Manager, Permitting

Invenergy, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy, LLC in Chicago, IL seeks a Manager, Permitting to lead permitting and regulatory compliance for utility-scale energy projects, including wind, solar, storage, and transmission. You will compile permit requirements, coordinate internal teams, and engage with government agencies to advance project objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years in energy or related fields, with JD/MS or similar graduate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of energy industry experience or relevant background.
• Eligible to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Juris Doctor, Master of Science, or similar graduate degree preferred.
• Experience leading a team preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review, and organize permit requirements per local, state, and federal laws.
• Evaluate project risks and develop strategy to obtain primary development permits.
• Draft, review, and organize permit applications and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate internal and external technical support from development, legal, engineering, environmental, and construction teams.
• Manage schedules and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Interface with government agencies to communicate project objectives and benefits.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor / MS or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Job description

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.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Position Overview

As a Manager, Permitting you will be responsible for leading permitting and regulatory compliance tasks for utility-scale energy projects including wind, solar, storage, natural gas, and transmission.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review, and organize permit requirements in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Evaluate project risks and execute strategy to obtain primary development permits.
• Draft, review, and organize high-quality and resilient permit applications and supporting documentation including agency data request responses, testimony, briefs, and regulatory compliance filings.
• Coordinate internal and external technical support from development, legal, engineering, environmental, and construction teams.
• Manage schedules and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Interface with government agencies to establish positive relationships and effectively communicate project objectives, details, and benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 7 years of work experience in energy industry or relevant experience.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor, Master of Science, or similar graduate-level degree.
• Experience with permitting, project management, and technical/legal writing.
• Ability to quickly develop multidisciplinary expertise and act decisively in a fast-paced business environment with competing deadlines.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Must be self-directed and detail-oriented, with the ability and desire to effectively lead.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and GIS applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading a team.

Compensation

Base Pay $118,000.00 - 155,000.00 USD Annual Bonus: 25% - 40% The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills. In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.

Benefits

• medical
• dental and vision insurance
• 401k
• paid time off
• etc.

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

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.