Renewable Properties is seeking a talented Permitting Associate with one to three years of experience in land use planning, environmental permitting, and land use entitlements. This role will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of environmental, land use, and permitting strategies for solar and battery energy storage projects across the US. This position will report to the Development team and work to support Project Developers and Permitting Managers to proactively de-risk DG/community solar facilities and submit them for local land use entitlements and approvals. This position will assist in managing outside consultants, reviewing technical deliverables, and coordinating complete submittal packages to agencies. Additionally, this role will interface with internal and external project partners such as Construction Managers, EPC contractors, legal counsel, and Asset Management. From time to time, this position will also manage development-related diligence for project M&A opportunities.Responsibilities:Support project development team with screening and siting of prospective solar facilitiesAssist with environmental due diligence on M&A projectsAssist with internal and external coordination for activities to obtain all local, state, and Federal regulatory, siting, and environmental permits and approvals needed to construct and operate the facility in a manner consistent with Company objectivesAid in the preparation and tracking of milestone schedules, budgets, and staffing requirements to complete permitting and compliance on assigned projects with an eye toward avoidance and minimization of overly complex permitting requirementsAssist with preparation and review of applications to agencies; assist with representing the Company's position in hearings and community workshopsAssist with the management of consultantsAssist the project public relations strategies; and provide research for siting, land use, wetland, and wildlife permitsAssist in negotiations with wildlife, land use, and other regulatory/resource agencies to achieve acceptable permit conditions consistent with project and Company goals, schedules, costs, and environmental protectionCoordinate closely with other internal business partners, including Origination, Project Finance, Construction, and Asset Management to facilitate the successful design, interconnection, construction, and long-term operation of projectsAssist Asset Management in identifying conditions of approval that require long-term monitoring and performance reporting for complianceAssist in monitoring CAPEX expenses during the development of projects, review invoices for accuracy and budget conformance, and coordinate with senior management as neededOther duties as assignedQualifications:1-3 years experience in land use permitting and environmental permittingProactive communicator and driven to advance team and company goalsExperience managing budgets and processesRigorous attention to detail, work ethic, personal responsibility, work product ownership and organizational skillsStrong project management, organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal, public speaking and influencing abilities coupled with exceptional verbal and written communication skillsSophisticated understanding of the environmental, land use, and utility regulatory environmentAbility to work in a fast-paced business environmentEffective analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve time-sensitive issues with precisionDriven, resourceful and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environmentTravel required as neededEnergy, real estate, engineering, or business-related master's degree is a plus