Description

The Manager, Environmental and Permitting (Land Use Permitting) will lead land‑use permitting efforts nationwide, working closely with Development and Community Engagement teams to secure local and state permits. Reporting to the Senior Director of Environmental and Permitting, the role requires coordination with internal stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and external consultants to ensure all environmental and permitting requirements are met. Travel across the United States is required to support the company’s business objectives.

• Maintain deep understanding of discretionary permitting requirements for utility‑scale solar and battery storage projects in assigned region.
• Develop customized permitting strategy, schedule, and budget with the Project Development Lead.
• Source and manage external consultants, including environmental, technical, public relations, local affairs, and legal resources.
• Directly manage the permitting process throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate regularly with internal stakeholders to minimize project risk.
• Engage and manage relationships with local, state, and federal regulatory authorities.
• Represent the company at public hearings, community meetings, and prepare high‑quality presentation materials.
• Negotiate permit conditions with local officials.
• Support transition to construction/EPC, ensuring compliance with issued permits and conditions of approval.
• Advise on permitting risks, costs, and schedules for new sites, both greenfield and M&A.
• Collaborate with internal teams and respond promptly to requests.
• Deliver on project schedules and build effective regulator relationships.
• Continue permitting and environmental compliance during construction and operation phases.
• Travel nationally as needed to support Treaty Oak’s business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, land‑use planning, geography, political science, or related field; master’s preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience obtaining discretionary land‑use permits such as conditional use, special use, zoning changes, and plan amendments.
• Ability to manage multiple time‑sensitive projects and a large workload while prioritizing competing deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Highly resourceful, detail‑oriented, and accountable with strong ownership of work.
• Strong organization, pattern recognition, negotiation, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and address internal environmental questions.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, bend, twist, and lift up to 20 lb; willingness to travel to sites.

Benefits

The position offers a highly competitive salary aligned with experience and a comprehensive benefits package that includes unlimited paid time off, paid holidays, a cell‑phone stipend, 401(k) with matching, life insurance, and fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage. Treaty Oak is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives, fostering an inclusive, transparent, and collaborative work environment.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Unlimited paid time off and paid holidays.
• Cell‑phone stipend, 401(k) plan, and life insurance.
• Fully paid health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance