Renewable Energy Project Coordinator

The Renewable Energy Project Coordinator role at beBee Careers involves coordinating with internal teams and external consultants on environmental assessments and permitting for solar facilities. Responsibilities include tracking project progress, preparing applications, and ensuring compliance with zoning ordinances. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in land use permitting. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working conditions, allowing for remote work.
About the Role:
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This role involves working closely with internal teams, including permitting, engineering, finance, real estate, and other disciplines, as well as external counsel and other consultants with the opportunity to work remotely. The successful candidate will report directly to the Southeast Permitting Manager.
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• Track progress and provide regular updates using shared internal databases to keep colleagues and management aware of on-going communications, activities, and developments
• Coordinate consultants and manage timelines and deliverables pertaining to Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments, National Environmental Policy Act reports, jurisdictional wetland delineations, civil survey, and Geotechnical investigations and others as needed
• Represent the organization, in conjunction with key consultants and specialists, in discussions with state and federal permitting authorities
• Navigate county GIS and zoning maps; locate, identify, and interpret relevant land use ordinances; and contact local jurisdictions to determine zoning process and requirements
• Prepare and submit rezoning, variance, Special Use Permit, and Conditional Use Permit applications
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Responsibilities:
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• Work in conjunction with senior permitting staff and local jurisdictions to help develop land use ordinances to allow for permitting of solar facilities
• Provide critical information to the design team to ensure that projects comply with all relevant design guidelines and ordinances
• Prepare for hearings and meetings by researching local zoning ordinances and land use plans, and by managing development of appropriate materials in collaboration with internal and external team members
• Attend site visits to proposed development locations
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Requirements:
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• A four-year degree in public policy/planning, environmental science, natural resources, engineering, sustainability, or equivalent
• Three to five years' experience required in land use permitting and environmental permitting either in public or private sector
• Excellent communication and analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team and take the initiative to follow up as needed
• Proficiency in project management software and MS Office suite
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We Offer:
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A competitive salary, bonus structure, a benefits program, and flexible working conditions. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.