Environmental Compliance Lead

IPX Power, a clean energy company, develops, owns, and operates some of the world’s largest energy resources, delivering affordable, reliable power to utilities and other customers. We’re in a rapid growth phase with 4.3 GW of solar PV and 8.8 GWh of battery storage in construction or operation,
with more projects under various stages of development.

IPX is a profitable, well capitalized, independent power producer that has delivered billions of dollars of industrial‑scale clean energy infrastructure. The company was recently formed as a spin‑out of Intersect, as a result of their recent acquisition by Google. IPX is supported by long‑standing existing investors TPG Rise Climate, Climate Adaptive Infrastructure, and Greenbelt Capital Partners.

IPX is rooted in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and operational excellence. We’re building and operating billions of dollars in assets and seeking people eager to develop, build, and operate one of the world’s largest renewables and storage portfolios.

The Environmental Permitting and Compliance team ensures IPX’s projects are responsibly and safely executed, and operated. We secure and comply with project authorizations, manage utility development, and uphold environmental standards from construction through operations. By working across internal and external stakeholders, the team supports land stewardship, compliance assurance, and operational excellence.

The Environmental Compliance Lead will lead construction phase permit implementation, environmental and permitting compliance, and revegetation and restoration for assigned projects in construction and operations located in the United States. You’ll be responsible for project management, consultant management, contract negotiations, discretionary permit processing and acquisition, regulatory and permit compliance, and operations phase permit modifications for IPX’s projects. This position will be a member of the Environmental and Permitting team reporting directly to the Head of Environmental and Permitting and will work with third‑party EPCs and O&M providers, and internally with Development, Construction, Operations, Asset Management, Engineering, Finance, Community Engagement, EHS, Insurance, and Legal teams.

• Lead strategy for permit compliance of operational assets including identification & implementation of compliance tracking solution(s)
• In coordination with the development permitting lead, manage permit and compliance requirements for all under‑construction assets
• Manage environmental permit compliance requirements for all operational assets
• Provide annual environmental trainings for onsite operations teams
• Direct the work of a network of external consultants in the scoping of biological, noise, and other resource surveys and the preparation of diligence documents (including legal counsel) necessary for operational environmental & permitting compliance
• Drive coordination with a network of geographically dispersed internal colleagues in the preparation of reporting requirements, environmental documents, and EPC/Operator contracts to ensure a complete and accurate scope of work is captured by environmental approvals
• On an as‑needed basis, attend site visits in the field related to construction monitoring, community engagement, or agency reviews
• Oversee reporting to agencies such as CDFW, CEC, BLM, USFWS, State and Regional Water Boards, local air districts, DTSC, CARB, TCEQ, and transportation departments
• Attend agency meetings, as needed, to disseminate post‑construction survey results and mitigation obligations
• Represent the company at industry association discussions, and communicate key take‑aways for internal teams
• Manage and keep up to date project construction and operational compliance schedules and budgets
• Develop internal presentation, communication, and approval materials for executive management and other internal stakeholders

• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Strategic mindset, with an ability to execute on strategic planning efforts and an ability to nimbly pivot as circumstances change
• Excel…