Power Sector Permitting Lead - Michigan

Power Sector Permitting Lead Michigan

Environmental Consulting & Technology (ECT) is seeking a Power Sector Permitting Lead to support the continued growth of our power and energy practice throughout Michigan. This position will lead permitting and siting efforts for renewable energy battery energy storage electric utility transmission and other complex infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will develop permitting and land use strategies guide projects through local state and federal approval processes and serve as a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex regulatory and stakeholder environments. Experience supporting Special Land Use approvals renewable energy siting efforts Michigan PA 233 state siting applications public hearings and agency coordination is highly desirable.

Working collaboratively with planners scientists engineers developers utilities and regulatory agencies this role will support project development from early planning through permitting and construction while providing project management client strategy and staff mentorship.

Ideal candidates should reside within Michigan or the broader Midwest region.

Responsibilities

• Lead permitting and siting efforts for renewable energy battery energy storage utility transmission and infrastructure projects
• Develop and execute local state and federal permitting strategies
• Support Special Land Use zoning local entitlement renewable energy siting and Michigan PA 233 state siting applications
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies local governments planning commissions elected officials and project stakeholders
• Support public hearings planning commission proceedings stakeholder meetings and other regulatory forums
• Prepare and oversee permit applications technical reports environmental studies and supporting analyses
• Manage project scopes schedules budgets staffing and client relationships
• Support permitting efforts involving EGLE MPSC USACE and other regulatory agencies
• Provide QA/QC review for technical reports permit applications and regulatory deliverables
• Support proposal development business development activities and client engagement
• Mentor staff and support the continued growth of ECTs power and energy practice

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in planning environmental science natural resources biology ecology engineering or a related field
• Approximately 10 years of permitting siting land use environmental compliance or project development experience
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience supporting renewable energy battery energy storage utility transmission or other large-scale infrastructure projects
• Experience with Special Land Use approvals zoning land use permitting renewable energy siting Michigan PA 233 and/or other state siting processes preferred
• Experience preparing permit applications technical reports and regulatory documents supporting local state and federal approvals including EGLE Part 301 Part 303 Part 31 Special Land Use approvals and/or Michigan Public Service Commission siting applications
• Experience coordinating with planning commissions township boards regulatory agencies utilities developers and project stakeholders
• Experience supporting public hearings contested permitting processes expert testimony preparation or other regulatory proceedings preferred
• Strong understanding of Michigan permitting and siting frameworks including local land use processes and emerging state siting requirements
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel as needed

Environmental Consulting & Technology Inc. (ECT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications merit business needs and other lawful criteria. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.