Permitting Lead - Community Solar!
- Consulting
- $45 - $60
- St. Louis, MO
Solar energy company growing by over 55%!
A bit about us:
Based in the North East, we are an Owner/Operator expanding our portfolio of community solar! We are looking for a strong Permitting Lead to support our growing footprint! We are a close-knit commercial solar energy developer. We are committed to providing our customer's with quality projects that exceed their expectations. Our customers are our top priority and our ratings and reputation speak to that. Our employees are treated like family and our benefits and culture speak to that.
If you are a permitting expert with 5+ years of solar experience (ideally in larger community solar, commercial or utility-scale) and have a passion for streamlining projects, please apply today!
If you are a permitting expert with 5+ years of solar experience (ideally in larger community solar, commercial or utility-scale) and have a passion for streamlining projects, please apply today!
Why join us?
Do you want to work with a top construction company?
- Meaningful and Impactful Work!
- Competitive Salary!
- Strong benefits package!
- Family first culture!
- Career Stability!
Job Details
Job Details:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Consulting Permitting Lead for our Community Solar division. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the fast-growing renewable energy industry. The role involves leading the permitting process for community solar projects, working closely with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the permitting process, construction, and the renewable energy sector. This position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
Responsibilities:
1. Oversee the entire permitting process for community solar projects, including application submission, tracking, and obtaining permits.
2. Collaborate with internal teams including engineering, construction, and legal to ensure all permit requirements are met and projects stay on schedule.
3. Develop and maintain strong relationships with local, state, and federal regulatory bodies.
4. Stay abreast of changes in renewable energy legislation and permitting requirements, advising the team of any potential impacts.
5. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines are met.
6. Lead and participate in meetings with regulatory bodies, providing expert advice and guidance on permitting matters.
7. Prepare and present regular reports on the status of permit applications and potential challenges.
8. Develop strategies to streamline and improve the permitting process, reducing time and costs.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in permitting or a related role within the renewable energy sector.
3. Proven experience managing the permitting process for major projects, ideally within the community solar industry.
4. Strong understanding of construction processes and requirements.
5. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with regulatory bodies.
6. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
7. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
8. Knowledge of renewable energy legislation and permitting requirements.
9. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and manage potential challenges.
10. Willingness to travel as required, to meet with regulatory bodies and attend site visits.
Join us in our mission to harness the power of the sun to create sustainable, community-based energy solutions. If you are passionate about renewable energy and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Consulting Permitting Lead for our Community Solar division. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the fast-growing renewable energy industry. The role involves leading the permitting process for community solar projects, working closely with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the permitting process, construction, and the renewable energy sector. This position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
Responsibilities:
1. Oversee the entire permitting process for community solar projects, including application submission, tracking, and obtaining permits.
2. Collaborate with internal teams including engineering, construction, and legal to ensure all permit requirements are met and projects stay on schedule.
3. Develop and maintain strong relationships with local, state, and federal regulatory bodies.
4. Stay abreast of changes in renewable energy legislation and permitting requirements, advising the team of any potential impacts.
5. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines are met.
6. Lead and participate in meetings with regulatory bodies, providing expert advice and guidance on permitting matters.
7. Prepare and present regular reports on the status of permit applications and potential challenges.
8. Develop strategies to streamline and improve the permitting process, reducing time and costs.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in permitting or a related role within the renewable energy sector.
3. Proven experience managing the permitting process for major projects, ideally within the community solar industry.
4. Strong understanding of construction processes and requirements.
5. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with regulatory bodies.
6. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
7. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
8. Knowledge of renewable energy legislation and permitting requirements.
9. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and manage potential challenges.
10. Willingness to travel as required, to meet with regulatory bodies and attend site visits.
Join us in our mission to harness the power of the sun to create sustainable, community-based energy solutions. If you are passionate about renewable energy and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you.
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Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.