Northwest Business Development Leader - Environmental Planning & Infrastructure
 Environmental Science Associates | |
$135,000—$185,000 USD
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 United States, Oregon, Portland | |
| 819 Southeast Morrison Street (Show on map) | |
 Jul 24, 2026 | |
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Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States. ESA is seeking aNorthwest Business Development Leader for Environmental Planning & Infrastructure to help drive the continued growth of our Environmental Planning and Permitting practice throughout the Pacific Northwest while supporting national market initiatives. This position will report to the Client Development Director, and working closely with the Northwest Environmental Planning Business Group Director, you'll serve as a senior leader responsible for developing regional growth strategies, strengthening client relationships, expanding our environmental planning and permitting portfolio, and helping build the next generation of leaders within ESA. The ideal candidate will be based out of Seattle, WA, or Portland, OR, have relevant experience in that region, and be able to work on-site 2-3 days per week. This role combines strategic business development, client relationship management, project leadership, and team development. What You'll Do Drive Regional and National Growth
Lead Clients and Projects
Develop People and Culture
What You Bring You are a collaborative leader who enjoys building trusted client relationships and developing successful teams. You understand how to balance strategic growth with technical excellence and exceptional client service. Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Why ESA As an employee-owned firm, every person at ESA contributes to our shared success. We invest in our people through meaningful work, opportunities for leadership, and a collaborative culture built on trust, innovation, and continuous learning. Here, you'll have the opportunity to:
ESA has established multiple pay ranges tailored to the economic factors in the geographies in which ESA staff reside. For this position, the range is approximately as listed based on our anticipated hiring locations as noted in the above job details. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including but not limited to an individual's related experience, education, skills, and the city in which the applicant lives. CA Pay Transparency Clause
$135,000
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$185,000 USD Who We Are We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture is built on mutual respect, recognizing that our variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better solutions, which fosters our continued success for our employee-owners and clients. In accordance with ESA's duty and responsibility to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards and to minimize the exposure to potential hazards, any employee who works from an ESA office or conducts any other in-person ESA work-related activity is required to submit their proof of vaccination status or have received an approved exemption and accommodation in states which this applies. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability-or unable to use-the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Human Resources Department via email:humanresources@esassoc.comfor assistance. Please include the following in your message so we can promptly address your request:
ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOEM/V/F/D) | |