Lead Environmental Permitting for Energy Projects

Redwood Materials Inc.; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials Inc. is seeking an Environmental Permitting and Compliance Lead to guide regulatory strategy for a growing project portfolio. You will partner with Project Development, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and the EHS team to embed compliance into design, delivery, and operations.

This hybrid role supports NV or SF offices with up to 30% travel to project sites, overseeing permitting, agency coordination, and training across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• 8+ years of environmental permitting and compliance experience in industrial/energy/construction settings.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental requirements for energy projects (Air, Water, Waste).
• Experience with development, construction, and operations, including EPC contractors and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting strategy and execution for projects, including determinations and agency coordination.
• Direct compliance program execution across PD, EPC, and O&M portfolios (air, SPCC, stormwater, waste, wetlands).
• Integrate environmental requirements into project design and construction planning.
• Oversee surveys and assessments for threatened species, wetlands, cultural resources, and geotechnical work.
• Manage EPC contractor scope, site inspections, and transfer of compliance obligations.
• Support stakeholder/public engagement and prepare materials for hearings.
• Monitor regulatory changes and translate into operating requirements and change controls.
• Interface with regulators, lead inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver environmental training and program documentation.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Agency coordination

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Strong written/verbal communication

Education

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

Job description

Redwood Materials Inc. is seeking an Environmental Permitting and Compliance Lead to guide regulatory strategy for a growing project portfolio. You will partner with Project Development, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and the EHS team to embed compliance into design, delivery, and operations.

This hybrid role supports NV or SF offices with up to 30% travel to project sites, overseeing permitting, agency coordination, and training across the portfolio.