POSITION SUMMARY

The Environmental & Permitting Specialist provides support related to environmental and permitting activities for the organization’s early and advanced development stages of renewable energy projects including facilities currently in operation or under construction. This individual will assist in the coordination of consulting teams and internal resource teams to meet operational project deliverables.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate with the environmental affairs and permitting team to ensure timely permitting of development stage projects and permit compliance for construction and operational stage projects.

• Maintain and generate relationships with key decision makers within the local, state, and federal agencies in order to foster productive and ethical relationships with all permitting authorities.

• Manage due diligences on potential greenfield or acquisition opportunities from an environmental and permitting perspective.

• Implement environmental study and permitting strategies for projects in conjunction with project developers, technical staff, consultants and management.

• Identify and prepare schedules and budgets for environmental studies and permitting of projects.

• Prepare or review permit applications to agencies, represent organization at hearing and proceedings, maintain all documentation for permitting processes.

• Work collaboratively with construction and asset management and operations teams to ensure permit compliance of all projects.

• Help develop and implement documentation plans regarding civil and environmental permit compliance for operating renewable energy facilities.

• Remain in compliance with various industry standards and regulations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Fiercely accountable

• Proactive, can-do attitude

• Strong desire to continually improve as an individual

• Spirit of service

• Flexibility in rapidly changing situations

• Attention to detail

• Timely decision-making ability

• High level of integrity and humility

• Team-oriented

• Problem solving

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communications

• Excellent listening skills

• Willingness to work overtime and travel as requires.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum: 3 years of experience with permitting and environmental compliance for energy-related projects.

• Experience in renewable projects is preferred.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or Environmental Sciences or equivalent educational experience.

• Advanced degrees preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to problem solve and negotiate with diverse stakeholders.

• Understanding of state and federal permitting processes and regulatory requirements for development, construction, and operations of energy projects.

• Experience with wildlife concerns relating to the operations of renewable energy projects such as wind power preferred.

• Ability to communicate fluently in English (written and verbally).

• Ability to perform job duties in a rapidly changing environment with competing priorities and sometimes under stress.

• Must possess the minimal experience listed above and requirements outlined herein.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background screening, which includes a drug test (position is subject to ongoing drug testing as a term of continued employment)

• Valid driver’s license, acceptable motor vehicle report, and good driving habits

• Ability to legally work in the US

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Environment

This position operates mainly in an office environment. This entails working inside in an office. From time to time, clients and events will require field visits where exposure to extreme weather conditions, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, dust, electrical charges and other unforeseen exposures may be encountered.

Physical Demands

In the performance of the duties and responsibilities of this job, the employee is required to have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and view a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time. While at work sites, the employee will be expected to walk and stand. Individual might be asked to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and/or crawl. Individual might be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. in the performance of this position.

Position Type & Working Hours

This is a full-time, project-based position. During a project (durations subject to vary) the hours and schedule will be set by Client company. Project timelines and schedules will be discussed at time of offer.

Travel

Overnight travel is not anticipated in the course of this position.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Iridium Recruiting reserves the right to change or assign additional duties, responsibilities, and/or activities at any time with or without notice.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Iridium Recruiting was founded to help great companies find excellent employees. We are dedicated to being of service across the energy sector to oil and gas, midstream, power generation, power distribution, alternative energy, service, environmental consulting and manufacturing companies. Iridium Recruiting is proud to be a Women-Owned Small Business.

Iridium Recruiting offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Iridium Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NEXT STEPS & WHAT TO EXPECT

We are always looking for talented Environmental and Regulatory professionals with a strong work ethic and technical aptitude for our clients, so the recruiting process is ongoing. Please be aware that this job posting is for the purpose of being considered for current and future openings that may match your skillset. Simply click the button below to fill out the application below and a member of our team will reach out to when we receive an assignment from our clients that looks like it would be of interest to you. Please be advised that due to a high volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to all applicants.