Environmental Permitting Lead - Renewable Energy (Remote)

Zelestra; United States; Remote; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Zelestra seeks a Development Environmental Manager to lead environmental permitting for utility-scale solar, storage, and wind projects in the U.S. You will work across M&A, EPC, Engineering, Construction, Development, Finance, and O&M teams on studies, regulations, permitting, and authorizations.

The role requires a biology/environmental science background with 5+ years in energy projects, strong knowledge of NEPA and ESA, and ability to manage consultants and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Wildlife, Natural Resources, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in environmental, natural resources, or energy projects.
• Experience with solar, wind, storage, and/or transmission permitting, environmental due diligence, and environmental fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop environmental permitting strategies, schedules, and budgets aligned with development milestones.
• Lead environmental due diligence and critical issues analyses for site origination and acquisitions; identify risks and mitigation.
• Scope, budget for, and manage environmental consultants for delineations, surveys, and Phase I assessments.
• Act as a subject matter expert for natural resource and wildlife issues with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Support engineering and layout teams with micrositing to minimize environmental impacts and permitting risk.
• Coordinate project environmental work with cross-functional teams; provide input for financing and due diligence.
• Track permitting status, risks, and milestones; report to project teams and leadership.
• Represent Zelestra in industry groups and monitor regulatory changes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Ecology/Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Zelestra seeks a Development Environmental Manager to lead environmental permitting for utility-scale solar, storage, and wind projects in the U.S. You will work across M&A, EPC, Engineering, Construction, Development, Finance, and O&M teams on studies, regulations, permitting, and authorizations.

The role requires a biology/environmental science background with 5+ years in energy projects, strong knowledge of NEPA and ESA, and ability to manage consultants and budgets.