Principal Consultant, Renewable Energy/Power

Required Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental studies, planning, geography, or a related field, or 8+ years of equivalent professional experience.
• 6+ years of experience in project management and permitting, preferably 8+ years, with experience in the power sector preferred.
• Hands-on experience with federal, state, and local permitting, including preparing local permit applications for renewable energy projects.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate findings to clients and regulatory authorities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead teams, and deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a company vehicle, as the role involves frequent travel across client locations in a large geographic area.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in local land use permitting, including Conditional Use Permits or Special Use Permits.
• Understanding of municipal and county-level requirements such as buffer widths, vegetative screening, noise studies, water quality monitoring, and stormwater review criteria.
• Experience refining project layouts based on local permitting requirements.
• Proficiency in GIS, with the ability to interpret maps and environmental datasets.
• Proven ability to mentor and support team members in a fast-paced work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex permitting and compliance processes for renewable energy and technology-sector projects.
• Oversee the preparation of permit documents, environmental reviews, and technical reports, including biological, cultural, noise, and decommissioning plans.
• Act as project manager, task manager, technical specialist, and QA/QC reviewer for project deliverables.
• Develop permitting strategies, conduct due diligence, and maintain quality control across impact assessment deliverables.
• Prepare technical proposals and support business development efforts to expand the renewable energy portfolio.
• Coordinate with clients, lead meetings, and provide strategic guidance to improve project execution.
• Collaborate with global technical teams to exchange best practices and deliver innovative solutions.