Adapture Renewables
Renewable Energy
PermittingSpecialist
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“Permitting Specialist at Adapture Renewables. Skills: Permitting, Regulatory compliance, Environmental planning. Support permitting strategy. Assist managing permitting process”
Industry & Context.
Risk identification; Mitigation strategies
Periodic travel, Up to 25% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2-4 years permitting experience, 2-4 years environmental compliance experience, 2-4 years land use planning experience, Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Bachelor's degree in Geography, Equivalent relevant experience, Working knowledge of permitting regulations, Familiarity with NEPA, Familiarity with Clean Water Act, Familiarity with Endangered Species Act, Experience supporting environmental reviews, Experience supporting impact studies, Experience supporting land use permitting, Experience managing environmental reviews, Experience managing impact studies, Experience managing land use permitting, Ability to navigate regulatory processes, Ability to maintain productive relationships, Organizational skills, Attention to detail, Ability to manage multiple workstreams, Ability to manage deadlines, Written communication ability, Verbal communication ability, Willing to travel as needed
Nice to Have
CEQA experience a plus, Proficiency with GIS tools, Proficiency with ArcGIS, Proficiency with QGIS, Proficiency with project management platforms, Proficiency with permitting tracking software
What You'll Do.
Support permitting strategy
Assist managing permitting process
Prepare permitting applications
Execute permitting submissions
Coordinate with permitting authorities
Support procurement of approvals
Assist managing relationships with consultants
Assist managing relationships with legal advisors
Assist managing contract coordination
Assist managing scope coordination
Support representation at public hearings
Support representation at stakeholder meetings
Support representation at regulatory briefings
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Integrate permitting workflows
Track permitting documentation
Maintain permitting documentation
Track permitting applications
Maintain permitting applications
Track permitting approvals
Maintain permitting approvals
Track mitigation requirements
Maintain mitigation requirements
Monitor policy developments
Monitor regulatory developments
Identify permitting risks
Escalate permitting risks
Recommend mitigation strategies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Development team; Engineering team; Legal team
Communication Scope
Presenting status updates; Presenting regulatory findings
Process & Methodology
Permitting process management
Full Job Description
Opportunity Adapture Renewables, Inc. is on a mission to be a leader in this new era of sustainable energy. Drawing upon an extensive knowledge base, we develop, finance, engineer, build, own, and operate high quality utility-scale photovoltaic projects and battery energy storage projects. Our Development team is looking for a talented Permitting Specialist to help support the efforts of our fast-growing company. Adapture Renewables is owned by KIRKBI Climate – the private holding and investment company of the Kirk Kristiansen family founded to build a sustainable future for the LEGO® brand through generations. Overview This position will work in our Development team and support the permitting process for utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects across the U. S. The Permitting Specialist will play a key role in advancing projects through regulatory milestones and contribute to our mission of delivering impactful, high-integrity clean energy solutions. This role reports to the Permitting Manager. The candidate can be based remotely in the U.S., with periodic travel to project sites and meetings with permitting authorities and stakeholders, and our Bay Area headquarters. Core Responsibilities Support the permitting strategy and assist in managing the permitting process from early-stage development through start of construction for solar PV and energy storage projects. Prepare and execute permitting applications and submissions in alignment with project timelines and regulatory requirements. Coordinate with federal, state, and local permitting authorities to support the procurement of all necessary approvals. Assist in managing relationships with external consultants, legal advisors, and environmental experts; support contract and scope coordination. Support Adapture Renewables’ representation at public hearings, stakeholder meetings, and regulatory briefings as needed. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Development, Engineering, Legal) to integrate permitt
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