vice president of environmental services

Austin, TX

 
 

Business development associate

Austin, TX

Remote

 
 

Project manager

Austin, TX

Remote

 

Mid-level wetland Scientist

Austin, TX

Description: Energy Renewal Partners (ERP) is seeking a Vice President of Environmental Services to join our team.

As Vice President of Environmental Services, you will lead our strategic initiatives in renewable energy, enhance our market presence and foster the development of Senior Project managers.

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities will focus on:

  • Strategic Leadership

    • Drive the vision and strategy for client growth, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

    • Oversee the development and execution of business development initiatives to expand market reach and identify new opportunities in the energy sector.

    • Quarterly and annual company and division goal development.

  • Business Development & Marketing

    • Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote our environmental and permitting services.

    • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and clients to drive business growth.

    • Analyze market trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions and enhance market positioning.

    • Develop, monitor, and track the necessary KPIs to meet the revenue targets of the Environmental Services division.

    • Lead ERP’s proposal process, review and approve appropriate scope and development and evaluation on Environmental Services proposals.

  • Talent and Operations

    • Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the organization, with a focus on Project Managers.

    • Design and implement training programs to enhance communication skills, conflict resolution, and goal-setting capabilities among managers.

    • Mentor and coach emerging leaders, providing guidance on effective leadership practices and career development.

    • Build the Environmental Services team to reach revenue targets and be responsive to client needs.

    • Interview and hire candidates. Create job descriptions for new positions, as needed. Detail roles and responsibilities within the Environmental Services team.

    • Lead project evaluations and reviews, as well as goal planning for management team.

    • Document performance issues and develop Performance Improvement Plans, as necessary.

    • Increase visibility of the ERP team through engagement in organizations, speaking opportunities, and industry events.

  • Communication & Collaboration

    • Lead initiatives to improve internal communication and collaboration across teams, ensuring alignment on organizational objectives.

    • Facilitate difficult conversations and conflict resolution to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

    • Establish clear performance metrics and goals for teams, ensuring accountability and alignment with broader organizational goals.

  • Client and Project Management

    • Maintain and expand client relationships and project opportunities. Goals will include revenue targets and growth initiatives.

    • Manage large and complex projects and provide mentoring for management team on their management skills.

    • Manage client expectations and communications.

    • Identify issues on projects before they become a crisis.

    • Create and track profitability parameters for clients.

    • Negotiate updated rate sheets and/or MSA terms, as necessary.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Environmental Science, Biology or similar science field, Renewable Energy, Business Administration, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior management role within the energy sector.

  • Proven record of successful business development and marketing in the energy sector that contributed to organizational growth.

  • Strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset to navigate the complexities of the energy market.

  • Deep understanding of relevant local, state, and federal regulations and standards for energy projects.

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead difficult conversations and foster a collaborative work environment.

  • Demonstrated success in talent development and coaching.

  • Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.

  • Ability to think strategically and contribute to the development of long-term business plans.

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

  • Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing industry and business environment.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K with employer matching, 12 paid holidays, annual bonus program, and hybrid work from home policy.

Decription: Energy Renewal Partners (ERP) is seeking a full-time Business Development Associate to join our team.

The Business Development Associate at ERP will collaborate with diverse staff and clients to support the acquisition, due diligence, divestment, and development of renewable energy projects throughout the US.

Responsibilities

  • Assessing renewable energy projects of all stages for critical issues and fatal flaws

  • Researching and identifying applicable federal, state, and local permitting and regulatory requirements for proposed wind, solar, and BESS projects

  • Reviewing third-party studies, reports, land entitlements, agreements, and documents for thoroughness and accuracy

  • Writing and editing technical reports

  • Preparing proposals, budgets, and schedules

The ideal candidate will

  • Possess excellent writing and communication skills

  • Have outstanding attention to detail

  • Have a curious mindset and desire to learn

  • Be an energetic self-starter, with the ability to anticipate and resolve problems

  • Manage and prioritize multiple competing tasks

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, biology, engineering, environmental science, geography, geology, or a related field; master’s degree in related field is a plus

  • 2+ years of compliance and permitting experience, renewable energy development and permitting experience is a plus

  • Experience using GIS or other mapping/geospatial software platforms and tools

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K with employer matching, 12 paid holidays, annual bonus program, and hybrid work from home policy.

