Director, Permitting & Environmental

Savion is seeking a Director of Permitting & Environmental in Kansas City, MO, to lead permitting and environmental efforts for renewable energy projects. The role involves collaboration with project managers, preparation of permit applications, and representation in public forums. Candidates should have a BS/MS in relevant fields and at least 10 years of renewable energy permitting experience, including 5 years in leadership. Savion values employee well-being with competitive pay and benefits.
Savion, a Shell Group portfolio company, is one of the largest, most technologically advanced utility-scale solar and energy storage project development companies in the United States. With a growing portfolio of more than 35.9 GW, Savion’s diverse team provides comprehensive services at each phase of renewable energy project development, from conception through construction. As part of this full-service model, Savion manages all aspects of development for customers, partners, and project host communities. Savion is committed to helping decarbonize the energy grid by replacing electric power generation with renewable sources and delivering cost-competitive electricity to the marketplace.

Our workplace culture attracts competitive, smart, and fun people. We are committed to the health, fitness, and work-life balance of our employees. Our employees are highly motivated, technically proficient, team-oriented, and committed to renewable energy. We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and offer highly competitive pay as well as exceptional above-market employee benefits. Balancing work and play is met with generous PTO allowances and 14.5 paid holidays per year.

Position Details

The successful candidate will be a member of our Permitting & Environmental Team supporting all aspects of federal, state, and local permitting and environmental due diligence for utility scale renewable energy projects.

Job Responsibilities
• Lead permitting & environmental efforts on solar, wind and energy storage development teams working on projects throughout the western United States
• Strategically collaborate with Project Managers to develop project schedules and budgets as part of an overall project strategy
• Lead development of permit applications and amendments, reports, regulatory submissions and data analysis
• Supervise the preparation of permit matrices and oversee implementation of third-party environmental surveys including, but not limited to threatened and endangered species surveys, wetland and stream delineations, cultural resources surveys, and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• Manage and direct the preparation of technical submittals to agencies.
• Develop and approve scopes of work for projects in collaboration with vendors
• Lead solicitations and receipt of proposals from vendors, and invoice review and approval
• Represent the company and provide subject matter expertise in public forums including public hearings, landowner meetings, and conferences
• Schedule, lead preparation for, attend and actively participate in agency meetings and legal proceedings
• Provide support for project bids, power purchase agreements and project sale processes and associated due diligence efforts

Required Qualifications
• BS or MS in natural resources, environmental sciences, environmental policy; or other similar area of concentration.
• Minimum 10 years of direct renewable energy permitting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Project management skills and an ability to be highly organized and manage multiple projects, processes, and tasks simultaneously.
• In-depth familiarly with and understanding of the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation & Liability Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act and the general agency recommendations for complying with those regulations
• Demonstrated experience at Federal, State, and local permitting for renewable energy projects
• Excellent written and presentation communication skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interface with both internal and external stakeholders about project priorities
• Ability to work expediently to meet aggressive deadlines and ability to manage multiple parallel deadlines
• Willingness to learn new concepts—in renewable energy, permitting, environmental, engineering, regulatory, etc.
• Be a team player and comfortable in working in a close-knit, fast-paced environment
• The position will require up to 30% travel
• Position will be based out of our Kansas City, Missouri office or remote
• Title and salary commensurate with experience

Compensation And Benefits
• Title and compensation: Commensurate with experience
• Vacation and holidays: Paid time off plus 14.5 paid company holidays
• Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision insurance; short-term and long-term disability; life insurance; 401(k)
• Savion offers a culture that embraces “flex-time” schedule to maximize both productivity and work-life balance

Contact Information

Please send a resume and cover letter to: jobs@savionenergy.com

Savion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We are committed to a workplace environment that encourages growth and respect for all current and prospective employees. All employment decisions are based upon job requirements, qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is the policy and practice of Savion to prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, including transgender status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or status in any group protected by state or local law.