Job description

IOWN Renewable Energy, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Permitting to join our team. This is an opportunity to support the growth of IOWN and IOWN clients by utilizing your development and project management experience. This would be a fantastic opportunity to step into a smaller, innovative and nimble team putting to use your passion for leadership and utility-scale project development in wind all while working collaboratively with the solar and standalone storage teams in North America.

The candidate will work for a rapidly growing renewable energy company headquartered in San Diego which seeks an innovative, focused, and motivated leader to start a team of professionals doing commercial modeling of projects and deal structures.

Remote candidates will be considered, but preference will be given to candidates who live in or can relocate to San Diego area, CA.

Seniority level will be based on candidate experience.

About the Position

As the Manager, Permitting, you will lead the permitting process for solar, wind, and standalone storage projects from inception to completion. This includes overseeing the preparation and submission of permit applications, coordinating with regulatory agencies, and ensuring compliance with all relevant environmental laws and regulations.

You are driven to get things done, thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a positive response to pressure, constantly collaborating with internal and external parties. You will collaborate with all team leads within the organization.

About Us

IOWN Renewable Energy Inc. is a renewable energy developer and service provider headquartered in La Jolla, CA. Our focus is strongly targeted toward expertly developing utility-scale renewable energy projects (Wind, Solar PV and Energy Storage) in all stages of the development life cycle. We strive to be the front-runner in the development, engineering, procurement, finance, construction, and selling of top-tier renewable energy assets, and to achieve this, we place high value on building a cohesive team that is aligned with supporting our company goals.

IOWN has been operating in Europe since 2012 and with the strong determination stemming from the Scandinavian work ethic and mentality, IOWN entered the U.S. energy market in 2014.

We take great care in our consideration of every new hire, as each member of the team is an integral part in contributing to our success, and our company goal of being known for having highly skilled and professional employees. Our headquarter is located in the sunny beach town of Bird Rock, La Jolla, California one block from the ocean, and surrounded by coffee shops, restaurants and local merchants.

Requirements

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in a business or technical discipline or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in renewable energy project permitting, with a focus on solar, wind, and standalone storage projects.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in NEPA and CEQA compliance, including experience preparing environmental impact statements/reports and navigating regulatory approvals.
• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.
• Strong cross-cultural relationship building and influencing at all organizational levels.
• Flexible and cooperative with a well-developed team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Lead the permitting process for solar, wind, and standalone storage projects from inception to completion.
• NEPA/CEQA Compliance: Serve as the primary point of contact for all NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) and CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) compliance matters.
• Manage consultant scope and preparation of environmental assessments, environmental impact statements/reports, and identify mitigation measures to address potential environmental impacts.
• Identify potential permitting risks and develop strategies to mitigate them effectively. Stay informed about changes in environmental regulations and permit requirements that may impact project timelines or feasibility.
• Work closely with project development, engineering, legal, and finance teams to integrate permitting requirements into project plans and schedules.
• Ensure alignment between permitting activities and overall project objectives.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Why you should apply

• Competitive compensation.
• PTO and paid holidays, comprehensive medical/health plans, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, and flexible spending arrangements.
• Company reimbursed cell phone, fitness and wellness reimbursement.
• Company Performance Communication Plan, including 90-day review (one-time for new hires), 1:1 Meetings, Semi-Annual Review, Annual Review.
• Ongoing training and use of development tools to support your personal and professional growth.
• A vision-driven, energetic, and fast-paced environment.
• Team atmosphere of diverse professionals with the common goal of developing clean energy assets.
• Freedom to take charge of your own assignments.
• Opportunity to build a team.
• Family-friendly policies.

For questions regarding this job position or your application please contact recruitment@iownrenewable.com