Project Manager - Environmental & Energy

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's "Fast 50" as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US
  

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review technical documents, including wetland and waters of the US (WOTUS) delineation reports; and rare, threatened, and endangered (RTE) species reports.
• Prepare and review permit applications for wetlands and WOTUS impacts, and RTE species in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines.
• Review field data and review reports for natural resource assessments and RTE.
• Serve as project manager and technical lead on a variety of natural resource management and renewable energy
• Write and manage scope, schedule, and fee proposals for new opportunities.
• Manage multiple simultaneous small and large projects, including maintaining budgets, schedules, quality of service, and subcontractor management.
• Work closely with Atwell scientists, managers, team leaders and directors in both natural and cultural resources throughout the company to promote Atwell's business interests in adherence to its mission, vision, and values.
• Establish annual Project Manager Business Plan.
• Develop future business.
• Establish project objectives:
  • Collaborate with clients and management.
  • Develop project proposals.
• Engage, mentor, and provide technical project support to field
• Ability to lead a highly performing client focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental/wetland science, biology, ecology, geology, engineering, planning, or related physical sciences discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience in leading wetland and RTE species permitting and consulting in the eastern US.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience managing all environmental tasks on DG or utility scale solar and storage development projects in the eastern US.
• Ability to manage and review complex wetland delineations, function and value assessments, vernal pool surveys, wildlife habitat assessments, and wetland restoration designs, and all associated reporting.
• Understanding of federal, state and local environmental statutes and
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality written proposals, reports, and verbal presentations at hearings.
• Experience preparing and obtaining wetland/WOTUS permits for Clean Water Act Section 404/401, RTE species and natural resources rules and
• Experience conducting environmental investigation studies, including critical issues analysis, desktop due diligence reviews, and constraints mapping.
• Demonstrated successful client and regulatory agency
• Experience in other areas of natural resources consulting such as wildlife surveys, botanical surveys, and familiarity with water and soil resources.
• Ability to travel as needed for projects and meetings.
• Experience developing project team members, assignment of work to project team members, and the budget and scheduling of projects.
• Highly organized and proactive
• Environmental consulting for data centers or transmission projects (preferred)
• Experience permitting CPCN projects, particularly in Maryland (preferred)
• GIS data analysis and mapping (preferred)
• Master's degree (preferred)

Disclaimer 

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages 
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation 
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment 
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals 
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match

'Atwell'ness:

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services