Senior Mine Permitting & NEPA Lead

Sunstone Environmental Solutions, LLC; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Sunstone Environmental Solutions, LLC in Reno, NV, is seeking an Environmental Permitting Manager to lead mine permitting and environmental projects across the Western U.S. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and client communications, while developing permitting strategies and coordinating with agencies.

The role emphasizes practical solutions, strong client relationships, and ownership of decisions within your area, without traditional sales goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resource management, geology, engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting, mine permitting, or a related regulatory role.
• Hands-on experience with mine permitting and environmental review, including NEPA and state mine permitting in Nevada or a similar western state.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple permitting and environmental projects, including scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, work plans, status updates, and client progress reports.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with agencies to advance permitting and NEPA processes.

Skills

Strong client-facing communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resource management, geology, engineering, or a related field

Job description

Sunstone Environmental Solutions, LLC in Reno, NV, is seeking an Environmental Permitting Manager to lead mine permitting and environmental projects across the Western U.S. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and client communications, while developing permitting strategies and coordinating with agencies.

The role emphasizes practical solutions, strong client relationships, and ownership of decisions within your area, without traditional sales goals.