Head of Permitting

Zanskar • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

Geothermal energy is the most abundant renewable energy source in the world. However, historically it’s been hard to find and expensive to develop. At Zanskar, we’re using better technology to find and develop new geothermal resources in order to make geothermal a cost-effective and vital contributor to a carbon-free energy future. We are revolutionizing the exploration process, setting new industry standards for discovery rates and finding new prospects at an unprecedented scale. The growing development team at Zanskar is advancing a multi-gigawatt portfolio of firm, carbon-free energy projects, and the time has come to kickoff key permitting efforts. In close coordination with the teams at Zanskar and expert third-party consultants, you’ll be working with Federal, State, and local agencies across the western US to prepare applications and ultimately obtain critical discretionary permits to allow Zanskar to begin construction on a vast pipeline of geothermal energy projects.

Requirements

• BS in related field; Masters in a relevant subject area is a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in environmental consulting, in-house energy development, permitting experience, and/or agency employment in the western United States.
• Experience permitting utility-scale energy projects in coordination with regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Strategize and deploy a defensible permitting strategy to provide financeable discretionary approvals for geothermal projects.
• Engage and partner with internal and external subject matter experts.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of project stakeholders.
• Work with federal, state, and local jurisdictions and community leaders.
• Navigate NEPA and county-level permitting requirements successfully.
• Collaborate with third-party consultants to minimize community impacts while accelerating construction.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• 18 days PTO + PTO accrual increase based on tenure
• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401k
• Stock options
• Growth opportunities at a company with a direct impact in displacing carbon emissions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees