Geothermal Permitting Lead | NEPA & Regulatory Expert

Stanfordclimateventures; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanfordclimateventures is seeking an Environmental Permitting Manager in Salt Lake City to lead the permitting effort for geothermal energy projects. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating with federal and state agencies, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations like NEPA and ESA, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

The ideal applicant should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, strong project management skills, and 5–7 years of experience in environmental permitting. Some hybrid work flexibility may be offered, but regular in-office presence will be required.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience with environmental and ecological permitting and compliance for energy or infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEPA, ESA, NHPA regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines across projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal, state, and local environmental permitting processes for geothermal development projects.
• Coordinate with federal and state environmental agencies.
• Track permitting schedules, deliverables, and obligations.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Environmental permitting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, public policy, natural resources

Tools

GIS

Data management

Job description

Stanfordclimateventures is seeking an Environmental Permitting Manager in Salt Lake City to lead the permitting effort for geothermal energy projects. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating with federal and state agencies, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations like NEPA and ESA, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

The ideal applicant should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, strong project management skills, and 5–7 years of experience in environmental permitting. Some hybrid work flexibility may be offered, but regular in-office presence will be required.