Plus Power · 3 weeks ago
Permitting & GIS Associate - Battery Storage
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expPlus Power is an energy storage market leader, with a focus on transforming North American electric grids into cleaner infrastructure. The Permitting & GIS Associate will support permitting activities and manage the GIS platform for multiple battery energy storage projects, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and facilitating project development.
BatteryEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Maintain Plus Power’s online mapping system (GIS platform), including data standardization and support for new users
Load and manage data for individual project sites into the GIS platform using a standardized system from various technical teams, including the real estate, engineering, and environmental permitting experts
Support other GIS users at the company with data analysis and map preparation
Execute permitting strategies specific to the project in collaboration with the other Permitting team members, Project Developers, Real Estate, and other departments within Plus Power
Support land-use and environmental permitting processes specific to multiple ongoing projects across multiple states, from conception through development
Support project planning and scheduling in support of the development of a portfolio of battery energy storage system projects
Work with technical staff and project developers to ensure project designs are consistent with permitting requirements and constraints
Research specialty topics and prepare summary memos
Prepare content to support Plus Power’s commercial team in submission of proposals to utility requests for proposals (RFPs)
Research Federal, State and Local land use and environmental regulations and draft detailed permitting analyses to identify necessary environmental permits for prospective sites
Analyze or assess regulatory policy implications to siting and permitting
Support managing and contracting with external specialist consultants, including preparing requests for proposals, reviewing proposals received, and managing those contracts using our internal contracting software
Support the preparation of permit applications to governmental agencies, coordinate with external subject matter experts, prepare hearing testimony outlines, represent Plus Power’s position in public forums and meetings
Review and contribute content for public hearings; represent our projects at stakeholder meetings and hearings
Support negotiations with regulatory agencies to achieve acceptable operating permit conditions consistent with project schedules, costs, and environmental sustainability objectives
Prepare responses to permitting agency information and/or data requests
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as urban planning, engineering or environmental areas
2-4 years of experience obtaining required permitting/siting/zoning/land use/environmental approvals for large-scale/complex development
Detailed understanding of federal, state, and local permitting and environmental regulatory statutes and frameworks across multiple states
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while delivering timely, high-quality results is a must
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and confidently to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and external stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams who are geographically dispersed
Highly organized with impeccable attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to think creatively, bringing innovative ideas and solutions to complex challenges
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in the Microsoft suite of tools and applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Excel
Travel required as necessary to support siting and permitting plans, activities, internal meetings, stakeholder meetings and other related tasks, including possible weekend and evening travel
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Experience obtaining permits for utility companies, renewable energy companies, telecommunications companies or industrial/commercial land uses preferred
Benefits
Unlimited vacation
Flexible remote work
Work from home stipend
Educational assistance
Parental leave
Highly engaging company culture with opportunities for in-person connection and learning and growth
Company
Plus Power
Plus Power specializes in creating battery energy storage systems that enhance the efficiency and reliability of the electrical grid.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.36BKey Investors
Morgan StanleyGreenprint Capital
2025-11-05Undisclosed· $160M
2024-05-01Undisclosed· $82M
2024-02-15Debt Financing· $98M
Leadership Team
Josh Goldstein
President & CFO
Alex Fraenkel
Executive Vice Chairman
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