Manager, Thermal Permitting
Copia PowerDana Point, California
Full Time
Posted October 20, 2025
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Job Description
The Manager of Thermal Permitting is responsible for leading the permitting process for thermal power generation projects, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to obtain necessary permits, support project development through construction, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Obtain all necessary permits for early, late-stage, and construction phases of thermal energy projects.
- Manage third-party consultants and experts supporting permitting processes.
- Coordinate with development, engineering, legal, real estate, and interconnection teams to facilitate permitting.
- Develop permit strategies, track permit efforts, and work with local authorities to secure entitlements.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to identify siting constraints, project design, and permitting strategies.
- Engage with community stakeholders and regulatory officials, representing the company in meetings and hearings.
Requirements
- Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years professional experience in the energy industry.
- Candidates must have experience with the permitting process related to thermal energy projects, supporting projects through early stage development, construction, commissioning, and project financing.
- Candidates must have experience supporting large portfolio projects through the full project cycle from greenfield inception, to financing, and through construction.
- Candidates must have experience managing third-party consultants and experts in support of permitting of portfolio projects.
- Candidates must have the ability to act as the lead subject matter expert to obtain all necessary permits related to early and late-stage thermal energy projects, as well as projects in the construction phase.
- Candidates must have experience coordinating with interdisciplinary teams including development, real estate, engineering, interconnection, and legal.
- Candidates must have experience facilitating project discretionary permitting including permit strategy, tracking permit efforts, working with local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and obtaining all entitlements for successful construction and operation of project facilities.
- Candidates must have experience collaborating with internal teams and external consultants to identify siting constraints, project design, technology options, and regional and local permitting strategies.
- Candidates must have experience leading direct engagement with community stakeholders and regulatory officials, including representing the company and projects in community meetings and hearings.
- Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written correspondence.
- Candidates must demonstrate highly driven problem-solving abilities, integrity, and a strong work ethic.
- Candidates must have a proactive mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Candidates must be able to work effectively within a rapidly changing organization.
- Candidates must have demonstrated collaborative partnerships with peers, management, and vendors.
- Candidates must be resourceful and exhibit polite persistence.
- Candidates must have proven experience with Microsoft Office, including advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
- Candidates must have experience with project management software.
- Candidates must be able to work in one of the specified offices (Dana Point, Salt Lake City, or Lake Oswego) a minimum of 3 days per week.
- Candidates must have the ability to travel up to 30%.
Benefits & Perks
Medical, Dental, Vision coverage with no premiums
Company contribution to 401(k) plans
Annual bonus eligibility
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid company holidays
Wellness and cell phone credits
Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for community and support
Opportunities for professional development
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