# Project Manager - Environmental & Energy

- **Company:** Atwell, LLC
- **Location:** Maryland, US (Not specified)
- **Salary:** Salary not disclosed
- **Contract:** Not specified
- **Posted:** 2026-09-02

## 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 2025 awards:
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

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