Environmental Project Manager
True Environmental
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Albany • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $200,000 per year
About the role
- Act as the primary lead for regulatory permitting under the ** Article VIII, Article 15, and Article 24 process**.
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies: ORES, NYSDEC, USACE, USFWS, and other local agencies.
- Oversee environmental and utility projects ranging from linear construction and substations to renewable energy integrations.
- Review and prepare high-level technical reports, permits, and construction documents, ensuring they meet the "True" standard of excellence.
- Leverage your existing relationships within the Upstate NY energy sector to identify and pursue new opportunities.
- Lead mandatory pre-application stakeholder consultations. You’ll be the face of the project, turning complex regulations into human conversations with town supervisors and local stakeholders.
- Lead and inspire junior staff, fostering a culture of ownership and helping the next generation of "Doers" become "Sellers."
Requirements
- Article VIII: Direct experience with the **Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES)** and the **16 NYCRR Part 1100** procedures.
- Energy Experience: Has overseen environmental, ecological, and/or natural resources studies in upstate New York.
- GHG Reporting: Knowledge of the 2026 **Mandatory GHG Reporting (6 NYCRR Part 253)** for fuel suppliers and electric power entities.
- Agricultural Sensitivity: Experience navigating **Agrivoltaics** and the 2026 Farmland Conservation Fees for projects on prime Upstate soils.
- Local Roots: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Ecology or a related field, with **7–15+ years** of experience in the NY utility and regulatory space.
Benefits
- Impact-Driven: Every project—from small-scale renewables to transmission infrastructure—carries equal weight in our dedication to excellence.
- Balance & Wellbeing: We believe that when you are at your best, we are too. We prioritize physical, emotional, and professional growth.
- Entrepreneurial Culture: We aren't a "one-way" traditional company. We value your voice, your creativity, and your ability to see opportunities where others see constraints.
- Collaboration with Purpose: You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of 700+ professionals who are as invested in your success as they are in the project's.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
regulatory permittingenvironmental studiesecological studiesnatural resources studiesGHG reportingAgrivoltaicsconstruction document preparationtechnical report writingproject managementstakeholder consultation
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingteam inspirationownership cultureconsultation skillsproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsnegotiationmentorship