Development Manager, Environmental & Permitting

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to play the key role of Development Manager, Environmental & Permitting in an energy platform company in the US.

The candidate can be based anywhere in the US as it is a remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for procuring, managing early-stage site environmental diligence, permitting strategy greenfield and M&A assets of company's large portfolio.
• Prepare, submit, and coordinate approval of applications for discretionary permits and other entitlements critical to project viability
• Attend site visits in the field related to site assessment, community engagement, agency review, and construction. Manage pre-construction environmental compliance for greenfield renewable energy projects (solar, energy storage)
• Research and summarize land, environmental review, and permitting requirements for early stage project jurisdictions
• Provide environmental reviews and discretionary permits, focused on ISO's, and participate in coordination of public meetings.
• Work closely with multifunctional teams of business, finance, communications, policy, and real estate.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor Degree in engineering, math, science, statistics, accounting, finance or similar field
• 5+ years of renewable energy industry experience in development and permitting
• Strong decision-making skills in light of uncertainty
• Ability to perform at a high level in an organization, working in interdepartmental teams to achieve objectives and manage multiple projects and development relationships simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Strong entrepreneurial, organizational, analytical and people skills
• Solid communication skills; capability to establish technical discussions in different cultural environments
• Native English
• Ability to travel to the company's HQ in the US Southeastern region.