Strategic Environmental Permitting & Compliance Analyst

Seeds Renewables; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainspring Energy is seeking a highly motivated Environmental Analyst to join the Permitting & Compliance team in Menlo Park, CA. You will own key compliance workflows, drive automation, and serve as a strategic partner across Operations, Sales, and Project Delivery. This role focuses on air quality regulations and maintaining EMS-aligned documentation.

Join a fast-paced environment to shape environmental infrastructure and scalable processes as the company grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in environmental compliance, air quality management, or regulatory affairs.
• Working knowledge of air quality regulations and programs (Title V, NSPS, NESHAP, CAA, CARB).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support to internal stakeholders on environmental compliance and permitting requirements.
• Partner with Operations and O&M teams to embed environmental compliance in daily execution and planning.
• Identify regulatory risks and translate requirements into actionable internal tasks and timelines.
• Architect scalable compliance processes, including permit tracking and EMS integration.
• Drive automation and tooling improvements to enhance accuracy, speed, and audit readiness.
• Develop and maintain Permit Action Plans for operations and renewals.
• Own and maintain the air emissions tracking dashboard with real-time visibility.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Mainspring Energy is seeking a highly motivated Environmental Analyst to join the Permitting & Compliance team in Menlo Park, CA. You will own key compliance workflows, drive automation, and serve as a strategic partner across Operations, Sales, and Project Delivery. This role focuses on air quality regulations and maintaining EMS-aligned documentation.

Join a fast-paced environment to shape environmental infrastructure and scalable processes as the company grows.