Job Number:
HC-04284
Date Posted:
March 31, 2026
Position Title:
Environmental Project Manager (Upstate NY)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
True Environmental
Reports To:
Location:
Albany, NY
Contact:
Salary:
100k–200k commensurate with experience
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
We are seeking an Environmental Project Manager to join our team in Upstate NY. This is a role for a strategic thinker who understands that navigating the regulatory landscape in energy isn’t just about compliance—it’s about building a better, more resilient future for our local communities.Regulatory Landscape: Act as the primary lead for regulatory permitting under the Article VIII, Article 15, and Article 24 processes. You will navigate the permitting process for major renewable generation, substation, and transmission projects. This also includes NEPA, SEQRA, and CWA permits.A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Ecology, or a related field, with 7–15+ years of experience in the NY utility and regulatory space.
Responsibilities:
• Regulatory Landscape: Act as the primary lead for regulatory permitting under the Article VIII, Article 15, and Article 24 processes.
• Agency Coordination: Coordinate with regulatory agencies including ORES, NYSDEC, USACE, USFWS, and other local agencies.
• Manage Complex Portfolios: Oversee environmental and utility projects ranging from linear construction and substations to renewable energy integrations.
• Technical Excellence: Review and prepare high-level technical reports, permits, and construction documents, ensuring they meet the “True” standard of excellence.
• Build the Practice: Leverage your existing relationships within the Upstate NY energy sector to identify and pursue new opportunities.
• Community Advocacy: Lead mandatory pre-application stakeholder consultations.
Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Ecology, or a related field.
• 7–15+ years of experience in the NY utility and regulatory space.
• Direct experience with the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) and the 16 NYCRR Part 1100 procedures.
• Has overseen environmental, ecological, and/or natural resources studies in Upstate New York.
• Knowledge of the 2026 Mandatory GHG Reporting (6 NYCRR Part 253) for fuel suppliers and electric power entities.
• Experience navigating Agrivoltaics and the 2026 Farmland Conservation Fees for projects on prime Upstate soils.
Instructions:
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
