Environmental Compliance Lead

About the role

The Environmental Permitting and Compliance team ensures IPX’s projects are responsibly and safely executed, and operated. They secure and comply with project authorizations, manage utility development, and uphold environmental standards from construction through operations. By working across internal and external stakeholders, the team supports land stewardship, compliance assurance, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for permit compliance of operational assets including identification & implementation of compliance tracking solution(s)
• In coordination with the development permitting lead, manage permit and compliance requirements for all under-construction assets
• Manage environmental permit compliance requirements for all operational assets
• Provide annual environmental trainings for onsite operations teams
• Direct the work of a network of external consultants in the scoping of biological, noise, and other resource surveys and the preparation of diligence documents (including legal counsel) necessary for operational environmental & permitting compliance
• Drive coordination with a network of geographically dispersed internal colleagues in the preparation of reporting requirements, environmental documents, and EPC/Operator contracts to ensure a complete and accurate scope of work is captured by environmental approvals
• On an as-needed basis, attend site visits in the field related to construction monitoring, community engagement, or agency reviews
• Oversee reporting to agencies such as CDFW, CEC, BLM, USFWS, State and Regional Water Boards, local air districts, DTSC, CARB, TCEQ, and transportation departments
• Attend agency meetings, as needed, to disseminate post-construction survey results and mitigation obligations
• Represent the company at industry association discussions, and communicate key take-aways for internal teams
• Develop internal presentation, communication, and approval materials for executive management and other internal stakeholders

Requirements

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Strategic mindset, with an ability to execute on strategic planning efforts and an ability to nimbly pivot as circumstances change
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Independent and self-directed
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and cross-disciplinary environment
• Ability and willingness to travel within the United States approximately twice per quarter, or as required
• Experience in ESA/CESA compliance for solar and storage projects (a plus)
• Experience & Education: Bachelor’s plus relevant Master’s and at least six (6) years of work experience in environmental compliance of utility scale renewable energy infrastructure projects; additional relevant work experience may substitute for a Master’s or PhD

Qualifications

Experience working with local, state, federal land management, wildlife, and regulatory agencies, environmental NGOs, Native American tribes, industry associations, and community members

Skills

• Experience working on controversial projects with a high degree of public exposure
• Background in wildlife ecology (a plus)

Benefits

Compensation: USD $270,000- $290,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus)

Health & Wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision

Time to Recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)

Family Support: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot and Maven

Mental Health: Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+

Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track

Perks & Extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical