Associate, Permitting

invenergyllc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy LLC, headquarted in Chicago, seeks an Associate, Permitting to support permitting and regulatory compliance for utility-scale energy projects including wind, solar, storage, natural gas, and transmission.

You will compile permit requirements, assess risks, draft applications, and coordinate with development, legal, engineering, and environmental teams to ensure compliance and timely approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3 years of energy industry experience or relevant experience.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review, and organize permit requirements per local, state, and federal laws.
• Evaluate project risks and execute strategies to obtain permits.
• Draft and organize permit applications and regulatory filings with supporting documentation.
• Coordinate internal and external teams (development, legal, engineering, environmental, construction).
• Manage schedules and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Interface with government agencies to communicate project objectives and benefits.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Juris Doctor or MS (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Job description

Company

Invenergy is North America's largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

Position Overview

As an Associate, Permitting you will be responsible for supporting permitting and regulatory compliance tasks for utility‑scale energy projects including wind, solar, battery storage, natural gas, and transmission.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review, and organize permit requirements in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Evaluate project risks and execute strategy to obtain primary development permits.
• Draft, review, and organize high‑quality and resilient permit applications and supporting documentation including agency data request responses, testimony, briefs, and regulatory compliance filings.
• Coordinate internal and external technical support from development, legal, engineering, environmental, and construction teams.
• Manage schedules and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Interface with government agencies to establish positive relationships and effectively communicate project objectives, details, and benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 3 years of work experience in energy industry or relevant experience.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor, Master of Science, or similar graduate‑level degree. Experience with permitting, project management, and technical/legal writing.
• Ability to quickly develop multidisciplinary expertise and act decisively in a fast‑paced business environment with competing deadlines.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Must be self‑directed and detail‑oriented, with the ability and desire to effectively lead.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and GIS applications.

Base Pay

$85,000.00 - 103,000.00 USD Annual

Bonus: 20% - 30%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
• etc.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.