Permitting and Planning Manager - CAISO

What You Can Expect

The Permitting and Planner Manager is eligible to work remotely in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will be responsible for the management of permitting and land use entitlements, coordination of AHJs (Authority Handling Jurisdiction), representing ENGIE projects at public hearings, and supporting the environmental diligence efforts.

Every day will involve you partnering and coordinating with cross-functional teams, the developers, real estate, execution, community relations, and other groups within ENGIE for the successful execution and delivery/hand-off of new battery storage projects to the execution team for construction and operations. You will manage multiple projects supporting business development efforts in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.   In this role you will also perform as a representative for ENGIE in meetings with the community, elected officials, and regulators.

• Conduct site assessments, constraints analyses, risk assessment for permitting feasibility for early-stage project development
• Knowledge and ability to secure discretionary and ministerial land use and environmental permits for new and acquired batter energy storage facilities across multiple local, state, and federal jurisdictions for projects in the CAISO (California Independent System Operator) region
• Understanding of local requirements, processes, timelines, and costs in project jurisdictions and share information for project budgets, plans, schedules, and third-party EPC Agreements
• Manage technical and environmental studies for battery storage development. Identify and implement problem solving strategies to reduce project cost, impacts, and to mitigate environmental risk
• Coordinate with design engineers and technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to develop permit application support documentation. Successfully negotiate project design with local, state, and federal regulators to ensure project success while understanding project constraints
• Select, manage, and guide contractors, vendors, and consultants to maintain project timeline and budget. Assist in cost reduction initiatives, vendor development, and invoice audits 
• Draft text for use in project origination support, public education, and investor reporting materials

What You’ll Bring

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in land use planning, environmental sciences, geography, or related field in which you have learned business administration, communication, project management, planning, and presentation skills
• Minimum of five years proven track record of permitting expertise in development in a utility-scale environment
• Knowledge of local and state siting and permitting processes and state regulations within CAISO, and federal permitting 
• Project and case leadership skills including a strong interest in managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to communicate efficiently in verbal and written correspondence
• Experienced in environmental analysis, diligence, environmental regulations, and knowledge of renewable energy construction process; real estate development; renewable energy projects/assets evaluation and acquisition
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, project management software, ESRI ArcGIS and Google Earth
• Self-starter, very self-reliant and capable of operating with minimum supervision

Additional Details

• This is a position requiring regular travel to field/client sites and meetings
• Must be available to travel (domestically) up to 20% of the time (and with the need for some overnight trips) 
• Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• Could involve some lifting

Compensation

Salary Range: $112,000.00 - $172,500.00 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your talent acquisition partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes affordable options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match from day 1. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being, including fertility plans. Explore our employee benefits to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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This role is eligible for sponsorship.

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