Power Sector Permitting Lead - Michigan Energy Projects

Environmental Consulting & Technology Inc; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Consulting & Technology (ECT) is seeking a Power Sector Permitting Lead to drive permitting and siting for renewable energy and related infrastructure in Michigan. You will guide projects through local, state, and federal approval processes and advise clients navigating regulatory environments.

The role requires leadership in complex permitting, collaboration with regulators, and mentorship of staff to grow ECT's power and energy practice across the Midwest.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, environmental science, natural resources, biology, ecology, engineering or related field.
• Approximately 10+ years of permitting, siting, land use, environmental compliance, or project development experience.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead permitting and siting efforts for renewable energy, battery energy storage, utility, transmission, and infrastructure projects.
• Develop and execute local, state, and federal permitting strategies.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, local governments, planning commissions, elected officials, and project stakeholders.
• Support public hearings, planning commission proceedings, stakeholder meetings, and other regulatory forums.
• Prepare and oversee permit applications, technical reports, environmental studies, and supporting analyses.
• Mentor staff and support the continued growth of ECT's power and energy practice.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Renewable energy permitting

Environmental permitting

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental planning or related field

Job description

Environmental Consulting & Technology (ECT) is seeking a Power Sector Permitting Lead to drive permitting and siting for renewable energy and related infrastructure in Michigan. You will guide projects through local, state, and federal approval processes and advise clients navigating regulatory environments.

The role requires leadership in complex permitting, collaboration with regulators, and mentorship of staff to grow ECT's power and energy practice across the Midwest.