Licensing & Permitting Manager

TruGrid; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TruGrid, a leading renewable energy contractor based in Houston, TX, seeks a Permitting and Licensing Manager. This role sits in the Legal Department and reports to the General Counsel or designated management, with a hybrid schedule in Houston.

The role supports federal, state and local permitting, licenses, and compliance for EPC and O&M projects, coordinating with contracting, construction, legal, and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally with a business or finance focus; relevant experience may substitute.
• Experience with permitting and licensing in the construction industry.
• Ability to work with limited oversight, and with colleagues of various skills and experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• Desire to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Ensure all federal, state and local permits and licenses needed for completion of TruGrid projects are acquired and maintained.
• Support contracting teams to identify required permits and licenses during pre-construction efforts.
• Support construction teams to acquire project level permits and licenses.
• Administer the acquisition and maintenance of company held professional and business licenses.
• Manage external support staff to implement permitting and licensing efforts.
• Interface with TruGrid staff at all levels as required and support permitting and licensing efforts
• Support Legal and Finance team activities related to permitting and licensing matters.

Skills

Communication

Oversight

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TruGrid is a leading contractor of battery energy storage systems and solar projects, dedicated to advancing the energy transition across North America. Our commitment to excellence in both our projects and our workplace has positioned TruGrid as a growing and trusted employer and partner in the renewable energy industry.

Headquartered in Houston, TX, our team brings extensive experience in the engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), and integration of utility-scale renewable energy projects. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective energy solutions that meet the needs of our clients and contribute to a sustainable future. In addition to our EPC expertise, TruGrid has a robust operations & maintenance division that services both energy storage and solar assets.

At TruGrid, we believe the success of every project is driven by the strength of the people behind it. That’s why recruiting and retaining top-tier talent is a priority to ensure excellence across every level of our operations.

If you’re passionate about creating a better, more sustainable future, TruGrid offers a unique opportunity to work alongside some of the industry’s most skilled project execution teams and engineers.

Role Summary

With the support of internal TruGrid staff and external service providers, the Permitting and Licensing Manager will ensure the proper permitting and licensing for each TruGrid project delivery contract. This position sits within the legal department and reports to the General Counsel or other management personnel that the Company may designate. The position seat is inthe TruGrid offices in Houston, Texas (hybrid schedule).

Essential Job Function & Responsibilities

• Ensure all federal, state and local permits and licenses needed for completion of TruGrid projects are acquired and maintained.
• Support contracting teams to identify required permits and licenses during pre-construction efforts.
• Support construction teams to acquire project level permits and licenses.
• Administer the acquisition and maintenance of company held professional and business licenses.
• Manage external support staff to implement permitting and licensing efforts.
• Interface with TruGrid staff at all levels as required and support permitting and licensing efforts
• Support Legal and Finance team activities related to permitting and licensing matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally with a business or finance focus; relevant experience may substitute.
• Experience with permitting and licensing or related activities in the construction industry.
• Ability to work with limited oversight, and with colleagues of various skills and experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• Desire to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Proficient in the utilization of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• TruGrid is currently only considering candidates located in AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA and WA.**