Senior Environmental Permitting Lead – Renewables

RWE; 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

Short-term incentives

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Sr Manager, Environmental to lead regulatory permitting and compliance for wind, solar, storage, and other energy projects across Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. The role requires directing permitting strategies, coordinating NEPA and state reviews, and guiding consultants and internal teams to ensure timely, compliant project development and operations.

Applicants should have a BS in a relevant environmental field and 7+ years’ experience in environmental programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years experience in environmental programs incl. permitting & compliance in energy/renewables preferred.
• Experience with consulting, construction, and/or operations; field work a plus.
• Ability to develop and implement scalable environmental strategies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME on environmental regs, permitting requirements and compliance for federal and state programs.
• Lead NEPA reviews and state environmental review processes; coordinate agency interactions.
• Manage consultants, field surveys, and permit applications; ensure quality and consistency across projects.
• Oversee environmental staff supporting multiple projects across regions (TX, OK, LA).
• Develop permitting strategies, schedules, and risk mitigation aligned with project timelines.
• Mentor team members; drive process improvements and EMS integration.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Teams

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Sr Manager, Environmental to lead regulatory permitting and compliance for wind, solar, storage, and other energy projects across Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. The role requires directing permitting strategies, coordinating NEPA and state reviews, and guiding consultants and internal teams to ensure timely, compliant project development and operations.

Applicants should have a BS in a relevant environmental field and 7+ years’ experience in environmental programs