Environmental Permitting Lead – Renewable Energy Projects

IPX Power USA, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 270,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Company breaks (Fourth of July & end‑E

Parental leave up to 12 weeks with 6+

Family planning support via Carrot and

Mental health benefits (Spring Health,

3% retirement employer contribution

$150 monthly food stipend

$150 monthly phone/internet stipend

Pet insurance allowance

Home office setup assistance

UrbanSitter credits

ActiveHero

One Medical

Job summary

IPX Power USA, LLC is seeking an Environmental Permitting and Compliance Lead to drive construction-phase permit implementation, compliance, and revegetation/restoration for U.S. projects.

You will manage consultants, negotiate contracts, and ensure regulatory adherence across development, construction, and operations teams. You will engage with EPCs, O&M providers, and internal groups to align schedules, budgets, and reporting, while ensuring environmental standards are met and improvements are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in a related field with at least six years of experience.
• Experience with local, state, federal land management, wildlife, and regulatory agencies.
• Experience working on controversial projects with a high degree of public exposure.
• Wildlife ecology background a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead permit compliance strategy for operational assets.
• Coordinate permit and compliance requirements for all under-construction assets.
• Manage environmental permit compliance requirements for all operational assets.
• Provide annual environmental trainings for onsite operations teams.
• Direct the work of external consultants in surveys and diligence documents for environmental & permitting compliance.
• Coordinate reporting with internal colleagues for environmental approvals and contracts.
• Attend site visits for construction monitoring or agency reviews as needed.
• Oversee reporting to agencies such as CDFW, CEC, BLM, USFWS, and others.
• Attend agency meetings to discuss post-construction survey results and mitigation obligations.
• Represent IPX Power at industry discussions and share key takeaways internally.
• Manage and update project construction and operations compliance schedules and budgets.
• Develop internal presentation materials for executive management and stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strategic planning

Organizational skills

Independent

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Willingness to travel

ESA/CESA compliance experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Master’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Job description

IPX Power USA, LLC is seeking an Environmental Permitting and Compliance Lead to drive construction-phase permit implementation, compliance, and revegetation/restoration for U.S. projects.

You will manage consultants, negotiate contracts, and ensure regulatory adherence across development, construction, and operations teams. You will engage with EPCs, O&M providers, and internal groups to align schedules, budgets, and reporting, while ensuring environmental standards are met and improvements are