Environmental Permitting Specialist

Hanwha Energy USA
, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is part of the Hanwha Group—a FORTUNE Global 300 company and one of South Korea’s most respected business enterprises. With over a decade of experience delivering high-quality, utility‑scale energy projects across North America, Hanwha Energy USA has evolved into a comprehensive energy solutions provider. Our portfolio now spans utility‑scale renewables, natural gas generation, retail electricity, and strategic partnerships that power America’s growing data center industry.

Our expertise covers the entire energy value chain—from project development and engineering to construction, operations, and maintenance. By integrating advanced technologies, proven processes, and strong partnerships, we deliver reliable, customized solutions that meet the dynamic needs of local energy markets.

Hanwha Energy USA is actively advancing strategic initiatives in natural gas generation and data center development, including hyperscaler solutions on both sides of the meter. We are proud to serve as the parent company of:

• Hanwha Renewables – specializing in utility‑scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
• Chariot Energy – providing retail electricity services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in deregulated markets

The Environmental Permitting Specialist supports the development and operation of gas‑fired power generation projects by leading and coordinating environmental permitting and regulatory compliance activities. This role focuses on air, water, and related environmental permits, development of permitting strategies, and required regulatory reporting to ensure timely approvals, compliance, and operational flexibility.

The ideal candidate has a strong working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, experience working with regulatory agencies, and the ability to develop practical permitting approaches that support project timelines and ongoing operations. Experience in Texas and PJM states is strongly preferred.

The employee may be required to perform other job‑related duties as requested by management. All duties will be assigned in accordance with applicable laws and company policies. Periodic travel (approximately 20–30%) to project sites, regulatory meetings, or agency offices.

• Develop and implement environmental permitting strategies to support new and existing gas power generation facilities, balancing regulatory compliance with operational and commercial needs.
• Support project development teams by identifying permitting requirements early and helping align permitting schedules with construction and operational timelines.
• Prepare and manage applications for air permits, water permits, and other environmental approvals required for development, construction, and operations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, legal, commercial) to ensure proposed operating scenarios are accurately reflected in permits.
• Identify opportunities to streamline permits, reduce approval timelines, and maintain flexibility for future operational changes.

• Serve as a primary point of contact with state and federal regulatory agencies, including TCEQ and environmental agencies in PJM states.
• Participate in meetings, calls, and correspondence with regulators to clarify requirements and address questions during the permitting process.
• Assist with public notice activities and responses to agency or public comments where required.

• Prepare and coordinate routine regulatory reports, including:
• Air emissions reporting and annual emissions inventories
• Greenhouse gas (GHG) and other applicable federal or state reporting
• Permit‑required certifications and compliance reports
• Track permit conditions and reporting obligations to ensure accurate and timely submittals.
• Support plant operations with interpretation of permit requirements, reporting instructions, and record‑keeping expectations.
• Assist with regulatory audits, inspections, and follow‑up actions as needed.

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