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
  

Atwell is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead permitting and natural resource efforts for renewable energy projects across the Eastern United States. This role combines technical leadership, client management, and project delivery, supporting utility-scale solar, battery storage, transmission, and energy infrastructure development.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting and natural resource study efforts for renewable energy projects.
• Manage wetlands, Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS), and protected species evaluations.
• Prepare and review:
• Wetland Delineation Reports
• WOTUS Determinations
• Rare, Threatened, and Endangered (RTE) Species Assessments
• Federal, state, and local permit applications
• Critical Issue Analyses
• Secure environmental permits, including:
• Clean Water Act Section 404 Permits
• Section 401 Water Quality Certifications
• State wetlands permits
• Serve as project manager overseeing schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client relationships.
• Mentor environmental staff and provide technical guidance on permitting strategies.
• Develop proposals, scopes of work, and project budgets for new opportunities.

Coordinate with regulatory agencies, including USACE, USFWS, local and state environmental AHJs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Wetland Science, Biology, Ecology, Engineering, Geology, Planning, or related field.
• 8+ years of environmental consulting and permitting experience.
• 5+ years supporting and managing  solar, battery storage, transmission, or mission critical projects.
• Strong experience leading:
• Wetland delineations
• WOTUS assessments
• Section 404/401 permitting
• Protected species permitting
• Environmental due diligence and constraints analyses
• Demonstrated success managing clients, regulatory agencies, budgets, and project teams.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience permitting solar projects, particularly in Maryland through CPCN process.
• GIS mapping and spatial analysis experience.
• Experience with transmission or data center development projects.
• Master's degree.

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