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Environmental Project Manager (Energy or Solid Waste)

Barge Design Solutions, Inc.

Environmental Project Manager (Energy or Solid Waste)

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Contract type:

Freelance / Contract

Location:

Knoxville, TN, USA

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

8 October 2026

What they need


What We're Looking For:

At Barge Design Solutions, we partner with clients to solve complex environmental and infrastructure challenges while protecting natural resources and supporting sustainable growth. Our multidisciplinary teams deliver innovative solutions across environmental compliance, permitting, natural resources, remediation, restoration, civil infrastructure, energy, and waste management. As we continue to expand, we are seeking two (2) Environmental Project Managers to join our team. Both roles offer the opportunity to lead impactful projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, build lasting client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of Barge's Environmental Services practice. These opportunities will support two key areas of our growing practice:

  • Energy Projects – Supporting civil and environmental projects for energy-sector clients.
  • Solid Waste Projects – Supporting civil engineering and solid waste projects, with a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Lead projects from initiation through completion, working with office and technical leadership to execute Barge's project management procedures.
  • Develop and manage contracts and subcontracts in accordance with Barge requirements.
  • Prepare and execute comprehensive Project Management Plans, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and resource requirements.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between clients and project teams, coordinating project activities, leading client and internal meetings, and overseeing successful project delivery.
  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams and foster a collaborative, positive working environment.
  • Ensure implementation and execution of Barge's Quality Program.
  • Review project reports, technical findings, designs, and deliverables and make modifications as necessary.
  • Provide technical guidance and resolve project-related challenges.
  • Serve as a technical lead on projects when appropriate based on experience and expertise.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
  • Support strategic planning, business development, client engagement, and growth initiatives within the practice.
  • Participate in leadership and project management meetings and training programs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Energy Project Focus

  • Civil/site development and infrastructure supporting energy facilities.
  • Environmental permitting and compliance associated with energy projects.
  • Site development, grading, drainage, stormwater, utilities, or related civil infrastructure.
  • Managing projects and client relationships within energy, power, utilities, renewables, or related markets.

Civil Engineering / Solid Waste Focus

  • Municipal or private solid waste facilities and infrastructure, Landfill design, expansion, closure, or post-closure projects, Transfer stations, recycling facilities, or related waste management infrastructure and Site/civil design, grading, drainage, stormwater, erosion control, and utilities.
  • Environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.
  • Preparation or review of engineering plans, specifications, reports, cost estimates, and technical deliverables.

Education & Experience Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline, depending on the position.
  • Minimum of 6 years of relevant industry experience, including demonstrated project management experience.
  • Experience in energy-related projects for the Energy-focused position or civil engineering/solid waste projects for the Solid Waste-focused position.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is preferred for the Solid Waste position.

Why join us?

Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 650+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work®.

Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company’s core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES:

  • Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
  • Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
  • Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
  • Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
  • Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.

We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Agency Submissions

No unsolicited agency submissions. Barge Design Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resume becomes the property of Barge Design Solutions, and no fee will be paid for resulting hires. Only agencies with a signed agreement are authorized to submit candidates.

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