Q-Cells North America - Ankeny, IA

posted 24 days ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Ankeny, IA
Utilities

About the position

The Permitting Manager at Hanwha Qcells USA Corp plays a critical role in the successful development and implementation of solar projects by managing and coordinating all requirements to secure necessary permits. This position involves obtaining permits from various agencies, focusing on environmental, building, grading, and other ministerial permits, while collaborating closely with internal teams to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a project-specific permitting matrix for each project that identifies all applicable permits needed by the EPC to conduct the work.
  • Review Owner provided permitting matrix to ensure accuracy to our understanding of the needs for the project.
  • Manage the process for obtaining applicable permits once identified.
  • Generate a clear understanding of the permitting process for each individual permit including cost and associated schedule/timing requirements.
  • Coordinate with the Owner on permitting needs and any other support that Contractor would need to provide to Owner in order to obtain use permits.
  • Coordinate and consult with the project engineer of record and internal engineering team to understand the permitting requirements and any design constraints applicable to each permit.
  • Hire and communicate with consultants to ensure project needs are met.
  • Communicate directly with our internal environmental team to coordinate specific environmental permitting requirements.
  • Liaise with all internal stakeholders including project management, project controls, and estimation teams to inform them on any cost and schedule impacts that permitting has on the project.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and permit conditions throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Prepare and submit permit applications, environmental impact assessments, and other required documentation to regulatory agencies.
  • Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential permitting challenges and develop mitigation strategies accordingly.
  • Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred;
  • Graduate degree in a related field is highly preferred;
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in permitting management for large-scale renewable energy projects, preferably in the solar industry;
  • Strong understanding of local, state, and federal permitting regulations and processes.
  • Proven track record of successfully obtaining permits for complex projects within strict timelines;
  • Insight to highlight key risk factors and provide and deliver best EPC cost estimates related to permitting;
  • Understanding of solar module manufacturing and O&M experience is a plus;
  • Ability to manage and lead large technical organizations, including significant experience managing consultants;
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Strong team player with high degree of professionalism.

Nice-to-haves

  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale renewable energy projects
  • Professional development opportunities
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