SWCA is seeking self-motivated Project Manager – Power & Energy with strong interpersonal skills and experience in project permitting and project management to join our team and support transmission and renewable energy generation projects across the United States. This individual will be a part of the Program Management Core Team, a dynamic and company-wide team to successfully drive projects throughout all phases, from early planning and permitting through construction for one of SWCA’s most important clients. The individual within this Core Team will have the opportunity to work with the nation’s leading energy developers. Program Management Core Team members focus approximately 80% of their time on leading projects and teams focused on our Program Management client, with approximately 20% of their time focused on other clients, interests, or assignments.

The Project Manager will have technical expertise and experience in energy facility siting and constraints studies, permitting, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, and agency interactions as appropriate. The candidate will be experienced in managing staff to complete project permitting requirements and fostering a positive working environment among the project team members.

This is a regular, full-time, salaried position based out of our Half Moon Bay, CA office. Pay rate will be based on individual qualifications and experience. SWCA offers a team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a competitive benefits package, including retirement benefits in the form of an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will close March 14th, 2026. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

• Lead, oversee, and execute the management of permitting efforts for transmission and renewable energy projects of the appropriate size and complexity
• Foster a positive, collaborative working environment among project team members
• Work closely with project teams across all SWCA offices to navigate permitting challenges and meet client needs
• Take initiative and resolve issues to assure Program Managements needs are met effectively
• Help lead and advise on the development of permitting strategies, provide QA/QC of work processes and deliverables, and lead teams completing technical studies that support permitting efforts
• Manage projects that include NEPA compliance, biological resource assessments and constraints analyses, state and federal Endangered Species Act consultations, Clean Water Act Section 404 and Section 401 permitting, and cultural resources studies
• Supervise, mentor, and provide project-specific technical support to junior staff
• Work with SWCA’s accounting department to review invoices, expenditures, and project audits for projects and tasks
• Work closely with SWCA’s resource scientists, environmental planners, managers, and directors in both natural and cultural resources groups throughout the company to promote SWCA’s business interests in adherence to its mission, vision, and values
• Implement and administer SWCA’s safety procedures and standards of scientific and professional ethics
• Takes responsibility for team safety, developing safety plans (when applicable), and anticipating potential safety hazards.

Minimum qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in planning, biology, environmental science, natural resources management, archaeology, anthropology, geology, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of combined experience in project management; environmental consulting; or ecological, archaeological, or geographical studies.
• Two (2) years of project management experience.
• Candidates should have a strong working knowledge of federal (e.g., NEPA, National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act) and state laws governing natural resources management.
• Demonstrated experience with transmission and renewable energy projects and with federal agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and with state and local agencies.
• Experience with supervising staff and project teams.
• Experience and ability to manage projects in diverse settings and with changing requirements.
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced work environment and desire to work in a highly collaborative team atmosphere.

Why Work at SWCA:

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA’s website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Half Moon Bay, CA position can expect an annual salary of $88,452.00 - $114,660.00 Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits Package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.