Sr. Renewables Land Use and Zoning Attorney - Houston, United States - ThinkBAC Consulting

ThinkBAC Consulting Houston, United States

4 days ago

Description

This is a remote position.

Sr. Renewables Zoning and Land Use Attorney (Senior to Manager level) - Energy Storage

Locations: FULLY REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA); US NATIONWIDE PORTFOLIO

This an opportunity to join an industry leading renewable energy venture with strong private equity backing that is focused on the development and execution of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 9GW of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently in an accelerated expansion phase which includes the growth of their Project Development Team.

The role will be joining an expanding Energy Storage Project Development Team and work with Department Leaders on strategic permitting initiatives (development zoning, land use, due diligence, environmental compliance, state/local level permitting ) across the portfolio.

It will play a leading role working on the permitting/zoning elements of innovative complex renewable energy projects. This will be a collaborative cross-functional scope that is executed through partnerships with members of the Project Development Team on individualized permitting/zoning project development plans and de-risking strategies. This role will sit on the US Project Development Permitting Team and requires Attorney / Legal Counsel credentials OR SME level experience supporting the advocacy of land use permits based on zoning codes at public hearings.

They are committed to creating more renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering comprehensive compensation packages to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks included a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, health benefits, the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership more

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sr. Renewables Land Use & Zoning Attorney - Acts as a key contributor in the areas of permitting/zoning, project risk assessments, and environmental concerns for utility-scale renewable energy storage projects that are to be interconnected across ISOs/RTOs nationwide
Sr. Renewables Land Use & Zoning Attorney - Supports land use, permitting, and zoning inquiries/public hearings related to prospective as well as active renewable energy projects
Sr. Renewables Land Use & Zoning Attorney - Develops and implements a cohesive renewable project development permitting, zoning, and environmental management framework to evaluate new and prospective projects
Sr. Renewables Land Use & Zoning Attorney - Works hands-on with the Development Leads on utility-scale renewable battery storage project specific permitting initiatives across the company's portfolio to ensure projects meet NTP/COD deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ yrs of expertise supporting the build out of complex permitting strategies including early stage development permitting zoning analysis and late stage support of the permit filing advocacy process for large infrastructure projects
Juris Doctor (J.D.) with experience drafting land zoning analysis & permitting plans for prospective energy infrastructure sites
Ability to work hands-on with Project Developers and develop presentations on permitting/environmental project risk, permit filings, and environmental development compliance requirements; Excellent communication skills
Track record of success supporting permitting strategies that have led to project NTP/COD status
Direct experience working through land entitlement, environmental regulations, and land development strategies
Understanding of national energy markets as they relate to land permitting requirements PREFERRED - PJM, ERCOT, SPP, MISO, NYISO, ISO-NE, and CAISO

*The deadline for applications are 75 days from the original posting date

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