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Renewable Energy NEPA Compliance Specialist
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AECOM is searching for an experienced Renewable Energy NEPA Compliance Specialist to support compliance efforts for renewable energy and transmission line projects on federal lands. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in contributing to and leading complex environmental studies and permitting efforts for renewable energy projects. This position requires excellent communication, technical, and writing skills; attention to detail; and the ability to lead an interdisciplinary team. Opportunities for growth include development of client relationships, marketing and business development, and managing interdisciplinary teams on diverse and increasingly complex projects.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Manages or assists in the management of NEPA documents
- Prepares or oversees preparation of plans of development, utilization, and operation
- Assesses the need for or the data adequacy of technical studies and management plans
- Uses knowledge of planning and NEPA regulations for Department of the Interior and other federal agencies to advise renewable energy clients
- Plans, implements, and facilitates public and agency meetings
- Provides oversight of internal project teams and work products
- Performs as a staff advisor and consultant for one or more technical specialties
- Monitors and ensures compliance with local, state and federal laws
- Must be able to work collaboratively to implement multiple ongoing projects to successful completion
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 6+ years of relevant experience with environmental permitting and planning or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Preferred Qualifications:
10+ years of relevant experience with NEPA compliance, report writing, and environmental compliance
Project experience with solar projects, other renewables, or transmission lines on federal lands
Project management experience
Knowledge of federal environmental laws and their implementing regulations, including, but not limited to: National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act
Knowledge of current issues and projects related to the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, and other federally administered lands
Additional Information
#LI-EM1 Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $90,000.00 - $20,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of 14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm, and were in this together your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each persons potential, and well help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10103955
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Planning
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Senior Renewable Energy Grid Modernization Specialist
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategies for the integration of renewable energy sources into the existing power grid.
- Analyze grid performance data and identify requirements for grid modernization and upgrades.
- Design and plan the deployment of smart grid technologies, including advanced metering, grid sensors, and distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS).
- Evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of new grid modernization projects.
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external stakeholders on project implementation.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Conduct impact studies on grid stability and reliability due to increased renewable penetration.
- Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations for management and regulatory bodies.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of internal expertise in grid modernization.
- Stay current with advancements in renewable energy technologies and grid modernization strategies.
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in the electric utility industry, with a focus on grid operations, renewable energy integration, or smart grid technologies.
- Strong understanding of power system analysis, grid planning, and stability concepts.
- Experience with grid modernization technologies and their application in integrating distributed energy resources (DERs).
- Proficiency in power system simulation software (e.g., PSS/E, ETAP).
- Knowledge of renewable energy technologies (solar, wind) and their grid integration challenges.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
Practice Leader - Wind Energy
Posted 6 days ago
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Kimley-Horn has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Practice Leader to join our office in Twin Cities, MN. This candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, creating a vision for our Wind Energy Consulting practice.
**Responsibilities**
You will lead the business development efforts with clients while building and managing your relationship with these key clients. Markets are not limited by geography but driven by relationships. Leadership responsibilities include: operating with integrity and sound business principals; providing practice vision, business planning and strategy; establishing goals; building and maintaining positive client relationships; having open communication with your partners and team; and growing and leading your Energy practice.
The Senior Leader will manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, help recruit, and act as a positive leader and mentor. The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree.
+ Extensive client contacts and relationships.
+ Registered engineer with 10 or more years of diversified experience in growing and leading teams.
+ Business development and marketing experience including; writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work.
+ Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization.
+ Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner.
**Salary Range:**
+ Base Salary $120,000-$180,000
+ Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
**Posted Date** _1 month ago_ _(7/21/2025 3:01 PM)_
**_ID_** _2025-19225_
**_Education_** _Bachelor's Degree_
**_Discipline/Focus_** _Energy_
Sr. Project Manager - Wind Energy
Posted 1 day ago
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Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Wind Energy practice in Oklahoma City!
**Responsibilities**
+ The qualified individual will lead a Wind Energy Engineering and Design team while building and managing relationships with key clients
+ Coordinate or direct permitting, risk assesment, engineering, design or construction activities throughout the life span of a wind energy project to ensure that client's needs and objectives for development and construction are met
+ Leadership responsibilities include:
+ Operating with integrity and sound business principals
+ Providing vision, business planning and strategy
+ Establishing goals
+ Building and maintaining positive client relationships
+ Having open communication with your partners and team
+ Growing and leading a land development practice
+ Our Project Managers/Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor
+ The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business
+ With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership
**Qualifications**
+ 8+ years of relevant experience managing wind energy or related projects
+ Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
+ Familiar with the relevant standards, regulations, and best practices for wind energy projects
+ Experience with greenfield and/or repowering of wind projects throughout the life span of the development and construction of projects
+ Extensive client contacts and relationships with renewable energy developers, owner-operators, EPCs, and teaming partners
+ Strong technical skills in AutoCAD Civil3D, Excel, and/or GIS
+ Provide project management services for development and detailed engineering wind energy projects across the United States with a focus on the central and mid-west regions of the U.S.
+ Lead proposal development efforts and, if awarded the work, manage the project including working closely with engineering leads, SMEs, and junior staff to prepare and issue deliverables
+ Market Kimley-Horn's firmwide capabilities to new clients to increase revenue and project portfolio
+ Lead project teams in the planning, design and construction support of wind energy projects
+ Direct preparation of engineering reports, studies, conceptual designs, and permit applications
+ Review and interpret local, state, and federal environmental regulations
+ Communicate with clients throughout proposal and project execution
+ Manage all aspects of project performance (scope, schedule, budget, quality)
+ Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
+ Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
+ Demonstrated ability to manage wind energy projects profitably
**Why Kimley-Horn?**
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it- that's why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 17 years!
_Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn_
+ Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
+ Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
+ Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
+ Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
+ Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
+ Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
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_Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 3 days of being posted._
PleaseCLICK HERE ( to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this role.
If you require an accommodation, pleaseCLICK HERE. ( must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.**
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
**Posted Date** _10 months ago_ _(10/10/2024 2:02 PM)_
**_ID_** _2024-15205_
**_Education_** _Bachelor's Degree_
**_Discipline/Focus_** _Energy_
Sr. Project Manager - Wind Energy
Posted 2 days ago
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Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Wind Energy practice in Dallas, TX!
**Responsibilities**
+ The qualified individual will lead a Wind Energy Engineering and Design team while building and managing relationships with key clients
+ Coordinate or direct permitting, risk assesment, engineering, design or construction activities throughout the life span of a wind energy project to ensure that client's needs and objectives for development and construction are met
+ Leadership responsibilities include:
+ Operating with integrity and sound business principals
+ Providing vision, business planning and strategy
+ Establishing goals
+ Building and maintaining positive client relationships
+ Having open communication with your partners and team
+ Growing and leading a land development practice
+ Our Project Managers/Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor
+ The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business
+ With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership
**Qualifications**
+ 8+ years of relevant experience managing wind energy or related projects
+ Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
+ Familiar with the relevant standards, regulations, and best practices for wind energy projects
+ Experience with greenfield and/or repowering of wind projects throughout the life span of the development and construction of projects
+ Extensive client contacts and relationships with renewable energy developers, owner-operators, EPCs, and teaming partners
+ Strong technical skills in AutoCAD Civil3D, Excel, and/or GIS
+ Provide project management services for development and detailed engineering wind energy projects across the United States with a focus on the central and mid-west regions of the U.S.
+ Lead proposal development efforts and, if awarded the work, manage the project including working closely with engineering leads, SMEs, and junior staff to prepare and issue deliverables
+ Market Kimley-Horn's firmwide capabilities to new clients to increase revenue and project portfolio
+ Lead project teams in the planning, design and construction support of wind energy projects
+ Direct preparation of engineering reports, studies, conceptual designs, and permit applications
+ Review and interpret local, state, and federal environmental regulations
+ Communicate with clients throughout proposal and project execution
+ Manage all aspects of project performance (scope, schedule, budget, quality)
+ Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
+ Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
+ Demonstrated ability to manage wind energy projects profitably
**Why Kimley-Horn?**
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it- that's why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 17 years!
_Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn_
+ Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
+ Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
+ Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
+ Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
+ Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
+ Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
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_Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 3 days of being posted._
PleaseCLICK HERE ( to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this role.
If you require an accommodation, pleaseCLICK HERE. ( must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.**
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
**Posted Date** _10 months ago_ _(10/9/2024 5:20 PM)_
**_ID_** _2024-15193_
**_Education_** _Bachelor's Degree_
**_Discipline/Focus_** _Energy_
Sr. Project Manager - Wind Energy
Posted 22 days ago
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Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Wind Energy practice inApple Valley, Minnesota (MN)!
**Responsibilities**
+ The qualified individual will lead a Wind Energy Engineering and Design team while building and managing relationships with key clients
+ Coordinate or direct permitting, risk assesment, engineering, design or construction activities throughout the life span of a wind energy project to ensure that client's needs and objectives for development and construction are met
+ Leadership responsibilities include:
+ Operating with integrity and sound business principals
+ Providing vision, business planning and strategy
+ Establishing goals
+ Building and maintaining positive client relationships
+ Having open communication with your partners and team
+ Growing and leading a land development practice
+ Our Project Managers/Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor
+ The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business
+ With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership
**Qualifications**
+ 6+ years of relevant experience managing wind energy or related projects
+ Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
+ Familiar with the relevant standards, regulations, and best practices for wind energy projects
+ Experience with greenfield and/or repowering of wind projects throughout the life span of the development and construction of projects
+ Extensive client contacts and relationships with renewable energy developers, owner-operators, EPCs, and teaming partners
+ Strong technical skills in AutoCAD Civil3D, Excel, and/or GIS
+ Provide project management services for development and detailed engineering wind energy projects across the United States with a focus on the central and mid-west regions of the U.S.
+ Lead proposal development efforts and, if awarded the work, manage the project including working closely with engineering leads, SMEs, and junior staff to prepare and issue deliverables
+ Market Kimley-Horn's firmwide capabilities to new clients to increase revenue and project portfolio
+ Lead project teams in the planning, design and construction support of wind energy projects
+ Direct preparation of engineering reports, studies, conceptual designs, and permit applications
+ Review and interpret local, state, and federal environmental regulations
+ Communicate with clients throughout proposal and project execution
+ Manage all aspects of project performance (scope, schedule, budget, quality)
+ Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
+ Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
+ Demonstrated ability to manage wind energy projects profitably
Compensation Range:
+ Base Salary $120,000 - $160,000
+ This position is elegible for performance based bonus compensation
**Why Kimley-Horn?**
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it- that's why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 17 years!
_Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn_
+ Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (you put in 4% -- we put in 8%) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
+ Aggregate company contribution since 2015 has been 18%.
+ Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
+ Generous personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
+ Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
+ Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
+ Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
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_Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 3 days of being posted._
PleaseCLICK HERE ( to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this role.
If you require an accommodation, pleaseCLICK HERE. ( must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.**
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
**Posted Date** _7 months ago_ _(1/16/2025 5:09 PM)_
**_ID_** _2025-16671_
**_Education_** _Bachelor's Degree_
**_Discipline/Focus_** _Energy_
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