Senior Environmental Permitting & Compliance Leader

RWE Gruppe; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Incentives

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking an experienced Environmental Lead to manage permitting and compliance for a portfolio of renewable energy projects across multiple states. You will guide regulatory strategies, oversee NEPA and state reviews, and coordinate with engineering, legal, and construction teams to ensure timely and compliant project delivery.

The role requires a BS in a related field and at least 7 years of experience in energy/environmental programs, with strong leadership and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years' experience with environmental programs including permitting and compliance in energy/renewables preferred.
• Leads cross-functional teams and engages regulators, landowners, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a subject matter expert on environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and compliance obligations for federal and state programs (NEPA/EA, BGEPA/ESA/MBTA, CWA, SPCC, RCRA, etc.).
• Oversees environmental permitting from origination to late-stage, including strategies, schedules, and risk mitigation for project development timelines.
• Manages consultants and staff delivering environmental assessments, field surveys, and permit applications with high quality deliverables.
• Coordinates environmental reviews, NEPA processes, and agency coordination; leads cross-functional project support.
• Drives process improvements, EMS development, and HSSE alignment; mentors staff and sets team OKRs and resource plans.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Permitting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science / Biology / Civil-Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking an experienced Environmental Lead to manage permitting and compliance for a portfolio of renewable energy projects across multiple states. You will guide regulatory strategies, oversee NEPA and state reviews, and coordinate with engineering, legal, and construction teams to ensure timely and compliant project delivery.

The role requires a BS in a related field and at least 7 years of experience in energy/environmental programs, with strong leadership and stakeholder