 

Description: Energy Renewal Partners (ERP) is seeking a full-time Project Manager to join our team. This project management position at ERP will collaborate with diverse staff and clients to support the acquisition due diligence, divestment, and development of renewable energy projects throughout the US.

Responsibilities of the position may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks

  • Managing team(s) of scientists and other professionals to meet client objectives while delivering on scope, schedule, and budget constraints.

  • Be client facing and present reports, ideas, and opportunities to clients

  • Preparing proposals, budgets, and schedules

  • Writing and editing technical reports

  • Due diligence review of documents associated with renewable energy projects at all stages for critical issues and fatal flaws

  • Reviewing third-party studies, reports, land entitlements, agreements, and documents for thoroughness and accuracy

The ideal candidate will

  • Have a background in due diligence and/or permitting

  • Have outstanding attention to detail

  • Possess excellent writing and communication skills

  • Have a curious mindset and desire to learn

  • Be an energetic self-starter, with the ability to anticipate and resolve problems

  • Manage and prioritize multiple competing tasks

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, biology, engineering, environmental science, geography, geology, or a related field; master’s degree in a related field is a plus

  • 7-10+ years of consulting experience (supporting renewable energy projects is a plus)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K with employer matching, 12 paid holidays, annual bonus program, and hybrid work from home policy.

 

Description: Energy Renewal Partners (ERP) is seeking an experienced wetland scientist to join our team in Austin, TX. This role is a full-time, salaried position performed from ERP’s Austin, TX office.

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities will focus on:

  • Leading and conducting wetland and stream delineations for renewable energy projects

  • Preparing delineation reports

  • Educating clients on minimizing impacts to aquatic resources and permitting

Additional Responsibilities include:

  • Conducting habitat assessments for protected species

  • Wildlife surveys

  • Environmental and permitting reviews for renewable energy projects

  • Oversight of safety measures

Overnight travel to project sites is required to conduct fieldwork (typically 50-60% travel)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in environmental science, ecology, biology, or a related field

  • Minimum of 3 years of wetland delineation experience

  • Solid understanding of the Clean Water Act, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wetland and stream delineation requirements, and section 404 permitting is required

  • PWC certification is a plus, but not required.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Critical thinking skills

  • Independent time management skills are required

Benefits: Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Accidental Death, Long Term Disability, 401k (with 4% match), 12 paid company holidays, 12 days of PTO, goal-based bonus program (up to 10% of annual salary) with bonuses issued quarterly.

Career Outlook: Those who succeed at ERP value responsible renewable energy development, client-consultant relationships, and a positive attitude. ERP provides career growth support by funding professional certifications and workshop/conference attendance. Career growth is further supported by providing our scientists with opportunities to transition into project and client management roles.

 

Environmental Scientist

Austin, TX

North or South Carolina

Midwest

 

Description: Energy Renewal Partners (ERP) is seeking a full time Environmental Scientist to join our team in. Environmental Scientists at ERP collaborate with a diverse and supportive team to participate in and lead environmental and permitting analysis of renewable energy development projects throughout the U.S. We’re looking for a colleague who would like to learn from the team, teach their team members, and impress clients with a job well done.

Responsibilities: The Environmental Scientist will support permitting, planning, siting, regulatory, and other tasks associated with development and implementation of renewable energy projects. Responsibilities may include any of the following:

  • Conducting efficient environmental and permitting compliance reviews of renewable energy projects

  • Completing wetland/stream delineations and other fieldwork in diverse and challenging landscapes

  • Produce Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for large acreage projects

  • Characterize vegetation communities and evaluate presence of habitat for species of concern

  • Coordinate with state and federal regulators regarding permitting requirements and permitting compliance for renewable energy projects

