Hybrid Senior Environmental Permitting Lead Energy Projects

Redwood Materials Inc.; Sparks (NV); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials Inc. seeks a senior Environmental Permitting & Compliance lead to drive strategy and execution across a growing project portfolio.

This role partners with Development, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and the broader EHS team to embed compliant practices in design, delivery, and operations. The position is hybrid, ideally based in Nevada or San Francisco, with travel up to 30% to project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering or related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• 8+ years of environmental permitting and compliance experience in industrial, energy, or construction settings; (6+ with a Master's).
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental requirements applicable to energy and industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting strategy and execution for Redwood Energy projects, including determinations, applications, and agency coordination.
• Direct compliance program execution across PD, EPC, and O&M portfolio (air, SPCC, stormwater, waste, wetlands).
• Integrate environmental requirements into project design, equipment selection, and construction planning.
• Oversee surveys (endangered species, migratory birds), wetlands delineations, cultural resources, and soils assessments.
• Manage EPC contractors and consultants, site inspections, and transfer of compliance obligations.
• Support stakeholder and public engagement; prepare materials for hearings and tribal consultations where required.
• Monitor regulatory changes and translate into operating requirements and change controls.
• Serve as primary regulator interface; lead site inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver environmental training and program documentation.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Travel coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Redwood Materials Inc. seeks a senior Environmental Permitting & Compliance lead to drive strategy and execution across a growing project portfolio.

This role partners with Development, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and the broader EHS team to embed compliant practices in design, delivery, and operations. The position is hybrid, ideally based in Nevada or San Francisco, with travel up to 30% to project sites.