The Company: Vineyard Wind offers a challenging and exciting work environment and is revolutionizing the renewable energy industry in the United States. Join the team permitting, designing, and constructing the first large scale offshore wind project in the US, and one of the largest in the world. At 800MW, this project will power over 400,000 homes in Massachusetts. Vineyard Wind is committed to protecting marine life, working alongside the thriving New England fishing industry, and being responsible partners in the community. We are building a new industry for the East Coast, and providing clean and affordable energy that is sustainable for years to come. With strong and experienced investors backing the company, and a large leasehold for more projects, Vineyard Wind is an ideal company with which to launch a career in offshore wind.

The Position: The successful candidate would thrive in a fast-paced environment, working collaboratively with subject matter experts across many disciplines. This position reports to Avangrid Renewables’ Senior Director, Offshore Business Development and can be located in Boston or New Bedford, Massachusetts. The position will be working full time within the Vineyard Wind team and will report to a Director of Permitting on a day-to-day basis.

• Manage primary and specialized consultants to ensure execution of desired strategy
• Daily oversight of federal permitting activities, including, but not limited to: Oversight and management of Construction and Operations Plan development, EPA OCS air permit, and Army Corps Sections 10 and 404 permitting, management of Company engagement in Coastal Zone Management Act, National Historic Preservation Act Section 106, Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, and other related regulatory processes, manage requests for proposals (RFPs) for direct consultants and third-party EIS contractors
• Ensure permitting activities remain on schedule and within budget
• Oversee preparation of applications and ongoing filings
• Maintain regular communication with all appropriate government agencies, including in-person meetings with regulatory agencies (as necessary)
• Manage preparation and submittal of permit applications in conjunction with state permitting leads to ensure consistency
• Coordinate with technical and permitting interfaces within the Company
• Contribute to Company organizational planning and permitting strategies
• Coordinate permitting activities with relevant environmental, engineering and execution teams and others as needed.
• Provide input to management of schedules and budgets
• Contribute to construction and compliance planning
• Support community and stakeholder outreach and engagement activities, including, but not limited to: Coordinate with project managers on compliance with all permit applications and permits, provide support for Company preparation of bids in response to RFPs, provide support for due diligence activities during project financing

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Policy, Marine Biology, Environmental Science or related field; eight to fifteen years of relevant permitting experience in a US-based project
• Experience in permitting US east coast offshore, energy, and Massachusetts projects
• Experience managing the development of Construction and Operations Plans, EPA Air Permits, and other required federal permits
• Demonstrated understanding of numerous permitting processes, complexities challenges, and opportunities of developing projects in a new market
• Experience working on complex projects with government agencies required; knowledge of regulations such as NEPA, CWA, CAA, ESA, NHPA, etc.
• Experience comprehending and complying with federal regulations and guidelines and preparing permit applications in response to such requirements and agency recommendations
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels within the Company; excellent writing skills and strong attention to detail required
• Experience overseeing and managing external consultant work, including delegating scopes of work and evaluating requests for proposals

The Location: Vineyard Wind is based in New Bedford, MA, with offices in Boston, MA.

Why Should You Apply? This is an outstanding opportunity for the right candidate to make a major impact on the success of our company. Additionally, we offer flexible schedules and the opportunity to become part of a growing industry in the United States.

How to Apply: Provide the information requested below to submit your resume for immediate consideration. A member of our team will contact you to discuss your qualifications and the requirements of the position.