Environmental Manager - Arizona

POSITION SPECIFICATION

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER / SR. MANAGER - ARIZONA

The Organization

Grid United is a mission driven company aiming to solve the largest barrier to a more reliable, resilient and affordable grid by developing new long haul electric transmission lines in the United States. Established in 2021 by proven industry leaders, Grid United is developing utility-scale electric multi-state transmission projects that will provide long-term economic benefits to communities across the country, provide Americans with improved grid resiliency for our homes and businesses, and cost savings for electricity consumers.

More information about the company can be found at www.gridunited.com

The Position

Grid United has numerous large scale transmissions projects underway and is currently identifying and studying additional prospective projects across North America. These projects often necessitate complex and interdependent environmental permitting processes. In addition, Grid United is committed to tiered resource assessment and application of the mitigation hierarchy during the siting, design, and permitting stages of its projects.  This approach may involve novel and / or groundbreaking methods to environmental planning and skillful execution during permitting. As a result, the Company seeks to expand its Environmental Team with an energetic and experienced Environmental Manager / Senior Environmental Manager to support multiple large scale linear infrastructure projects in active development, with a focus on the Desert Southwest.

Working remotely in or near the Desert Southwest (Arizona preferred), the Environmental Manager will report to the Senior Director of Environmental and collaborate closely with development, engineering, and construction teams. The successful candidate will manage environmental compliance during construction, oversee contractors, and ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements during project execution.

Please apply if you possess 70% or more of the required skills described below.

Key Responsibilities & Outcomes :

• Plan, manage, and monitor environmental aspects of large, multidisciplinary transmission projects, including construction, permitting, siting, and compliance.
• Develop and implement construction-phase environmental management plans, including monitoring protocols and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and mitigation measures during construction and execution phases.
• Coordinate with construction teams and contractors to integrate environmental requirements into daily operations.
• Conduct site inspections and audits during construction to verify compliance and manage risks.
• Manage third-party environmental consultants and review work products.
• Prepare and submit environmental reports to regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with federal and state agencies regarding environmental requirements and permit compliance.
• Facilitate meetings with contractors, agencies, Native American Tribes, and other stakeholders.
• Support successful execution through management of environmental compliance documentation such as Environmental Management Plans, Avian Protection Plans, and Vegetation Management Plans.

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What the Right Candidate Will Love about this Opportunity :

Grid United is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military / veteran status, or any basis prohibited by applicable law.

Grid United offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a competitive base salary and bonus incentive plan, long term incentive plan, health benefits, 401(k), and more.