Energy Permitting Specialist - Impactful Project Compliance

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Plc; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Plc in Mexico City seeks an Advanced Permitting Specialist to join our global team and support permitting activities for solar, wind, and energy storage projects.

You will gather and organize project documents, coordinate with public agencies, and help prepare permit applications while ensuring regulatory compliance. This role offers growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in permitting, administration, or regulatory affairs (renewable energy, utilities, or construction a plus).
• Basic knowledge of building codes, zoning, and permitting processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with electronic records systems.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and willing to learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Follows instructions and escalates issues as needed.
• Collaborative team player, reliable, and accountable.

Responsibilities

• Manage project documentation and ensure it is complete and ready for handover to the Engineering team.
• Support the identification of permitting requirements at local, state, and federal levels for assigned projects under supervision.
• Assist in preparing and submitting permit applications, including gathering technical documents and supporting data.
• Help ensure submitted plans and documents meet basic regulatory and code requirements.
• Maintain records, permit logs, and digital files following established company standards.
• Support communication with public agencies and project team members to follow up on routine requests.
• Research and summarize basic permit regulations, codes, and construction documents as directed.
• Assist in scheduling field inspections and maintaining activity logs.
• Help monitor regulatory changes and update project teams with guidance from senior staff.
• Perform administrative tasks and support report preparation as assigned
• Support preliminary assessments of solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects by compiling site, land, access, resource, and grid information.
• Gather inputs from engineering and external consultants for preliminary layouts, technical descriptions, schedules, and feasibility reviews.
• Assist in tracking environmental, social, land-use, generation, and interconnection requirements applicable to each project.
• Help coordinate consultant requests for proposals, compare deliverables against scope, and follow up on outstanding technical information.
• Update project milestones, permit trackers, budgets, and risk logs; flag missing documents and potential schedule impacts to senior staff.
• Support site visits and meetings, prepare concise notes, and track agreed actions with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Permitting knowledge

Project documentation

Regulatory affairs

Microsoft Office

Records management

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

Electronic records systems

Permit management software

Job description

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Plc in Mexico City seeks an Advanced Permitting Specialist to join our global team and support permitting activities for solar, wind, and energy storage projects.

You will gather and organize project documents, coordinate with public agencies, and help prepare permit applications while ensuring regulatory compliance. This role offers growth in a collaborative environment.