Renewable Energy Permitting Lead

Overview

Renewable Energy Permitting Lead – Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Permitting Lead to join our Renewables team in our Minneapolis, MN or Madison, WI office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Location:

US-MN-Minnetonka (Minnesota). : . Category:
Environmental. Position Type:
Regular. Division:
Renewables.

• Assist clients in obtaining regulatory approvals for wind, solar, transmission and energy storage projects in the Minneapolis office.
• Lead site and route permitting projects in the Midwest.
• Demonstrate expertise with permitting processes such as Wisconsin PSC CPCN, MPUC Site and Route Permitting, North Dakota PSC Certificate of Site or Route Compatibility, Michigan PSC Certificate, and OPSB CECPN.
• Possess considerable experience in renewable energy project development and permitting utility-scale wind, solar, and/or energy storage facilities, as well as high-voltage transmission lines; experience with data center and colocated project permitting and approvals is a plus.
• Demonstrate knowledge of environmental reviews (federal NEPA and state programs), state site and route permit processes and applications, related regulatory programs and permits, and managing environmental and cultural resources desktop and field investigations, including construction-related approvals; familiarity with application filing requirements and guidance for various Midwest states.
• Attend public hearings and meetings on behalf of clients and provide testimony as needed.
• Manage projects, lead teams, draft and review permit applications, attend client meetings, interact with design professionals, direct subject matter experts and administrative staff, mentor junior staff, and develop work scopes and budget proposals for expanding business opportunities with new and existing clients.

• A Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or related earth science; a master's degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in the renewable energy permitting field.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, with ability to edit and conduct QA/QC on reports, studies, and application documents prepared by others.
• Self-starter, resourceful, and able to work productively on multiple projects under strict deadlines.
• Proven ability to work with and manage developer and utility clients in the wind, solar, energy storage, and electric transmission industries.

Compensation Range Minimum: USD $85,000.00/Yr.

Compensation Range Maximum: USD $/Yr.

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients  success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2024, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40 on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Westwood was recognized on ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024 and has received related accolades.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We value diverse backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunity in all terms and conditions of employment.

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