Director, Environmental Permitting - CA

SUMMARY

As Director, Environmental Permitting you will support the responsible development of utility‑scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage facilities in CAISO, PJM, MISO and NYISO markets. You will lead environmental‑related planning, permitting and due diligence company‑wide for a portfolio of large‑scale solar, wind and energy storage projects in the development, pre‑construction and operational phases. To fulfill these duties, you will collaborate with internal project teams such as development, engineering, construction management and finance;

external teams like environmental consultants and legal counsel; and external stakeholders such as state/federal resource agencies and conservation organizations.

The ideal candidate will be an organized and collaborative self‑starter with a keen attention to detail, capable of managing consultant teams and at ease developing relationships. This individual must be able to handle multiple priorities and projects at various stages of development. This is a remote‑based position; however, preference will be given to candidates able to travel occasionally (up to 20% travel).

• Oversee environmental permitting and manage tasks delegated to internal team and external consultants for projects in the development and pre‑construction phase primarily in the CAISO market; with planned/future growth into other markets such as PJM, MISO and NYISO markets.
• Identify and communicate project needs, schedules, and risks across project support teams. Work collaboratively and efficiently with internal teams and external parties (e.g., consultants, legal counsel, agencies) to execute project work on schedule, and develop strategies to address environmental‑related issues.
• Make and/or guide important environmental‑related project decisions.
• Provide insight into project design in collaboration with development and engineering to ensure compatibility with project commitments/requirements.
• Maintain complete and organized project records and paperwork.
• Conduct environmental due diligence for development and acquisition opportunities.
• Manage consultants providing environmental survey support, which includes reviewing proposals, scheduling survey timelines, and ensuring survey methodologies follow agency input and satisfy permit conditions/project needs and tracking budgets.
• Review technical reports provided by consultants, coordinate edits, and finalize documents for agency submission. Reports typically include but are not limited to: desktop environmental screenings/habitat assessments, biological surveys, wetland delineations, avian and bat use surveys, other analyses prepared for environmental review purposes such as cultural, air quality, traffic, etc.
• Review/build permitting application submittals to guide permit issuance from external stakeholders such as local, state/federal resource agencies.
• Engagement with federal and state resource agencies to support environmental permitting.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders including federal, state and local agencies.
• Represent Terra‑Gen and project teams in external engagements as a subject matter expert for environmental impact assessment and permitting in public meetings, pre‑application meetings, networking events, industry groups.
• Knowledge of environmental policy, regulation and compliance that affect permitting and impacts on project siting and compliance.
• Support preparation of longer‑term plans and annual budget.
• Lead safe work practices by example and foster a culture of compliance consistent with company polices including Code of Ethics and Employee Handbook.

Salary: $160,000 – $200,000 annually

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 8+ years in renewable energy permitting or 10+ years in a similar industry with experience managing responsibilities like those listed above.
• Experience and…