Regional Permitting Manager (Central Region)

SOLV Energy•San Diego, CA

23h•$114,173 - $139,862•Hybrid

About The Position

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. The Regional Permitting Manager – Central is a hands-on and regional lead responsible for managing all permitting activities for SOLV Energy’s utility-scale solar, BESS, high-voltage, and O&M projects within the Central region. This role owns the day-to-day execution of the permitting process across assigned projects — from preconstruction due diligence through permit closeout — and serves as the primary point of contact with AHJs, consultants, and internal project teams within the region. Complex or politically sensitive issues are escalated to the Director of Permitting, who manages senior government and client relationships at the program level. This role will be remote to start, then based full-time in office in Denver, CO or Dallas, TX. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in permitting, land use, or project development in the utility-scale solar or EPC construction industry
Demonstrated hands-on experience managing the permitting process for large-scale solar, BESS, or HV projects from application through closeout
Deep knowledge of AHJ requirements and regulatory frameworks within the assigned region
Experience working with federal agencies (BLM, Army Corps, USFWS), state environmental agencies, and county/local building departments
Ability to read and interpret civil, electrical, and structural construction drawings
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to build credible working relationships with AHJs and project teams
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines
Ability to travel extensively within the region (50%+) with occasional national travel as needed
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Studies, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or related field preferred
Familiarity with ERCOT/PUCT, Texas county permitting, Southeast utility commission processes, and Midwest rural AHJ environments is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the full permitting lifecycle for assigned projects within the region, from permit strategy development through final permit closeout
Prepare, review, and coordinate the submittal of all permit applications (building, electrical, grading, SWPPP, CUP, fire, and others as applicable)
Maintain accurate and up-to-date permitting records, logs, and status reports for all active projects
Track and communicate permitting timelines to Project Managers, Schedulers, and other internal stakeholders
Identify permitting risks and issues early; develop mitigation strategies and communicate proactively to internal teams and the Director of Permitting
Coordinate with SOLV Engineering to ensure design packages meet AHJ requirements prior to submittal
Oversee coordination of plan check responses, correction letters, and resubmittals
Ensure all permits are obtained in the most expedient manner possible without compromising compliance
Serve as the primary point of contact with AHJs (federal, state, and local) for projects within the region
Develop and maintain working relationships with building departments, fire marshals, environmental agencies, and other regulatory bodies across the region
Attend pre-application meetings, plan check appointments, and permit hearings as needed
Represent SOLV Energy and the project owner at public meetings and hearings at the project level
Escalate complex regulatory disputes, high-stakes negotiations, or politically sensitive issues to the Director of Permitting
Conduct permit feasibility assessments and preliminary due diligence for projects in the pursuit or early development phase within the region
Provide permitting timeline and cost input to Estimating and Preconstruction teams for proposals and budgets
Participate in project kickoff meetings and handoffs from Business Development to Preconstruction
Communicate permitting requirements and timelines to SOLV Engineering, Scheduling, Estimating, and Field teams
Coordinate with SOLV field teams to ensure inspections are scheduled and passed in a timely manner
Maintain compliance with contractual permitting obligations on all assigned projects
Stay current on changes to relevant codes, regulations, and AHJ requirements within the region