  • Writing and editing of technical reports

  • Oversight of safety measures and safe working practices

  • Preparation of applications to agencies and regulatory entities

  • Designing and implementing field surveys/studies for biological, avian, wetland, cultural, and other key environmental requirements for renewable energy projects

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science or related field; Master’s degree in related field a plus

  • 5+ years of environmental consulting experience, experience with renewable energy permitting a plus

  • Working knowledge of the Clean Water Act and wetland/stream delineation methods

  • Solid understanding of the Endangered Species Act and its effect on renewable energy development

  • Experience completing wetland delineations and subsequent regulator consultation, Phase I ESAs, protected species habitat assessments, and construction stormwater permit compliance inspections

  • Experience conducting environmental fatal flaws/constraints analyses a plus

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adequately prioritize tasks

  • Demonstrated project planning and implementation skills

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills to ensure effective communication with coworkers, clients, and regulators

  • Willingness and ability to travel and conduct overnight travel (approximately 40%) for field investigations under potentially challenging environmental conditions

  • Ability to anticipate and resolve problems and collectively work toward solutions

 

GIS ANALYST

Austin, TX

 

Description: Energy Renewal Partners (ERP) is seeking a full-time GIS Analyst to join our team. Your primary responsibility will be to provide geospatial analyses and cartographic services for renewable energy projects. You will provide significant value by supporting land development and siting services for energy sector clients. ERP offers a tremendous opportunity to expand your technical skills to include services such as cartographic design for environmental assessments, renewable energy prospecting services, UAS site assessments, as well as project development skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Routinely create and update maps and boundary files for projects and energy sector clients

  • Support a cross-functional environmental consulting firm by providing quality geospatial analyses and cartographic services (e.g., exhibits for landowner meetings, buildable area figures, new site prospecting analysis)

  • Support project pipeline development through quality geospatial analyses (e.g., project siting using land prospecting techniques, constraints analysis, critical issues analysis, and environmental report figures)

  • Review all map deliverables to ensure high quality and consistency

  • Provide thought leadership for integrating mapping services within existing client deliverables

  • Grow skillset to provide other technical/desktop services

  • Occasional site visits

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required in relevant field

  • 3 years of work experience in a GIS-related role with experience in cartographic design

  • Thorough knowledge of the ESRI platform, mainly ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online

  • General knowledge and interest in renewable energy project development and environmental assessment regulatory frameworks

  • Exhibit enthusiasm and proficiency in process improvement and problem-solving

  • Proven ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines

  • Excellent attention to detail and quality of work

  • Advanced GIS programming experience using python and/or experience creating web mapping applications using geospatial APIs with Javascript (preferred)

  • Experience with UAS platforms and software and/or experience with remote sensing, photogrammetry and orthomosaics

Permitting specialist

Austin, TX

Midwest

North Carolina

 

Description: Energy Renewal Partners is seeking a full-time Permitting Specialist to join our team. Permitting Specialists at ERP collaborate with a diverse and supportive team to participate in and lead environmental and permitting analysis of renewable energy development projects throughout the U.S. We’re looking for a colleague who would like to learn from the team, teach their team members, and impress clients with a job well done.

Responsibilities:  The Permitting Specialist will support permitting, planning, siting, regulatory, and other tasks associated with development and implementation of renewable energy projects.

  • Identifying local, state, and federal regulatory requirements for potential project areas.

  • Preparation of applications to agencies and regulatory entities.

  • Conducting efficient environmental and permitting compliance reviews of renewable energy projects.

  • Coordinate with state and federal regulators regarding permitting requirements and permitting compliance for renewable energy projects.

  • Writing and editing of technical reports.

  • Oversight of safety measures and safe working practices.

  • Preparation of milestone schedules and budgets and coordination with Project Managers to ensure permitting schedule and budget are met.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, engineering, biology, geology, hydrogeology, or related field; Mater’s degree in related field a plus.

  • 2-6 years of compliance and permitting experience, experience with renewable energy permitting a plus.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adequately prioritize tasks.

  • Demonstrated project planning and implementation skills.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

  • Ability to anticipate and resolve problems.

  • Effective communication with coworkers, clients, and regulators.