Power Innovation Permitting Lead

Williams-Sonoma; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma is seeking a Permitting Manager - Power Innovation to lead a team of environmental and permitting professionals across gas-fired generation, battery storage, pipelines, water sourcing, and site development.

You will establish permitting processes, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risk and compliance, and mentor staff to deliver projects on accelerated timelines.

The role requires eight years in energy/permitting with five years of leadership and a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Eight years of energy, infrastructure or permitting experience.
• Five years of supervisory or project leadership experience.
• Preferred licenses/certifications in engineering, environmental permitting or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Establishes consistent permitting processes and records across Power Innovation projects.
• Manages work plans, schedules, and procedures to align with cross-functional teams.
• Ensures alignment with portfolio goals: schedule, risk, constructability, compliance, speed-to-market.
• Leads training and playbooks for internal teams and external partners.
• Represents permitting priorities in forums and communicates risks and options clearly.

Skills

Project leadership

Regulatory coordination

Stakeholder management

Environmental permitting

Air permitting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Williams-Sonoma is seeking a Permitting Manager - Power Innovation to lead a team of environmental and permitting professionals across gas-fired generation, battery storage, pipelines, water sourcing, and site development.

You will establish permitting processes, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risk and compliance, and mentor staff to deliver projects on accelerated timelines.

The role requires eight years in energy/permitting with five years of leadership and a bachelor’s degree.