Description
About the Role
Plus Power recruits outstanding energy industry professionals who are driven to develop, build and operate assets safely and reliably to decarbonize the power markets while growing their careers. Our team looks for data-driven and fact-based mindsets, engaging and collaborative behaviors, and personal growth-focused professionals.
Plus Power is looking to hire an experienced Permitting Associate to support permitting activities, environmental surveys, and to manage our Geographic Information System (GIS) platform for multiple battery energy storage projects across our portfolio. The Permitting Associate will report to the Permitting Manager and support all aspects of project permitting from inception to commercial operation.
Responsibilities
Global Information Systems (GIS)
Maintain Plus Power’s online mapping system (GIS platform), including data standardization and support for new users.
Load and manage data for individual project sites into the GIS platform using a standardized system from various technical teams, including the real estate, engineering, and environmental permitting experts
Support other GIS users at the company with data analysis and map preparation
Permitting Strategy
Execute permitting strategies specific to the project in collaboration with the other Permitting team members, Project Developers, Real Estate, and other departments within Plus Power
Support land-use and environmental permitting processes specific to multiple ongoing projects across multiple states, from conception through development
Support project planning and scheduling in support of the development of a portfolio of battery energy storage system projects
Work with technical staff and project developers to ensure project designs are consistent with permitting requirements and constraints
Research specialty topics and prepare summary memos
Prepare content to support Plus Power’s commercial team in submission of proposals to utility requests for proposals (RFPs)
Local, State, Federal Permitting
Research Federal, State and Local land use and environmental regulations and draft detailed permitting analyses to identify necessary environmental permits for prospective sites
Analyze or assess regulatory policy implications to siting and permitting
Support managing and contracting with external specialist consultants, including preparing requests for proposals, reviewing proposals received, and managing those contracts using our internal contracting software
Support the preparation of permit applications to governmental agencies, coordinate with external subject matter experts, prepare hearing testimony outlines, represent Plus Power’s position in public forums and meetings
Review and contribute content for public hearings; represent our projects at stakeholder meetings and hearings
Support negotiations with regulatory agencies to achieve acceptable operating permit conditions consistent with project schedules, costs, and environmental sustainability objectives
Prepare responses to permitting agency information and/or data requests
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related disciplinesuch as urban planning, engineering or environmental areas; advanced degree preferred
2-4 years of experience obtaining required permitting/siting/zoning/land use/environmental approvals for large-scale/complex development
Experience obtaining permits for utility companies, renewable energy companies, telecommunications companies or industrial/commercial land uses preferred
Detailed understanding of federal, state, and local permitting and environmental regulatory statutes and frameworks across multiple states
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentwhile deliveringtimely, high-quality results is a must
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and confidently to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and external stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teamswho are geographically dispersed
Highly organized with impeccable attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to think creatively, bringing innovative ideas and solutions to complex challenges
Intermediate to advancedproficiencyin the Microsoft suite of tools and applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint,Project,and Excel
Travel required as necessary to support siting and permitting plans, activities, internal meetings, stakeholder meetings and other related tasks, including possible weekend and evening travel
Compensation, Location, and Benefits
Highly competitivetotal compensationfrom one of North America’s leading energy storage developers,ownersand operators. Flexible, work from home or hybrid work from Plus Power’s officesin San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, New York, PalmBeachand Birmingham.
The expected salary range* for this position begins at $110,000. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, geographic labor market, and other factors consistent with applicable law. This position is also eligible to participate in our annual bonus program.
Plus Power offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, unlimited vacation, flexible remote work, work from home stipend, educational assistance, parental leave, and a highly engaging company culture with opportunities for in-person connection and learning and growth.
The deadline* for applying to this role is 1/24/25
