Environmental Permitting Specialist — Energy Projects

Intersect; San Francisco, New York, Denver, Austin (CA, NY, CO, TX); Hybrid; CAD 143,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Health & wellness coverage

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Mental health resources

Food stipend

Cell phone/internet reimbursement

Home office setup

Job summary

Intersect is seeking an Environmental Permitting professional to advance gigawatt-scale wind, solar, and data center projects across the U.S. You’ll partner with development, engineering, GIS, and legal teams to secure critical permits and navigate complex regulations.

You will build relationships with agencies, communities, and consultants, ensuring timely approvals while supporting long-term project viability and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental field or related discipline is required.
• 2+ years of professional experience in environmental permitting or regulatory work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work.
• Strong organizational and project-management abilities.
• Ability to travel within the United States at least quarterly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate land access and resource surveys for multiple projects.
• Prepare permit applications and environmental documents with internal teams.
• Manage external consultants for surveys and diligence documents.
• Maintain permitting schedule, budget, and documentation.
• Summarize permitting requirements and track regulatory changes.
• Review site-specific risks with development and permitting leads.
• Attend field visits, Planning meetings, and stakeholder briefings.
• Prepare materials for external agencies and stakeholders.
• Support compliance exhibits and project-approval processes.
• Develop internal presentation and approval materials for leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure permitting success.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Independent work

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field

Master’s degree or MBA is a plus

Tools

ArcGIS

Google Earth

Google Suite

Slack

ArcGIS Enterprise

Job description

Intersect is seeking an Environmental Permitting professional to advance gigawatt-scale wind, solar, and data center projects across the U.S. You’ll partner with development, engineering, GIS, and legal teams to secure critical permits and navigate complex regulations.

You will build relationships with agencies, communities, and consultants, ensuring timely approvals while supporting long-term project viability and compliance in a fast-paced environment.