Environmental Permitting Engineer (Renewables)

Primary Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Services in Austin, TX is seeking an Environmental Permitting Engineer to support environmental assessment, permitting, and compliance for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. You will coordinate environmental consultants, monitor permit requirements, and collaborate with project teams to maintain regulatory alignment across multiple sites nationwide.

Willingness to travel quarterly is expected, with emphasis on SPCC, SWPPP, MBTA, and CWA Section 404.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations applicable to renewable energy projects.
• Experience supporting environmental permitting, compliance, or environmental assessment activities.
• Familiarity with SPCC, SWPPP, MBTA, Clean Water Act Section 404, and related environmental regulations.
• Experience coordinating environmental consultants, field studies, or permitting activities.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, compliance documentation, and environmental assessments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and environmental compliance requirements simultaneously.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically to construction and project sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate consultants performing site inspections and regulatory compliance activities, including SPCC, SWPPP, MBTA, and Section 404 requirements.
• Assist with construction site visits and conduct site-specific environmental impact assessments.
• Prepare and communicate environmental assessment reports and inspection findings to project and construction teams.
• Review buildable area constraints and EPC bid packages to identify environmental permitting concerns.
• Track environmental compliance activities and permit requirements across multiple projects under construction.
• Coordinate environmental field studies, including scope development, scheduling, access arrangements, and consultant management.
• Participate in internal and external project meetings to support permitting and compliance objectives.
• Support environmental standards and ensure alignment with project requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Serve as a resource for environmental compliance questions from project teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor environmental permit conditions and provide recommendations to maintain compliance throughout project execution.
• Travel to project sites at least once per quarter to perform inspections and coordinate with field personnel.

Job description

Join a company with more than 100,000 employees operating in over 130 countries, where you'll support strategic development initiatives and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. This opportunity offers broad exposure to a global energy portfolio while contributing to an organization committed to delivering more reliable, accessible, and sustainable energy. Help shape the future of utility-scale solar and energy storage development across the United States by supporting high-impact projects and environmental compliance initiatives.

The Environmental Permitting Engineer will support environmental assessment, permitting, and compliance activities for a growing portfolio of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. This role will coordinate environmental consultants and field studies, monitor regulatory and permit requirements, and partner with environmental leaders, construction teams, and project stakeholders to maintain compliance throughout project development and execution. The ideal candidate brings experience in environmental permitting or compliance, knowledge of regulations including SPCC, SWPPP, MBTA, and Clean Water Act Section 404, and the ability to periodically travel to project and construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate consultants performing site inspections and regulatory compliance activities, including SPCC, SWPPP, MBTA, and Section 404 requirements.
• Assist with construction site visits and conduct site-specific environmental impact assessments.
• Prepare and communicate environmental assessment reports and inspection findings to project and construction teams.
• Review buildable area constraints and EPC bid packages to identify environmental permitting concerns.
• Track environmental compliance activities and permit requirements across multiple projects under construction.
• Coordinate environmental field studies, including scope development, scheduling, access arrangements, and consultant management.
• Participate in internal and external project meetings to support permitting and compliance objectives.
• Support environmental standards and ensure alignment with project requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Serve as a resource for environmental compliance questions from project teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor environmental permit conditions and provide recommendations to maintain compliance throughout project execution.
• Travel to project sites at least once per quarter to perform inspections and coordinate with field personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations applicable to renewable energy projects.
• Experience supporting environmental permitting, compliance, or environmental assessment activities.
• Familiarity with SPCC, SWPPP, MBTA, Clean Water Act Section 404, and related environmental regulations.
• Experience coordinating environmental consultants, field studies, or permitting activities.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, compliance documentation, and environmental assessments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and environmental compliance requirements simultaneously.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically to construction and project sites.