Manager, Permitting

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

Job summary

Invenergy is seeking a Manager, Permitting in Chicago to lead permitting and regulatory compliance for utility-scale wind, solar, storage, gas, and transmission projects. You will compile requirements, develop permit strategies, draft comprehensive applications, and coordinate across legal, engineering, and environmental teams.

The role requires strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, plus the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 7 years of energy industry or related experience.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review, and organize permit requirements per laws.
• Evaluate risks and obtain primary development permits.
• Draft and organize high-quality permit applications and filings.
• Coordinate internal and external technical support across teams.
• Manage schedules and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Interface with government agencies to communicate project objectives.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Permitting

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office

GIS applications

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS applications

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.

Job Description

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.

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.

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including 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.