Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The AES Corporation is hiring a Wind Permitting Sr Analyst to support permitting, environmental review, land-use entitlement activities, and agency coordination for utility-scale renewable energy projects. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams and supports projects from development through construction readiness.
Responsibilities
- Conduct preliminary site evaluations, due diligence reviews, and constraint analyses to identify environmental, permitting, and land-use considerations for potential project locations
- Support permitting efforts for wind, solar, energy storage, and other renewable energy projects across local, state, and federal jurisdictions
- Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to obtain, review, and organize technical studies and environmental assessments
- Assist with the management of consultants, contractors, and vendors while helping track project schedules, deliverables, and budgets
- Support the preparation of project documentation and compliance packages required for project handoff to construction and operations teams
- Participate in meetings with community stakeholders, elected officials, regulatory agencies, and other external partners when appropriate
- Contribute to cost optimization initiatives, vendor management activities, and invoice review processes
- Learn to identify project risks, communicate concerns effectively, and support the development of mitigation strategies under the guidance of experienced team members
- Support engagement with regulatory agencies regarding project design, permitting requirements, and mitigation measures
- Gradually assume ownership of specific project tasks and workstreams as experience and expertise develop
- Maintain project records, permit tracking tools, and documentation systems to support efficient project execution
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Geography, Natural Resources, Planning, Environmental Studies, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Approximately 2+ years of experience supporting permitting, environmental compliance, environmental consulting, project development, land-use planning, natural resources, or related fields
- Familiarity with environmental permitting, environmental review processes, land-use regulations, renewable energy development, or related regulatory frameworks
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Strong written, verbal, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and mapping tools such as Google Earth
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment
- Interest in learning and growing within the renewable energy industry
- Renewable energy, power generation, environmental consulting, natural resource management, land-use planning, or infrastructure development
- Federal, state, and local permitting processes
- Environmental review, environmental due diligence, and regulatory compliance programs
- USFWS Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines or similar environmental permitting frameworks
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS), mapping platforms, or spatial analysis tools
- Project coordination, consultant management, or stakeholder engagement activities
Benefits
- Annual bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) eligibility.
- Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave).
- Flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the United States.
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