Senior Director, Permitting
Senior Director, Permitting
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Job Description
Company Overview
esVolta LP is a leading developer owner and operator of utility-scale energy storage projects across North America. We are at the forefront of the fast-growing battery energy storage market and our projects are helping to transition the nations electric grid to a cleaner and more reliable future. Our storage projects provide major utilities with a multitude of important services including reliable fast-ramping capacity energy and ancillary grid services including renewable energy integration support.
esVolta is independently owned and we are among the largest players in the US energy storage sector with about 1.5 GWh of projects in operation or construction and a 20 GWh development pipeline.
We are headquartered in Newport Beach California with employees in multiple regions across the U.S. Our diverse management team has many decades of experience in the renewable energy utility and independent power sectors.
Job Description
We are seeking energetic and motivated individuals to join as Senior Director Permitting in our Development department. The Senior Director will lead all permitting strategy and execution across our BESS development pipeline from early-stage site selection through construction. This role requires deep knowledge of permitting processes at the federal state and local levels a strong track record of stakeholder engagement and the ability to proactively manage risk in a fast-paced evolving regulatory landscape.
The successful candidate will bring a blend of strategic leadership technical expertise and operational discipline to support the companys mission of accelerating clean energy deployment.
Key Responsibilities
Permitting Strategy & Execution
Compensation and Benefits
The actual salary and bonus offered will depend on the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate.
Salary: $215000 Bonus: 35%
Location
This position is classified as remote; however periodic travel to company offices project sites or other meeting locations may be required on an as-needed basis.
Culture
At esVolta every employee makes an impact on the companys growth and profitability every day. We have a fast-paced high-performance and team-oriented culture. We value quality of life and flexibility for our employees and strive to help our team members achieve their career goals.
Apply today to start an extraordinary career!
esVolta LP is a leading developer owner and operator of utility-scale energy storage projects across North America. We are at the forefront of the fast-growing battery energy storage market and our projects are helping to transition the nations electric grid to a cleaner and more reliable future. Our storage projects provide major utilities with a multitude of important services including reliable fast-ramping capacity energy and ancillary grid services including renewable energy integration support.
esVolta is independently owned and we are among the largest players in the US energy storage sector with about 1.5 GWh of projects in operation or construction and a 20 GWh development pipeline.
We are headquartered in Newport Beach California with employees in multiple regions across the U.S. Our diverse management team has many decades of experience in the renewable energy utility and independent power sectors.
Job Description
We are seeking energetic and motivated individuals to join as Senior Director Permitting in our Development department. The Senior Director will lead all permitting strategy and execution across our BESS development pipeline from early-stage site selection through construction. This role requires deep knowledge of permitting processes at the federal state and local levels a strong track record of stakeholder engagement and the ability to proactively manage risk in a fast-paced evolving regulatory landscape.
The successful candidate will bring a blend of strategic leadership technical expertise and operational discipline to support the companys mission of accelerating clean energy deployment.
Key Responsibilities
Permitting Strategy & Execution
- Lead the permitting strategy for BESS projects across multiple markets.
- Develop and implement permitting timelines ensuring alignment with project milestones.
- Coordinate permitting requirements across environmental land use interconnection and construction phases.
- Manage and grow a team of permitting professionals and consultants.
- Provide mentorship and ensure knowledge transfer and consistency across projects.
- Lead interactions with permitting agencies local jurisdictions and community stakeholders.
- Represent the company in public meetings hearings and regulatory proceedings as needed.
- Partner with project development real estate legal engineering and construction teams.
- Provide permitting risk assessments and mitigation strategies to internal stakeholders.
- Stay ahead of evolving permitting and environmental regulations affecting BESS development.
- Provide guidance on regulatory changes and advise executive leadership on strategic implications.
- Bachelors degree in environmental science planning engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- CAISO permitting experience is strongly preferred.
- 10 years of permitting experience in renewable energy utility-scale development or infrastructure projects.
- 5 years in a leadership role managing permitting teams and/or consultants.
- Deep knowledge of environmental laws (e.g. NEPA CEQA Clean Water Act Endangered Species Act) zoning and local permitting processes.
- Experience with BESS solar storage or utility-scale renewable projects strongly preferred.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
Compensation and Benefits
The actual salary and bonus offered will depend on the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate.
- 401k program with match
- Cell phone stipend
- Medical dental and vision care benefits
- 20 vacation days 5 sick days and 9 observed holidays
Location
This position is classified as remote; however periodic travel to company offices project sites or other meeting locations may be required on an as-needed basis.
Culture
At esVolta every employee makes an impact on the companys growth and profitability every day. We have a fast-paced high-performance and team-oriented culture. We value quality of life and flexibility for our employees and strive to help our team members achieve their career goals.
Apply today to start an extraordinary career!
esVolta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate all forms of diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. However you identify or whatever your path here we encourage you to apply. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process perform essential job functions and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
We celebrate all forms of diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. However you identify or whatever your path here we encourage you to apply. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process perform essential job functions and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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