Water & Gas Permitting SME at Intersect Power

Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Clean Energy, Renewable Energy, UtilitiesIndustries

Requirements

  • Located within 60 miles of Intersect Power hubs (SF Bay Area and San Diego, CA; NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Calgary, AB; Toronto, ON)
  • Expertise as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in water and gas permitting
  • Ability to lead development activities for compliance with federal, state, and municipal regulations related to water supply, wastewater disposition, natural gas generation, and datacenter development
  • Experience in due diligence, discretionary permit processing and acquisition, and pre-construction permit implementation for natural resources, pipeline, and combustion infrastructure
  • Capability to work collaboratively across internal teams (business, finance, communications, biology, policy, real estate) and external specialties, as well as with M&A, Development, Real Estate, Engineering, Community Engagement, Government Affairs, GIS, and Construction leads
  • Skills in planning backwards from commercial delivery dates, building relationships with regulatory authorities, performing quantitative and qualitative assessments, preparing and filing permit applications, negotiating consultant and vendor contracts, developing execution strategies, and supporting operational compliance for water, wastewater, natural gas, and air quality

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and municipal environmental regulations for Intersect Power's natural gas, water, and wastewater operated assets
  • Prepare, submit, and coordinate discretionary permit applications
  • Lead development activities to secure regulatory approvals for gigawatt-scale renewable energy projects (wind, solar PV, BESS) and energy offtake projects (green fuels, datacenters)
  • Conduct due diligence, process and acquire discretionary permits, and implement pre-construction permits for natural resources, pipeline, and combustion infrastructure
  • Plan backwards from commercial delivery dates and build positive relationships with regulatory authorities
  • Perform quantitative and qualitative assessments
  • Prepare and file permit applications
  • Negotiate consultant and vendor contracts
  • Develop execution strategies
  • Support operational compliance for regulated water, wastewater, natural gas, and air quality

Skills

Permitting
Regulatory Compliance
Utilities Permitting
Water Permitting
Gas Permitting
Federal Regulations
State Regulations
Municipal Regulations

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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