmental Studies & Compliance
- Lead siting and routing for pipelines, transmission lines, data center interconnections, and renewable facilities
- Oversee biological, cultural, wetlands/waters, noise/visual, air/GHG, hazardous materials, and other environmental field studies
- Translate study findings into defensible environmental analyses and practical mitigation strategies
- Guide construction‑phase environmental compliance, including monitoring, training, reporting, and contractor coordination
Permitting & Interagency Coordination
- Develop comprehensive permitting roadmaps across federal, state, and local jurisdictions
- Lead preparation and coordination of FERC Section 7(c) filings, NEPA reviews, Clean Water Act permitting, Endangered Species Act consultations, cultural resource coordination, and local land‑use approvals
- Ensure clarity, defensibility, and accuracy across all regulatory filings and documentation
What’s Special About ESA
At ESA, we spend our days helping to keep the environment in balance, and we want to help keep your life in balance too—by providing benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock ownership program, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, to name a few.
No matter what stage you are at in your career, we provide opportunities for continued growth, development, and recognition. Whether you want to further your technical expertise, sharpen your business acumen, or help lead the next generation of employee-owners, we want to support you in reaching your career goals. We believe these efforts will not only benefit you, but will also benefit all ESA colleagues and clients. Specific programs we offer include tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences.
