Strategic Leader - Environmental Permitting for Energy Projects

LS Power; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance

Paid parental leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

LS Power in New York is seeking a Senior Director, Environmental Management & Permitting to lead environmental workstreams across a generation development portfolio. You will oversee permitting strategies, due diligence, and stakeholder engagement from site origination through construction, ensuring alignment with project schedules and budget.

The role demands 15+ years in environmental permitting for energy projects, senior leadership experience, and strong regulatory relationships with USACE,

Qualifications

• Expert command of environmental permitting frameworks applicable to large-scale power generation (Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, NEPA, ESA, NHPA).
• Experience permitting complex energy infrastructure, preferably combined-cycle facilities.
• Credible with regulatory agencies, community stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority workstreams with rigorous documentation discipline.
• Experience leading teams of environmental professionals and managing third-party consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of environmental permitting strategies across the portfolio.
• Direct federal, state, and local permit applications (e.g., PSD/NSR, Title V, 401/404, NEPA).
• Coordinate with Site Selection & Planning to ensure consistency and support local permitting.
• Oversee due diligence and survey programs (Phase I/II, wetlands, species, cultural resources).
• Represent the company in regulatory negotiations and interagency consultations (USACE, USFWS, SHPO).
• Translate due diligence findings into risk assessments, mitigations, and go/no-go recommendations.
• Build and lead a high-performing permitting team; manage consultants and contractors.
• Ensure alignment with engineering, construction, interconnection, legal, and regulatory teams to support timelines and commercial objectives.
• Define standards for permit files, document control, and audits; maintain governance-ready records.
• Prepare and present permitting status updates and mitigation plans for executives.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory negotiations

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Policy

Job description

LS Power in New York is seeking a Senior Director, Environmental Management & Permitting to lead environmental workstreams across a generation development portfolio. You will oversee permitting strategies, due diligence, and stakeholder engagement from site origination through construction, ensuring alignment with project schedules and budget.

The role demands 15+ years in environmental permitting for energy projects, senior leadership experience, and strong regulatory relationships with USACE,