Permitting & Regulatory Lead for Energy Projects

Gotion Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotion Inc. is seeking a Permitting & Regulatory Affairs Manager to support the development and execution of power station and energy infrastructure projects across the United States.

The role focuses on managing permitting processes, securing regulatory approvals, and coordinating with government agencies, utilities, and stakeholders to ensure timely project development. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in permitting and regulatory affairs for energy projects, with experience navigating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of permitting, regulatory affairs, energy project development, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience obtaining permits or approvals for energy, utility, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of permitting processes, zoning regulations, land-use requirements, and government procedures.
• Experience communicating with government agencies, municipalities, utilities, and regulatory authorities.
• Proven ability to identify and resolve permitting challenges while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering, construction, and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate permitting activities for power station, energy storage, and related energy infrastructure projects.
• Prepare, submit, and track permit applications required for project development and construction.
• Identify and resolve permitting challenges, regulatory obstacles, and approval delays.
• Coordinate with local municipalities, state agencies, utilities, and regulatory authorities to obtain necessary approvals.
• Support zoning, land-use, construction, electrical, environmental, and fire safety permitting processes as applicable.
• Review permit requirements and identify potential regulatory risks affecting timelines.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations governing energy infrastructure development.
• Serve as a key contact with permitting authorities, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, project development, and operations teams to ensure regulatory requirements are integrated into planning.
• Work with external consultants, contractors, and legal teams on permitting and compliance issues.
• Support resolution of permit deficiencies, agency comments, and regulatory concerns.
• Evaluate permitting feasibility and potential regulatory constraints for proposed locations.
• Support project teams through development, construction, and approval phases.
• Monitor permitting schedules, milestones, and outstanding requirements.
• Develop strategies to streamline permitting processes and reduce delays.
• Maintain accurate permitting documentation and correspondence.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Permitting management

Stakeholder coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Env Science/Construction/Urban Planning/Business

Tools

NFPA 855 knowledge

UL 9540/9540A knowledge

Job description

Gotion Inc. is seeking a Permitting & Regulatory Affairs Manager to support the development and execution of power station and energy infrastructure projects across the United States.

The role focuses on managing permitting processes, securing regulatory approvals, and coordinating with government agencies, utilities, and stakeholders to ensure timely project development. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in permitting and regulatory affairs for energy projects, with experience navigating