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Manager, Permitting

Chicago, IL💼 Full-time💰 $118,000–$155,000🗓 2026-08-06 → 2026-09-26

Core

Leading permitting and regulatory compliance for utility-scale energy projects including wind, solar, storage, natural gas, and transmission.

Role type

Manager, Permitting

Builds

Utility-scale power infrastructure projects

Domain

Energy / Power Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Permitting strategy, regulatory compliance, government agency relations, project scheduling, technical/legal writing, risk evaluation, team leadership

Preferred skills

Juris Doctor or Master of Science, multidisciplinary expertise, technical/legal writing, GIS applications, Microsoft Office

Technologies

GIS, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Compile and review permit requirements across local, state, and federal laws; draft and organize high-quality permit applications and supporting documentation; coordinate internal and external technical support from development, legal, engineering, environmental, and construction teams; interface with government agencies to establish relationships and communicate project objectives; manage project schedules and maintain regulatory compliance; evaluate project risks and execute strategies to obtain primary development permits.

Seniority

Manager, hands-on leadership

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