Environmental Compliance Lead

IPX Power USA, LLC•Beaverton, OR

1d•$270,000 - $290,000•Remote

About The Position

The Environmental Permitting and Compliance team ensures IPX’s projects are responsibly and safely executed, and operated. We secure and comply with project authorizations, manage utility development, and uphold environmental standards from construction through operations. By working across internal and external stakeholders, the team supports land stewardship, compliance assurance, and operational excellence. The Environmental Compliance Lead will lead construction phase permit implementation, environmental and permitting compliance, and revegetation and restoration for assigned projects in construction and operations located in the United States. You’ll be responsible for project management, consultant management, contract negotiations, discretionary permit processing and acquisition, regulatory and permit compliance, and operations phase permit modifications for IPX’s projects. This position will be a member of the Environmental and Permitting team reporting directly to the Head of Environmental and Permitting and will work with third-party EPCs and O&M providers, and internally with Development, Construction, Operations, Asset Management, Engineering, Finance, Community Engagement, EHS, Insurance, and Legal teams.

Requirements

Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
Strategic mindset, with an ability to execute on strategic planning efforts and an ability to nimbly pivot as circumstances change
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Independent and self-directed
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and cross-disciplinary environment
Ability and willingness to travel within the United States approximately twice per quarter, or as required
Bachelor’s plus relevant Master’s and at least six (6) years of work experience in environmental compliance of utility scale renewable energy infrastructure projects; additional relevant work experience may substitute for a Master’s or PhD
Experience working with local, state, federal land management, wildlife, and regulatory agencies, environmental NGOs, Native American tribes, industry associations, and community members
Experience working on controversial projects with a high degree of public exposure

Nice To Haves

Experience in ESA/CESA compliance for solar and storage projects a plus
Background in wildlife ecology a plus

Responsibilities

Lead strategy for permit compliance of operational assets including identification & implementation of compliance tracking solution(s)
In coordination with the development permitting lead, manage permit and compliance requirements for all under-construction assets
Manage environmental permit compliance requirements for all operational assets
Provide annual environmental trainings for onsite operations teams
Direct the work of a network of external consultants in the scoping of biological, noise, and other resource surveys and the preparation of diligence documents (including legal counsel) necessary for operational environmental & permitting compliance
Drive coordination with a network of geographically dispersed internal colleagues in the preparation of reporting requirements, environmental documents, and EPC/Operator contracts to ensure a complete and accurate scope of work is captured by environmental approvals
On an as-needed basis, attend site visits in the field related to construction monitoring, community engagement, or agency reviews
Oversee reporting to agencies such as CDFW, CEC, BLM, USFWS, State and Regional Water Boards, local air districts, DTSC, CARB, TCEQ, and transportation departments
Attend agency meetings, as needed, to disseminate post-construction survey results and mitigation obligations
Represent the company at industry association discussions, and communicate key take-aways for internal teams
Manage and keep up to date project construction and operational compliance schedules and budgets
Develop internal presentation, communication, and approval materials for executive management and other internal stakeholders

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
free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits
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