Permitting Manager

Summary

Join Intersect Power, a leading clean energy company, as their Environmental and Permitting Manager. You will play a crucial role in environmental due diligence, permit acquisition, and pre-construction implementation for large-scale renewable energy projects. This position demands collaboration with various teams, including M&A, Development, and Engineering. You will manage external consultants, prepare permit applications, and engage with stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong communication and project management skills. Intersect Power offers a fully flexible work environment, competitive salary and benefits, including unlimited PTO, comprehensive healthcare, and paid parental leave.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Political Science/Government, Geography, Geology, Hydrology, Economics or other related field
• Five (5) or more years of work experience in land development, environmental consulting, permitting, renewable energy, real estate, planning, policy, or other related field
• Experience prosecuting land use and environmental permits for land development projects across multiple geographies, specifically for wind and solar projects
• Deductive reasoning, fundamental quantitative, and strategic thinking skills are mandatory, as is a disciplined approach to identifying risks and opportunities for projects
• Experience working with local, state, federal land management agencies, environmental NGOs, or Native American tribes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Excellent organizational and project management skills Independent and self-directed, but unafraid to ask questions where needed
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and execute in a timely and accurate manner
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and cross-disciplinary environment
• Ability to summarize complex issues, identify opportunities or next steps with limited guidance
• A strong thirst to learn and grow, and to participate in the nation’s clean energy transition
• Familiarity with land/environmental policy/law (particularly NEPA, ESA, MBTA, BGEPA, CWA) is required
• Familiarity with Google Earth, ArcGIS online
• Ability and willingness to travel within the United States approximately twice per quarter, or as required

Responsibilities

• Perform critical environmental and permitting due diligence on potential M&A projects, and make informed and strategic recommendations to the M&A team on environmental and permitting risks and opportunities, leveraging consultant resources as needed, with little management oversight
• Prepare, submit, and coordinate discretionary permit applications and other entitlements critical to project viability and success
• Manage a network of external consultants in the scoping of biological, cultural, and other resource surveys and the preparation of diligence documents (including legal counsel for permit opinions and guidance) necessary for environmental permitting and financing processes
• Manage and keep up to date project permitting schedules and budgets
• Review draft permit requirements, maintain project obligation tracker, and complete permitting exhibits for contracts with project engineering, procurement, construction contractors
• Coordinate with and solicit feedback from a network of geographically dispersed internal colleagues in the preparation of land use permit applications and environmental documents
• Review zoning, floodplain, biological resources, wetlands, cultural resources, permitting fees, entitlement processes, design requirements, community attributes and other site-specific considerations to support project development
• Attend site visits in the field related to site assessment, community engagement, agency review, and construction
• Research and clearly/comprehensively summarize land, environmental review, and permitting opportunities, risks, and requirements for early stage project jurisdictions
• Attend local, state, federal land use planning and zoning meetings and industry association discussions
• Prepare presentation materials for, and participate in meetings with, key external stakeholders including local, state, and federal agencies, elected officials, project communities, environmental NGOs, and Native American tribes. With support, present project information and negotiate project mitigation measures with agencies
• Prepare and provide permit implementation documentation to regulatory agencies, and prosecute permit approvals in compliance with the law
• Develop internal presentation, communication, and approval materials for executive management and other internal stakeholders
• Conduct careful review of documents critical to a successful permitting and financing process

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in a related field, or an MBA, is a plus

Benefits

• Salary: USD $130,000 - $140,000 base salary with 20-25% annual target bonus
• Exceptional Healthcare: Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% premium coverage for both you and your dependents
• Financial Security: Benefit from a 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k, ensuring your financial future is on the right track
• Time Off: Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) +  two company-wide vacation weeks (Fourth of July & End of year). We believe in the importance of rest and relaxation
• Family-Friendly Policies: Experience up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with an additional 6 weeks for birth parents. We support you through the exciting journey of parenthood
• Mental Health and Well-being: Access mental health and behavioral coaching services through Headspace providing you with the support you need to thrive both personally and professionally
• Family Planning Support: Navigate family planning with ease through our partnership with Carrot and Maven, ensuring a seamless experience for new parents
• Perks: Enjoy a variety of perks, including a $150 USD monthly food stipend on UberEats, pet insurance allowance, and $150 USD monthly phone & internet reimbursement
• Tech-Ready: Gear up with our new hire tech package, including a laptop, monitor, docking station, webcam, headphones, and more. Set up your home office with provided furniture, including a desk and chair
• Fully flexible workplace