Transmission Associate, Permitting and Acquisition Specialist

3 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Invenergy Full time

Invenergy is a leading developer of innovative energy solutions. We drive change in the industry by leveraging our entrepreneurial experience and execution capabilities to provide power generation and storage solutions at scale.

This position will be open for application for a minimum of 3 days from the posting date. It will remain open based on business need, which may be before or after the initial posting period.

Job Overview

The Transmission Associate, Non-Environmental Permitting, plays a crucial role in leading the preparation, negotiation, acquisition, and tracking of various non-environmental permit agreements required for high voltage electric transmission projects across assigned territories. In addition to permits, these agreements may also be in the form of easements, leases, licenses, or other contract agreements as needed. Permit agreements may be required from entities such as railroads, Department of Transportation (DOT), state land offices, United States Army Corps of Engineers, county and municipalities within the project area.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to understand transmission project permitting needs and requirements.
  • Research permitting entities' requirements and contact information for preparing and submitting successful permit applications.
  • Interpret and assess rules and regulations of the permitting entity to determine project compliance requirements.
  • Obtain and share location data, including mileposts or legal descriptions where necessary.
  • Review fees and costs associated with permit applications, gather additional market data to determine expected costs to the project associated with the permit request.
  • Review ownership information, including title work where required, to determine appropriate ownership information of the permitting entity.
  • Perform quantitative analysis to assist in determining a go/no-go permitting decision for assigned projects, as needed.
  • Successfully negotiate the acquisition of all required permit agreements for assigned projects.
  • Track project-specific and ongoing permit requirements for the transmission portfolio.
  • Coordinate stakeholder communication efforts and represent Invenergy for all assigned projects.
  • Identify opportunities to eliminate errors and implement process improvements across the transmission portfolio of projects.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • 3-5 years' work experience in the energy, utilities, right-of-way, land management, land use, surveying, or environmental industry.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills to identify and solve problems efficiently and effectively without direct supervision.
  • Excellent communication and networking skills with the ability to write effective, concise communications.
  • Proficient in all MS Office software, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Estimated Salary: $82,500 - $100,000 per annum

Total Annual Compensation Package May Include Eligibility for Bonus Program(s)

Invenergy LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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