Environmental Permitting Associate

Doral Renewables LLC; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Doral Renewables LLC is seeking an Environmental Permitting Associate to advance a national renewable energy portfolio through environmental due diligence, permitting, and compliance. This role reports to the Vice President of Environmental Permitting and coordinates with Development, Engineering, Construction, Legal, and agencies to identify risks and support project execution.

Responsibilities include preparing permitting documents, coordinating consultants, reviewing reports for regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Planning, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in environmental permitting, consulting, renewable energy, infrastructure development, or related field.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local environmental permitting processes.
• Experience with environmental reviews, permit applications, or due diligence preferred.
• Renewable energy or infrastructure development experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to review and synthesize regulatory information.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams, consultants, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to travel periodically to project sites and meetings.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Generate Critical Issues Analyses to identify environmental risks and permitting considerations.
• Summarize findings for internal Development teams to aid screening and risk management.
• Prepare requests for proposals for environmental consultants performing due diligence and permitting.
• Review consultant reports for completeness, quality, regulatory relevance.
• Coordinate with Development teams to manage environmental compliance across the project lifecycle.
• Support environmental permitting and due diligence across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Prepare environmental training materials for staff on permitting requirements and compliance.
• Maintain organized project documentation, permitting records, and tracking tools.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Written and verbal communication

Regulatory research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Doral Renewables is a Philadelphia-based developer, owner, and operator of renewable energy assets throughout the United States. Doral's solar and storage development portfolio comprises nearly 20 GW, which includes nearly 450 MW currently in operation and close to 1,500 MW under construction. Doral Renewables operates in 16 states and across five electricity markets. With a strong focus on community engagement, we aim to integrate agrivoltaics practices throughout our pipeline, creating additional opportunities for farming communities. Doral's team of global partners includes the Doral Group (TASE: DORL), Migdal Group (TASE: MGDL), and APG. Learn more at doral-llc.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Doral believes that better decision-making comes as a result of having a team with a diversity of backgrounds and experience, and an environment where all feel welcome and empowered. Doral provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications without regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, background, or abilities.

Job Description

Doral is seeking an Environmental Permitting Associate to join our growing team and help advance a national portfolio of renewable energy projects through environmental due diligence, permitting, and compliance. Reporting to the Vice President of Environmental Permitting, this role will coordinate closely with Development, Engineering, Construction, Legal, external consultants, and regulatory agencies to identify environmental risks, manage permitting requirements, and support disciplined project execution.

Responsibilities

• Generate Critical Issues Analyses using Transect to identify environmental risks, constraints, and permitting considerations for prospective project locations.
• Summarize Critical Issues Analysis findings for internal Development teams to support project screening, siting decisions, and early risk management.
• Prepare requests for proposals for third-party environmental consultants performing environmental due diligence, permitting, and compliance support.
• Review consultant reports and deliverables for completeness, technical quality, regulatory relevance, and alignment with project development needs.
• Coordinate with Development teams throughout the project lifecycle to manage environmental compliance issues and proactively elevate key risks.
• Support environmental permitting and due diligence activities across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Prepare environmental training materials for Doral staff to strengthen awareness of permitting requirements, compliance obligations, and project-specific environmental considerations.
• Maintain organized project documentation, permitting records, and tracking tools to support timely project execution.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Planning, or a related field.
• Approximately 2-5 years of relevant experience in environmental permitting, environmental consulting, renewable energy, infrastructure development, or a related field.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local environmental permitting and regulatory processes.
• Experience supporting environmental reviews, permit applications, or environmental due diligence preferred.
• Renewable energy, utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, or other infrastructure development experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to review and synthesize technical and regulatory information.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, consultants, regulatory agencies, and other external stakeholders.
• Ability to travel periodically to project sites, agency meetings, or other business-related locations as needed.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.