COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Founded in 2009, Apex Clean Energy is an independent renewable energy company focused on bringing utility-scale generation facilities to market, from site origination and financing to turnkey construction and long-term asset management. Apex is constructing one of the nation’s largest, most diversified portfolios of renewable energy resources, capable of producing more than 12,000 MW of clean energy. In the coming year, Apex will bring five new U.S. wind energy facilities online, comprising 1,161 MW of capacity. Apex will provide asset management services on four of these facilities.
Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America’s clean energy future.
Apex Clean Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
We are currently seeking an Environmental Permitting Manager to support our national portfolio of utility scale wind and solar projects. This position reports to the Vice President of Environmental and is based in our Charlottesville, Virginia, office.
The successful candidate will bring at least 3 years of direcly related experience and work with a group of 4-5 environmental professionals to support all aspects of environmental compliance and permitting for wind and solar projects in development and may support environmental compliance aspects of construction and asset management. Work will focus on effective agency coordination, management of consultants to implement necessary studies for wildlife, cultural, wetlands, and Phase 1 ESAs, and internal coordination with Apex to prepare projects for construction, financing and sale.
Our ideal candidate is versatile, team oriented with project-management experience ready to jump into a face-paced environment. The qualified person will have strong writing, verbal communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience in environmental review, impact analysis, and permitting renewable energy projects, and/or applied experience with the regulatory requirements associated with preparing various permitting documents, such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act and Eagle Act, and state and federal wetland regulations is a plus. Preference will be given to candidates with renewable energy (solar/wind) generation and energy transmission experience, and expertise in wildlife biology, natural resources, wetland delineation and permitting and/or legal background. A strong understanding of GIS and the associated value to environmental permitting efforts also required; however, GIS skills are not utilized in this role.
The ideal candidate has a master’s degree in a relevant field. He or she must be a highly motivated and self driven individual with strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and strong problem-solving skills. Candidates must be willing to travel up to 40%.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and review the work of environmental consultants that implement field studies and other risk assessment work products
Manage agency coordination and regulatory compliance documentation during project development, construction, and operations
Complete internal work products as appropriate, such as desktop and field based environmental risk reviews for siting and acquisitions USFWS Tier 1, Tier 2 Risk Reviews, and ECPG Stage 1 reviews Bird and Bat Conservation Strategy development in coordination with Apexs GIS department
Prepare and present PowerPoint presentations for agency meetings develop other materials such as construction compliance plans, environmental training materials, conservation plans
Attends industry events to improve knowledge of renewable energy permitting and to represent Apexs interests
Attend industry events to improve knowledge of renewable energy permitting and represent Apexs interests
Identify and coherently communicate federal, state, and municipal permit and authorization requirements for each development project to other members of Apexs development team, as well as project investors and buyers.
Navigate environmental and permitting risk associated with all phases of utility-scale wind and solar projects.
Maintain relationships with and serve as point of contact for diverse project stakeholders, including environmental and other NGOs, federal and state regulatory agency staff, municipal officials, landowners, attorneys, and third-party consultants and subject-matter experts.
Convey and document the budget and schedule implications of environmental issues or permitting requirements to project developers.
Manage the quality and timeliness of work contracted to environmental consultants.
Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Planning, Law, or a related field Master’s degree strongly preferred
Strong commitment responsible renewable energy development.
Motivated problem solver with an ability to work collaboratively with project teams and regulators to address permitting challenges
Demonstrated planning and organizational skills, and strong communication skills.
Self-starter, flexible, able to run with assigned tasks.
Ability to be highly responsive and willing to work flexible hours, if needed. Apex acts quickly and being able to adapt to changing internal and external conditions is extremely important.
An ability to manage shifting assignments and multiple projects at the same time is a must.
Strong planning and organizational skills
Ability to be highly responsive and willing to work flexible hours, if needed. Apex acts quickly and being able to adapt to changing internal and external conditions is extremely important.
Comfortable managing shifting assignments and multiple projects at the same time.
Ability to take part in collaborative efforts with peers and colleagues.
Willing and able to travel up to 40%
Willing and able to travel on a regular basis (up to 40%)
Must be able to work in Charlottesville, Virginia