Manager - Air Permitting for Thermal Development

Invenergy, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy LLC is seeking an Air Permitting Manager in Chicago to lead permitting for greenfield and brownfield power projects. You will interface with consultants and agencies, evaluate technologies, and drive regulatory submissions across the project lifecycle.

Minimum qualifications include a engineering degree and 5+ years in air permitting, plus willingness to travel up to 25% of the time. The role offers a base salary with a substantial annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field of study.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role and industry.
• Familiarity with utility-scale major and minor source air permitting requirements for thermal energy production and operation.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ready to travel up to 25% to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage the air permitting process for portfolio of development, construction, and operation projects.
• Serve as primary interface with consultants and state/federal agencies for Clean Air Act Major New Source Review, Prevention of Significant Deterioration, and Nonattainment New Source Review programs.
• Evaluate available thermal power generation technologies to meet market needs, including dispatchable natural gas or fuel oil options and carbon capture.
• Support market entry analysis, site evaluation, permit ability and acquisition.
• Perform and manage internal and external resource activities, such as data verification, memos, customer consultation, site requirements, regulatory submittals, engineering, and environmental permitting.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Procurement teams on equipment specifications.
• Report and execute project management throughout the project development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Government Affairs and Regulatory team to understand key market drivers on air permitting.
• Represent Invenergy LLC with customers, state and local officials, industry associations, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Air permitting

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

About Invenergy

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land‑based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large‑scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

Position Overview

Air Permitting Manager within Invenergy’s Thermal Group. Responsible for managing air permitting for greenfield and brownfield standalone simple cycle and combined cycle combustion turbine projects in the United States. Can be based in Chicago headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the air permitting process for portfolio of development, construction, and operation projects.
• Serve as primary interface with consultants and state/federal agencies for Clean Air Act Major New Source Review, Prevention of Significant Deterioration, and Nonattainment New Source Review programs.
• Evaluate available thermal power generation technologies to meet market needs, including dispatchable natural gas or fuel oil options and carbon capture.
• Support market entry analysis, site evaluation, permit ability and acquisition.
• Perform and manage internal and external resource activities, such as data verification, memos, customer consultation, site requirements, regulatory submittals, engineering, and environmental permitting.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Procurement teams on equipment specifications.
• Report and execute project management throughout the project development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Government Affairs and Regulatory team to understand key market drivers on air permitting.
• Represent Invenergy LLC with customers, state and local officials, industry associations, and other stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field of study.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role and industry.
• Familiarity with utility‑scale major and minor source air permitting requirements for thermal energy production and operation.
• Valid driver’s license.
  Ready to travel up to 25% to project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational, networking, leadership, and time‑management skills.
• Willingness to participate in development activities with local communities.

Compensation

Base Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 USD per year.
Annual Bonus: 25% - 40% of base salary.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits.

EEO Statement

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.