Pattern Energy

Director of Permitting and Development Execution – East

LocationUnited States, United States
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

At Dynamic Energy, we’re on a mission to decarbonize the grid by bringing more distributed renewable energy online across the U.S. We develop, finance, and build large-scale commercial and community solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects for our customers and partners, providing them with the financial guidance, technical expertise, and tenacity to bring these important projects online.

We’re a diverse, collaborative team of professionals with decades of combined experience in solar construction and development. Our approach is firmly rooted in providing our customers with reliable financial and policy advice to make the most of their investments, and built on a reputation for quality, integrity, and performance.


Responsibilities


Job Purpose

The Director of Permitting and Development Execution – East will be responsible for managing site development, permitting, and entitlements for a portfolio of distribution-interconnected solar projects across the East Coast, with a focus on Pennsylvania. This individual will collaborate with internal teams, including origination, interconnection, engineering, and real estate/title leads, to advance projects through environmental and site surveys, permitting, and entitlement processes. This role requires a detail-oriented, proactive approach to ensure projects meet permitting requirements, stay on schedule, and align with broader portfolio goals.


Key Accountabilities

Diligence and Siting: Conduct site analysis, manage data gathering efforts, and support preliminary design and engineering processes required for project entitlements. Assist in detailed project designs, identifying potential fatal flaws and ensuring compliance with permitting requirements.
Permitting/Regulatory: Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of local, state, and federal permitting requirements, with a focus on Pennsylvania’s environmental and regulatory compliance. Manage permitting processes, including budget tracking, schedule management, and identification of key project risk factors. Work with external consultants and AHJs to secure needed discretionary permits required for project construction.
Management:
Internal
Coordinate with internal teams to achieve permitting and development milestones
Manage and mentor up to two junior staff
External
Build and maintain relationships with external consultants and lawyers, ensuring their work supports project success.
Support community engagement efforts, including hosting educational events and collaborating with local officials to promote the benefits of projects.
Work closely with regional environmental and permitting partners and legal teams to identify potential permitting and environmental challenges and develop solutions.
Development Execution: Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and milestone tracking; attend internal status meetings and prepare regular progress reports and present updates to the internal and external teams on a weekly basis. Achieve project milestones per relevant contract (Dev Services, MIPA, etc.) within agreed upon schedule and budget.


Qualifications


Experience/Qualifications/Education Required

Undergraduate degree in business, engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
Experience managing and mentoring junior staff
At least 5 years of experience in land use permitting on the East Coast, with a focus on renewable energy projects in Pennsylvania.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting processes relevant to Pennsylvania.
Experience managing permitting and environmental consultants and engaging with local and state officials.
Proven ability to engage effectively with local communities and stakeholders.
Highly organized and self-driven, with a proactive approach to managing project pipelines.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully with internal and external teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize and present information clearly.
Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently to identify and mitigate risks.

The expected starting pay for this role is $118,000 to $140,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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