Senior or Principal Scientist/Senior Manager – Power Generation and Electric Transmission

Responsibilities:

· Be a connector: Actively seek out, build, and nurture lasting relationships with clients, vendors, and partners through networking, outreach, outstanding project work, and consistent communication.

· Lead with energy: Inspire and guide project teams, keeping momentum high and ensuring smooth execution—even when challenges arise.

· Drive performance: Monitor project profitability, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure excellence across the board.

· Be a brand ambassador: Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.

· Mentor and manage: Lead, motivate, and mentor team members in areas of technical practice, provide coaching and feedback, and support staff development while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

· Grow the business: Collaborate with business development and program management teams to identify and pursue new opportunities with both existing and prospective clients in the energy sector.

· Deliver and develop resources for technical excellence: Manage and direct complex multi-disciplinary environmental projects and teams for power sector projects, including power generation (wind/solar/geothermal), battery storage (BESS), and/or electric transmission projects.

· Required technical areas include experience in:

o Managing large-scale transmission, substation, renewable energy, and power generation projects.

o NEPA or state-equivalent regulations and processes, including State Public Utility Commission and environmental planning/permitting.

o USACE, USFWS, federal land management, SHPO, state DNR or equivalent, and county/city/local government regulatory agencies

o Developed relationships with clients, regulatory agency staff, resource managers, and other key project stakeholders.

o Experience working as a third-party contractor on NEPA or State Public Utility Commission projects

o Ability to read and interpret regulations and perform applicability determinations

o Proposal and cost estimate development, business risk assessment, contract management

o Ensure high-quality service/product delivery

o Operational processes, procedures, risk management, and supervisory responsibilities

What We’d Love to See in You

· BS degree or higher in Environmental Science/Studies, Land Use Planning, Engineering, Geology, or related field.

· 15+ years of direct environmental consulting experience commensurate with the described duties of the position, with a minimum of 10+ years project management experience in energy infrastructure projects.

· Existing industry network within utilities, developers, independent system operators, and regulatory agencies.

· Experience working with Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, Wisconsin Public Service Commission, Iowa Utilities Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, preferred.

· Minnesota’s MEPA processes (EAWs, EAs, AUARs, and EISs) and siting/routing processes outlined in the Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act.

· Experience with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and other linear energy infrastructure environmental planning projects.

· Naturally outgoing and enjoy interacting with people.

· Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

· Comfortable initiating conversations and building rapport with new contacts.

· Demonstrated experience and knowledge of environmental and regulatory programs and processes as they apply to energy and commercial clients.

· Multiple years of experience in team management and client-facing roles.

· Strong desire to help build and grow a client base through supporting diverse business development initiatives.

· Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.

· Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Compensation Range:

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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At Braun Intertec, we work at the intersection of the natural and built environments, combining science, technology, and engineering. We partner with you to meet today's technical needs while preserving the integrity of our natural surroundings. Join Braun Intertec as we build a future where nature and innovation coexist, powered by a team committed to making a positive difference.

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