Remote Permitting Project Coordinator — Renewable Energy

GreenKey Solar; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GreenKey Solar is seeking a Permitting Project Coordinator in a largely remote role with quarterly travel to our Oregon office. You will own the land use permitting process, coordinating with attorneys, engineers, and consultants while engaging with landowners, regulators, and stakeholders across Pennsylvania.

You will manage multiple permitting projects, draft narratives, and ensure compliance with local codes.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Degree in public administration, business, finance, real estate, law, engineering, urban and regional planning or related field; AICP certification preferred.
• Permitting Experience: 3+ years obtaining permits in Pennsylvania including special exception, conditional use, land development, and NPDES permits.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, public speaking, problem-solving, and creative thinking.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of land use permitting from evaluation through approval.
• Travel throughout Pennsylvania for hearings, site visits, and meetings with local officials and stakeholders.
• Draft permitting narratives, coordinate and obtain supporting documents, engage consultants to provide expertise.
• Build strong relationships with government bodies, community groups, and stakeholders to secure project approvals.
• Coordinate sub-consultants, track regulations, and assist with permitting applications.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Problem solving

Creative thinking

Initiative

Multi-project management

Education

Degree in public administration, business, finance, real estate, law, engineering, urban and regional planning or related field

AICP certification (preferred)

Job description

GreenKey Solar is seeking a Permitting Project Coordinator in a largely remote role with quarterly travel to our Oregon office. You will own the land use permitting process, coordinating with attorneys, engineers, and consultants while engaging with landowners, regulators, and stakeholders across Pennsylvania.

You will manage multiple permitting projects, draft narratives, and ensure compliance with local codes.