Environmental and Permitting SME

Intersect

1d • $182,000 - $195,000 • Remote

About The Position

As part of Intersect’s Environmental Permitting team, you’ll help advance gigawatt-scale wind, solar PV, BESS, gas, and data center projects from early-stage development through operations. Your work will shape environmental and land use strategy, secure critical permits, and guide projects through complex regulatory landscapes across the U.S. You’ll collaborate closely with development, engineering, GIS, community engagement, real estate, legal, construction, and M&A teams to identify risks early, unlock opportunities, and ensure projects are positioned for long-term success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Urban or Regional Planning, Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, Political Science, Geography, Geology, Hydrology, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA is a plus)
• 5+ years of experience in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, or development of power, energy, transmission, or other large-scale infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience advancing land use, environmental, and development approvals across multiple jurisdictions
• Familiarity with key environmental laws and regulatory frameworks such as NEPA, ESA, MBTA, BGEPA, and CWA
• Experience working with local, state, and federal agencies, environmental NGOs, or Tribal representatives
• Working knowledge of mapping and spatial tools such as Google Earth and ArcGIS Online
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and strategic thinking skills, with a disciplined approach to identifying and mitigating risk
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory issues into clear, actionable next steps
• Willingness and ability to travel within the United States approximately twice per quarter, or as needed

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute environmental and permitting strategies for multi-technology projects, ensuring alignment from early-stage development through construction and operations
• Evaluate site-specific environmental and land use constraints and guide design reviews to ensure compliance and reduce risk
• Approach complex regulatory challenges with creative, forward-thinking solutions that support long-term project and company success
• Prepare, coordinate, and secure required federal, state, and local permits and approvals, tracking status and proactively identifying risks to execution
• Review permit requirements, implementation costs, and logistics, and prepare project-specific permitting exhibits to support EPC contracting
• Research and summarize land use, environmental review, and permitting requirements in early-stage jurisdictions to inform go/no-go decisions
• Attend land use planning, zoning meetings, and industry forums as needed to support project advancement
• Lead environmental and permitting due diligence for potential M&A projects, identifying risks and opportunities and delivering strategic recommendations
• Oversee external consultants conducting biological, cultural, and other resource studies, ensuring high-quality technical documentation and regulatory alignment
• Provide clear, actionable insights to internal stakeholders with minimal oversight, leveraging consultant expertise effectively
• Maintain permitting schedules, budgets, and risk trackers in alignment with broader development timelines
• Coordinate cross-functionally with engineering, development, real estate, legal, and construction teams to gather inputs and refine permitting strategies
• Develop stakeholder materials and participate in meetings with agencies, elected officials, communities, NGOs, and Tribal representatives
• Prepare internal project approval materials for executive leadership, coordinating inputs and securing alignment across team leads
• Partner with the internal permitting team to share lessons learned, standardize approaches, and drive continuous process improvement
• Monitor regulatory and policy changes and clearly communicate potential impacts to project teams and leadership

Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
• Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
• Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot and Maven
• Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+
• 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track
• $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level