Senior Permitting Program Lead - Geothermal Projects

Quaise Energy; Denver (CO); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Quaise Energy is seeking a senior Permitting Program Manager to plan and secure environmental approvals for its geothermal projects, including Project Obsidian in Central Oregon. You will coordinate with regulators, land managers, and consultants to build a scalable permitting framework that supports rapid development.

This role drives NEPA compliance, multi-agency reviews, and permit tracking across exploration, drilling, and transmission, while promoting safe, transparent collaboration with

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, natural resources, public policy, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of environmental and ecological permitting experience.
• Experience with geothermal, oil and gas, mining, solar, wind, or transmission permitting preferred.
• NEPA permitting experience strongly valued.
• GIS or data management skills related to environment preferred.

Mansioni

• Own the integrated permitting program from screening through construction and operations.
• Coordinate with regulators and land managers to secure federal, state, and local authorizations.
• Lead preparation and review of geothermal authorizations under GE Act and CFR provisions.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and consultant teams across projects.
• Support public engagement and community outreach on environmental concerns.
• Maintain audit-ready permitting records and compliance documentation.

Conoscenze

Permitting strategy

Regulatory approvals

NEPA compliance

Multi-agency coordination

Regulatory writing

Stakeholder engagement

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Strumenti

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

GIS

Descrizione del lavoro

Quaise Energy is seeking a senior Permitting Program Manager to plan and secure environmental approvals for its geothermal projects, including Project Obsidian in Central Oregon. You will coordinate with regulators, land managers, and consultants to build a scalable permitting framework that supports rapid development.

This role drives NEPA compliance, multi-agency reviews, and permit tracking across exploration, drilling, and transmission, while promoting safe, transparent collaboration with