Permitting Associate

Permitting Associate at Renewable Properties

**Renewable Properties** **Permitting Associate** **Full Time in San Francisco, CA (Remote OK)** **Development**

Renewable Properties is seeking a talented Permitting Associate with one to three years of experience in land use planning, environmental permitting, and land use entitlements. This role will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of environmental, land use, and permitting strategies for solar and battery energy storage projects across the US. The position will report to the Development team and work to support Project Developers and Permitting Managers to proactively de-risk DG community solar facilities and submit them for local land use entitlements and approvals. The Associate will assist in managing outside consultants, reviewing technical deliverables, and coordinating complete submittal packages to agencies. Additionally, they will interface with internal and external project partners such as Construction Managers, EPC contractors, legal counsel, and Asset Management.

From time to time, the Associate will also manage development-related diligence for project M&A opportunities.

**Responsibilities**

• Support project development team with screening and siting of prospective solar facilities
• Assist with environmental due diligence on M&A projects
• Coordinate internal and external activities to obtain all necessary regulatory permits and approvals
• Aid in the preparation and tracking of schedules, budgets, and staffing requirements for permitting and compliance
• Assist with the preparation and review of applications to agencies, and representing the Company's position in hearings and community workshops
• Manage consultants and assist with project public relations strategies
• Assist in negotiations with regulatory agencies to achieve acceptable permit conditions
• Coordinate closely with internal business partners to facilitate successful project design, construction, and operation
• Assist in identifying conditions of approval that require long-term monitoring and performance reporting for compliance
• Monitor expenses during project development, review invoices, and coordinate with senior management as needed
• Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**

• 1-3 years of experience in land use permitting and environmental permitting
• Proactive communicator and driven to advance team and company goals
• Experience managing budgets and processes
• Attention to detail, work ethic, personal responsibility, and organizational skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, and influencing abilities
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of the environmental, land use, and utility regulatory environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Resourceful and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment
• Travel required as needed
• Energy, real estate, engineering, or business-related master's degree is a plus

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