Manager, Environmental Permitting

Reporting to the Senior Director, Environmental Permitting, the Manager, Environmental Permitting, is responsible for leading and directing discretionary permitting and environmental survey activities in support of Clearway Energy Group’s 10 GW solar, wind, and storage project pipeline.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, land use planning, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least five years of experience in the energy/utilities industry or closely related sector; prior project development experience in wind and/or solar strongly preferred.
• Experience in leading the acquisition of land use permits (including conditional use permits, special use permits, and zoning amendments), and environmental approvals and permits pursuant to state and/or federal law.
• Experience with federal permit processes, including Section 106 NHPA, Section 7 and 10 Endangered Species Act, and BLM and/or Forest Service Right-of-Way Grants.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of survey and permit requirements for the USFWS Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines, Eagle Conservation Plan Guidance, and eagle take permits.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental & vision care
• HSAs with company contributions
• Health FSAs
• Dependent daycare FSAs
• Commuter benefits
• Relocation assistance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• A variety of life & accident insurances
• Fertility programs
• Adoption assistance
• Generous parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement