Dynamic Energy · 15 hours ago
Director of Permitting and Development Execution (East) - Dynamic Energy
Montgomery County, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$118K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expDynamic Energy is on a mission to decarbonize the grid by bringing more distributed renewable energy online across the U.S. The Director of Permitting and Development Execution – East will manage site development, permitting, and entitlements for solar projects, collaborating with internal teams to ensure projects meet regulatory requirements and stay on schedule.
EnergySolarSustainability
Responsibilities
Conduct site analysis, manage data gathering efforts, and support preliminary design and engineering processes required for project entitlements
Assist in detailed project designs, identifying potential fatal flaws and ensuring compliance with permitting requirements
Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of local, state, and federal permitting requirements, with a focus on Pennsylvania’s environmental and regulatory compliance
Manage permitting processes, including budget tracking, schedule management, and identification of key project risk factors
Work with external consultants and AHJs to secure needed discretionary permits required for project construction
Coordinate with internal teams to achieve permitting and development milestones
Manage and mentor up to two junior staff
Build and maintain relationships with external consultants and lawyers, ensuring their work supports project success
Support community engagement efforts, including hosting educational events and collaborating with local officials to promote the benefits of projects
Work closely with regional environmental and permitting partners and legal teams to identify potential permitting and environmental challenges and develop solutions
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and milestone tracking; attend internal status meetings and prepare regular progress reports and present updates to the internal and external teams on a weekly basis
Achieve project milestones per relevant contract (Dev Services, MIPA, etc.) within agreed upon schedule and budget
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree in business, engineering, environmental science, or a related field
Experience managing and mentoring junior staff
At least 5 years of experience in land use permitting on the East Coast, with a focus on renewable energy projects in Pennsylvania
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting processes relevant to Pennsylvania
Experience managing permitting and environmental consultants and engaging with local and state officials
Proven ability to engage effectively with local communities and stakeholders
Highly organized and self-driven, with a proactive approach to managing project pipelines
Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully with internal and external teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize and present information clearly
Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently to identify and mitigate risks
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
Voluntary benefits
Family care benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid time off and bonding leave
Paid holidays
401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Employee referral bonuses
Company
Dynamic Energy
Dynamic Energy helps businesses reduce energy expenses, improve cash flow and achieve sustainability objectives using solar.
51-200 employees
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