Environmental Compliance Specialist

Environmental Compliance & Permitting (ECP) Associate

The ECP Associate will support environmental compliance, permitting, and due diligence activities across the development, construction, and operation of utility-scale renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work closely with an ECP Manager and cross-functional teams to advance projects through the development lifecycle. Responsibilities include:

• Support environmental due diligence, study planning, and permitting strategies for greenfield and early-stage projects
• Assist in managing environmental consultants, including RFP support and review of technical reports and permit applications
• Collaborate with development, engineering, legal, and project execution teams to identify and mitigate environmental risks
• Participate in project meetings and provide environmental input to support siting and project design decisions
• Track project milestones, permitting timelines, and key deliverables to ensure alignment with development schedules
• Support compliance efforts as projects transition into construction and operations

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of environmental/permitting experience, ideally supporting energy or infrastructure development projects
• Experience working on renewable energy projects (solar, wind, or storage) is preferred
• Familiarity with key environmental regulations such as CWA, CAA, EPCRA, NEPA, ESA, and related state/local permitting frameworks
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work both independently and within cross-functional teams