Senior Environmental Permitting Lead, T&D Projects

AES Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking an experienced Environmental Permitting Lead to drive environmental permitting for transmission and distribution projects in the AES Indiana and AES Ohio footprint. You will coordinate consultants, manage timelines, and ensure compliance with CWA and related permits.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in environmental science or engineering and at least seven years of permit oversight, with strong regulatory knowledge and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of environmental permitting experience in Indiana and Ohio.
• Experience with CWA 404/401, nationwide permits, stormwater and related permits.
• Familiarity with RTE/ESA/MBTA, NHPA, and ASTM standards like ASTME1527‑21.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting activities for T&D projects for AES Indiana and AES Ohio.
• Coordinate consultants for Phase 1/2 ESAs, ecological and cultural resources reviews.
• Develop and tune permitting programs and compliance standards.
• Interact with federal, state and local agencies to secure permits and approvals.
• Support planning, outreach, and ESG initiatives within AES Indiana.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Stakeholder communication

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

AES Corporation is seeking an experienced Environmental Permitting Lead to drive environmental permitting for transmission and distribution projects in the AES Indiana and AES Ohio footprint. You will coordinate consultants, manage timelines, and ensure compliance with CWA and related permits.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in environmental science or engineering and at least seven years of permit oversight, with strong regulatory knowledge and communication skills.