Principal Consultant, Land Use Planner
Core
Lead complex permitting, environmental review, and land use planning for utility-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects in Oregon and Washington.
Role type
Senior IC land use planner and permitting consultant
Builds
Permitting strategies, regulatory applications, and compliance documentation for clean energy infrastructure
Domain
Renewable energy development, land use planning, environmental regulation
Required skills
Land use planning, permitting strategy, zoning analysis, code consistency evaluation, regulatory application preparation, stakeholder coordination, technical writing, project management, mentorship
Preferred skills
AICP certification, wetland and waters permitting, habitat mitigation strategies, state/federal agency coordination, energy facility siting council processes
Technologies
SEPA review, Oregon Statewide Planning Goals, Clean Water Act Section 404, Oregon Department of State Lands, Washington Department of Ecology, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Responsibilities
Lead permit strategies for solar, BESS, wind, and transmission projects; prepare county/municipal land use applications; coordinate with state agencies and local governments; conduct zoning due diligence; interpret local codes and comprehensive plans; develop findings of fact; support EFSC/EFSEC review processes; coordinate interdisciplinary teams; mentor junior staff; provide technical QA
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship