Key skills
EFSEC processesEFSC processesNational Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)Oregon environmental policiesEnergy facility sitingRegulatory complianceEnvironmental scienceBudget developmentContract managementProject managementCommunication
About this role
Dudek is a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. They are seeking a project manager to manage and coordinate the siting review and compliance monitoring activities of energy facilities under the Washington and Oregon Energy Facility Site Evaluation Councils' jurisdiction.
Responsibilities:
- Manage EFSEC & EFSC's compliance monitoring of major energy facilities involving state, federal, and local governments and the public
- Coordinate the siting review process for energy facilities adhering to state and federal laws, rules, and guidelines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, legal, environmental, and regulatory specialists to ensure alignment with project objectives and EFSEC requirements
- Maintain strong and consistent communication in reporting to regulatory staff on siting, compliance, and other issues requiring action to address matters of concern
- Work with the client and project stakeholders to ensure a clear and open siting review process
- Develop budgets and contracts required for projects
- Report EFSEC & EFSC's findings related to siting and compliance issues and make recommendations for EFSEC & EFSC's findings or actions
- Develop schedules and lead field visits, project orientations, and hearings; act on regulatory staff and client directives to arrange meetings and public hearings on siting, compliance, and other activities under EFSEC & EFSC's jurisdiction
- Develop and recommend strategies to address siting and compliance related issues, including strategies to collaborate with the public, cities, counties, and EFSEC & EFSC's staff at state and federal agencies
- Track and manage flow of information between organizations
- Promote a culture of teamwork, engagement, quality service, and customer satisfaction to our clients
Requirements:
- 10+ years experience with EFSEC & EFSC's processes
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, or other related field
- In-depth knowledge of EFSEC & EFSC's regulations, permitting processes, and relevant state and federal environmental laws
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment
- Advanced degree in environmental science, planning, public policy, or a related field, or equivalent experience in energy facility siting and regulatory compliance