Environmental Permitting Development Team Member at Intersect Power

Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Energy, Renewable EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
  • 60 miles of location from any of the listed hubs (SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON)

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, submit, and coordinate agency approval of discretionary permits and environmental entitlements
  • Manage external consultants conducting biological, cultural, and other resource surveys
  • Coordinate with internal teams across departments to align permitting strategies with project goals, schedules, and financing milestones
  • Track and summarize permitting requirements and regulatory changes
  • Partner with the Development team to evaluate zoning, floodplain, biological resources, cultural constraints, and entitlement processes
  • Develop permitting schedules, budgets, and documentation
  • Contribute to internal briefings and materials for executive review and project approvals
  • Participate in public meetings, agency consultations, and industry association discussions
  • Prepare clear, professional presentation materials for meetings with regulatory agencies, elected officials, environmental NGOs, and Native American tribes
  • Assist in coordination of community engagement activities and project hearings
  • Support preparation of permit compliance documentation and reports
  • Review permit conditions and assist in maintaining a comprehensive project compliance matrix
  • Provide permitting exhibits and compliance materials for contracts with EPC contractors

Skills

Environmental Permitting
Stakeholder Engagement
Environmental Policy
Project Finance
Permitting Strategies
Community Engagement

Intersect Power

Develops and operates clean energy projects

About Intersect Power

Intersect Power focuses on creating large-scale clean energy projects that aim to significantly reduce carbon emissions. The company develops, constructs, and operates renewable energy infrastructure, primarily solar power plants, and sells the generated electricity to various clients, including businesses and government entities, through structured agreements known as offtakes. This model provides a stable revenue stream by ensuring energy is sold at predetermined prices. Intersect Power stands out from competitors due to its innovative approach to integrating clean electricity into the economy and its recognition in the Sustainability category of Fast Company's 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards. The company's goal is to redefine the clean energy industry and contribute to deep decarbonization efforts to combat climate change.

Beaverton, OregonHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$7,309MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Energy, Social ImpactIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Family Planning Benefits
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend

Risks

Dependence on large clients like Google poses revenue risks.
Rapid expansion may strain financial resources and cause cash flow issues.
Competitive landscape intensification could impact market share and pricing power.

Differentiation

Intersect Power integrates clean electricity into the broader economy innovatively.
The company has a pipeline of 3.2GWDC solar and storage projects for 2023.
Intersect Power operates in both retail and wholesale energy markets.

Upsides

Google's $800m investment boosts Intersect Power's clean energy initiatives.
Federal incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act enhance project financial viability.
Advancements in solar panel efficiency improve project profitability.

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