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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PermittingRegulatory ComplianceUtilities PermittingWater PermittingGas PermittingFederal RegulationsState RegulationsMunicipal Regulations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Water & Gas Permitting SME position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position, and are there any location requirements?

This is a full-time, remote position with a fully flexible workplace policy. Candidates should be located within 60 miles of hubs in SF Bay Area, San Diego, NYC Metro Area, Denver, Houston, Calgary, or Toronto to foster in-person connections.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

The role requires expertise in leading development activities to comply with federal, state, and municipal regulations for water supply, wastewater, natural gas generation, and datacenter development. Experience in due diligence, discretionary permit processing, acquisition, and pre-construction permit implementation for natural resources, pipeline, and combustion infrastructure is essential.

What is the company culture like at Intersect Power?

Intersect Power has a fully flexible workplace emphasizing deepening social connections through Team Week experiences four times a year and hub locations. They value collaboration across specialties and are driven to preserve the planet through low-carbon energy solutions.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates will have expertise as a permitting SME for water, gas, and utilities, with the ability to secure regulatory approvals for gigawatt-scale clean energy projects. Experience working collaboratively across business, finance, engineering, policy, and other teams, plus location near a company hub, will stand out.

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