Emily McMahan
Project Manager | Environmental Scientist | Subject Matter Expert | Renewable Sector Specialist
- Role
- Project Manager - Permitting & Regulatory Subject Matter Expert (Renewable Sector) at Tetra Tech
- Location
- Lake Jackson, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Emily McMahan
Environmental project manager specializing in permitting and regulatory compliance for renewable energy projects, including onshore and offshore wind, solar, and battery storage. At Tetra Tech, I lead the development of Construction and Operations Plans (COPs) and manage key deliverables aligned with FERC, NEPA, CWA, and ESA requirements. I bring a strong background in natural resource management, endangered species policy, and agency coordination, helping clients navigate complex environmental review processes to support sustainable energy development.
Experience
Project Manager - Permitting & Regulatory Subject Matter Expert (Renewable Sector)
May 2022 — Present · Lake Jackson, TX, US
Project Manager supporting renewable energy projects across offshore wind, onshore wind, solar, and battery energy storage. Experienced in regulatory compliance and permitting, with a focus on the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and state and federal environmental regulations under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Serve as project manager and coordinator for key deliverables including Construction and Operations Plans (COPs), Critical Issues Analyses (CIAs), Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Wetland and Waterbody Delineations under Clean Water Act (CWA) Sections 404 and 401, and Threatened and Endangered Species Habitat Assessments in support of Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 consultation. Skilled in project coordination and oversight, technical writing, interagency coordination, and navigating environmental review processes for utility-scale projects.
Education
University of Liverpool
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Marine Environmental Management
2015 — 2016
University of Stirling
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Environmental Conservation
2016 — 2017
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Biology
2006 — 2010
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