Manager Permitting
Manager Permitting
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Monthly Salary
$ 130000 - 140000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
06-04-2025
Job Description
Company Overview
Intersect Power is a team of friends driven to preserve our planet for future generations through lowcarbon energy and infrastructure solutions. Intersect Power is a privately held clean energy company bringing innovative scalable Americanmade lowcarbon solutions to its customers in global energy markets. We develop own and operate some of the worlds largest gridtied clean energy resources as well as colocated facilities for large industrial loads including data centers efuels and other energyintensive products. We are laserfocused on the largest most transformative clean energy projects that decarbonize the existing power grid and bring new loads to clean generation without the need for new transmission. Intersect is redefining the scope of the clean energy industry by enabling new pathways between clean electricity and the broader economy. We are on an aggressive growth trajectory and are looking to fill key roles with talented professionals who want to make an impact.
Location & Team Gatherings
Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016. Weve been very intentional about the way we do things. We are not workfromhome hybrid or inoffice we are any and all of those options! Deepening social connections and offering shared experiences is a cornerstone of the way we work. We connect as a team at our Team Week experiences four times a year andat our recently established Hub locations SF Bay Area and San Diego CA; NYC Metro Area NY; Denver CO; Austin TX; Calgary AB; and Toronto ON.
We are currently seeking candidates located within 60 miles of any of the listed hubs to foster more inperson connections while maintaining our flexible remote culture.
About This Position
The Environmental and Permitting Manager will be responsible for assisting with environmental diligence discretionary permit processing and acquisition and preconstruction permit implementation for gigawattscale greenfield and M&A renewable energy projects (including wind solar PV and BESS) in the Great Plains South Central Region and the Pacific Northwest. This position provides the opportunity to work crossdisciplinarily across a wide variety of specialties including business finance communications biology policy and real estate. This position will report directly to the Director or Senior Director of Environmental and Permitting and work closely with M&A Development Real Estate Community Engagement Engineering GIS and Construction leads.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Perform critical environmental and permitting due diligence on potential M&A projects and make informed and strategic recommendations to the M&A team on environmental and permitting risks and opportunities leveraging consultant resources as needed with little management oversight
- Prepare submit and coordinate discretionary permit applications and other entitlements critical to project viability and success
- Manage a network of external consultants in the scoping of biological cultural and other resource surveys and the preparation of diligence documents (including legal counsel for permit opinions and guidance) necessary for environmental permitting and financing processes
- Manage and keep up to date project permitting schedules and budgets
- Review draft permit requirements maintain project obligation tracker and complete permitting exhibits for contracts with project engineering procurement construction contractors
- Coordinate with and solicit feedback from a network of geographically dispersed internal colleagues in the preparation of land use permit applications and environmental documents
- Review zoning floodplain biological resources wetlands cultural resources permitting fees entitlement processes design requirements community attributes and other sitespecific considerations to support project development
- Attend site visits in the field related to site assessment community engagement agency review and construction
- Research and clearly/comprehensively summarize land environmental review and permitting opportunities risks and requirements for early stage project jurisdictions
- Attend local state federal land use planning and zoning meetings and industry association discussions
- Prepare presentation materials for and participate in meetings with key external stakeholders including local state and federal agencies elected officials project communities environmental NGOs and Native American tribes. With support present project information and negotiate project mitigation measures with agencies
- Prepare and provide permit implementation documentation to regulatory agencies and prosecute permit approvals in compliance with the law
- Develop internal presentation communication and approval materials for executive management and other internal stakeholders
- Conduct careful review of documents critical to a successful permitting and financing process
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science Environmental Engineering Political Science/Government Geography Geology Hydrology Economics or other related field
- Masters Degree in a related field or an MBA is a plus
- Five 5 or more years of work experience in land development environmental consulting permitting renewable energy real estate planning policy or other related field
- Experience prosecuting land use and environmental permits for land development projects across multiple geographies specifically for wind and solar projects
- Deductive reasoning fundamental quantitative and strategic thinking skills are mandatory as is a disciplined approach to identifying risks and opportunities for projects
- Experience working with local state federal land management agencies environmental NGOs or Native American tribes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Excellent organizational and project management skillsIndependent and selfdirected but unafraid to ask questions where needed
- Proven ability to plan prioritize and execute in a timely and accurate manner
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fastpaced dynamic and crossdisciplinary environment
- Ability to summarize complex issues identify opportunities or next steps with limited guidance
- A strong thirst to learn and grow and to participate in the nations clean energy transition
- Familiarity with land/environmental policy/law (particularly NEPA ESA MBTA BGEPA CWA) is requiredFamiliarity with Google Earth ArcGIS online
- Ability and willingness to travel within the United States approximately twice per quarter or as required
*A note on qualifications: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge skills education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Physical and Sensory Requirements
- Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including: a computer keyboard and telephone.
- Position is part of a remote team with regular electronic and video communication
- Position requires some travel for companywide meetups: 4 weeks total through a calendar year.
- Ability and willingness to travel within the United States approximately twice per quarter or as required
Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: USD $130000 $140000 base salary with 2025 annual target bonus
- Exceptional Healthcare: Access comprehensive medical dental and vision plans with 100 premium coverage for both you and your dependents.
- Financial Security: Benefit from a 3 nonelective employer contribution to your 401k ensuring your financial future is on the right track.
- Time Off: Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) two companywide vacation weeks (Fourth of July & End of year). We believe in the importance of rest and relaxation.
- FamilyFriendly Policies: Experience up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave with an additional 6 weeks for birth parents. We support you through the exciting journey of parenthood.
- Mental Health and Wellbeing: Access mental health and behavioral coaching services through Headspace providing you with the support you need to thrive both personally and professionally.
- Family Planning Support: Navigate family planning with ease through our partnership with Carrot and Maven ensuring a seamless experience for new parents.
- Perks: Enjoy a variety of perks including a $150 USD monthly food stipend on UberEats pet insurance allowance and $150 USD monthly phone & internet reimbursement.
- TechReady: Gear up with our new hire tech package including a laptop monitor docking station webcam headphones and more. Set up your home office with provided furniture including a desk and chair.
Note: We welcome applicants who do not have current enforceable noncompete restrictions that would hinder their employment with us. If you are currently under a noncompete agreement with a previous employer we kindly request that you carefully review the terms of that agreement and ensure that your potential employment with us does not violate those terms.
Unsolicited resumes or referrals from thirdparty recruiting firms or agencies are not accepted by Intersect Power.
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