Title: Associate, Environmental and Permitting
Company Overview
Treaty Oak Clean Energy, LLC (Treaty Oak) is a clean energy platform focused on developing, commercializing, building and operating utility-scale solar plus battery storage projects in targeted US energy markets. Our mission is to create a sustainable future by providing clean, low-cost energy solutions to the grid benefitting energy consumers, communities, and generations to come. Treaty Oak is a portfolio company of Macquarie Asset Managements Green Investment Group (GIG), a global leader in the transition to net zero.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, and with satellite offices in Houston, Atlanta, and Denver, Treaty Oak features an experienced management team with a track record of developing, commercializing and executing 2 GW+ of utility-scale solar projects, and structuring bespoke offtakes and derivative products for 8 GW+ of power projects in the US. Treaty Oaks management team has a collective 50+ years experience across the critical competencies, including power markets, offtake structuring, design, engineering and real estate.
The Role
Treaty Oak is seeking an Associate, Environmental and Permitting. The role will be responsible for responsible for supporting the environmental review and permitting processes for our solar projects. You will work closely with internal teams, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders to ensure that our projects meet all environmental and permitting requirements. The position reports to the Director, Environmental and Permitting on the Development team.
Key Responsibilities –
Environmental Review:
- Conduct environmental assessments and impact analyses for proposed solar projects.
- Identify potential environmental risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impacts.
Permitting Process:
- Coordinate and manage the permitting process for solar projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Prepare and submit permit applications, including all required documentation and supporting materials.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Monitor and stay current with environmental regulations and policies that affect solar project development.
- Ensure that all projects adhere to applicable environmental laws and regulations.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with regulatory agencies, local governments, and community stakeholders to facilitate project approvals.
- Address concerns and provide information to stakeholders regarding environmental and permitting issues.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate and organized records of environmental assessments, permit applications, and regulatory communications.
- Prepare and present reports on environmental and permitting activities to internal and external stakeholders.
Site Assessments:
- Conduct site visits and field assessments to evaluate environmental conditions and gather data for project planning.
- Work with environmental consultants and contractors to ensure thorough and accurate assessments.
Project Support:
- Assist the Development team with project planning, scheduling, and budgeting related to environmental and permitting tasks.
- Provide support in identifying and securing project sites with favorable environmental characteristics.
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in environmental review, permitting, or a related role.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting processes relevant to solar energy projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel to project sites and conduct field assessments as needed.
Our Values
These five fundamentals guide how we achieve value:
- Integrity: We do what we say we are going to do.
- Collaboration: We know that we are better together.
- Ambition: We embrace challenge and excellence.
- Adaptability: We find solutions and never quit.
- Safety: We effectively identify and manage risk.
Employee Benefits
- The salary for this position is highly competitive and commensurate with experience.
- We offer competitive benefits, including unlimited paid time off, paid holidays, cell-phone stipend, 401K and a fully paid health benefits plan for employees, including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
Treaty Oak is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Treaty Oak operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.