Natural Resources Department Manager

POWER Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Natural Resources Department Manager to support our Environmental Consulting Services. The opportunity will oversee business operations, staff, and projects within the south-central U.S.

The ideal candidate may be staffed on-site in the following office locations:

- Baton Rouge, LA
- Austin, TX
- Houston, TX
- San Antonio, TX
- Tulsa, OK

Remote opportunity is available from within the above- mentioned States and the candidate must be able to travel to the POWER office for periodic meetings.

 Job Summary of Roles and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead staff, manage department operations and financials, and ensure projects are executed according to client requirements. The Natural Resources Department Manager is responsible for the strategic direction of POWER’s natural resources consulting services in the region, including developing and expanding project market segments, client management, personnel resource management, and safety oversight. This leadership position will work with other managers within the Environmental Team and the company to support overall corporate initiatives.

 In this role, you will support and help grow our environmental project teams focused on transmission lines, renewable energy, oil and gas pipelines, environmental surveys, NEPA analyses, and permitting services. The Natural Resources Department Manager will oversee the preparation of proposals and cost estimates provided to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of staffing, and appropriate pricing to achieve desired profitability. The candidate should have a successful history of managing complex projects and multi-discipline teams.

 Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute the department's annual business plan
• Oversee and manage key department metrics including revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability
• Ability to support management of complex infrastructure projects
• Manage environmental teams across a multi-state region
• Identify and mitigate project risks for the Company
• Lead safety efforts for the team, ensuring adherence to safety rules and guidelines, and promoting pre-task safety planning for all projects
• Participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities, and build and maintain client relationships
• Model a strong work ethic and commitment to POWER’s culture
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to lead by example
• Ensure proper quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) for all services performed by the department
• Recruit talent that aligns with POWER's culture  

Required Education/Experience  

• B.S. and/or M.S. in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or a related field
• 15+ years of experience in environmental consulting within the utility or energy industry, including experience with transmission, renewables, power generation, and/or natural gas transmission
• Experience managing staff, projecting workloads, and scheduling work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of NEPA, and federal and state permitting processes
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with Clean Water Act (CWA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations in the south-central/eastern U.S., with potential work throughout other regions of the U.S.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the region and potentially across the U.S.

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives with the opportunity to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career. We get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender -Affirming Care 

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us! 

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.