Senior Permitting Manager, Power Infrastructure

Karpower; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Karpower is seeking a Permitting Manager for its US operations, with an initial focus on Texas and other target locations. The role oversees permitting and entitlement processes for large-scale power generation and behind-the-meter projects across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities include developing permitting plans, coordinating applications and studies, and managing relationships with permitting authorities and internal teams to drive timely approvals and project progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 7+ years of permitting and entitlements experience, with responsibility for securing permits.
• Experience coordinating multiple jurisdictions and complex permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project-specific permitting plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate preparation, submission, and follow-up of permit applications and studies.
• Build relationships with permitting authorities and coordinate across internal teams.

Skills

Permit management

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, Public Administration, Environmental Policy, Law, or related discipline

Tools

AICP

PMP

Job description

Karpower is seeking a Permitting Manager for its US operations, with an initial focus on Texas and other target locations. The role oversees permitting and entitlement processes for large-scale power generation and behind-the-meter projects across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities include developing permitting plans, coordinating applications and studies, and managing relationships with permitting authorities and internal teams to drive timely approvals and project progress.