[Hiring] Permitting Project Manager @The AES Corporation

Role Description

The Permitting Project Manager leads permitting and environmental development activities for projects across the MISO, SPP, and ERCOT regions. This role supports renewable energy, powered land, natural gas generation, data center, and related energy infrastructure projects from early-stage site screening through permit acquisition, construction handoff, and ongoing execution support.

Working at the intersection of project development, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure delivery, this role offers the opportunity to help shape critical energy projects that support a more reliable and sustainable energy future.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with:

• Development teams
• Real estate teams
• Engineering teams
• Interconnection teams
• Commercial teams
• Community relations teams
• Construction teams
• Operations teams
• Local, state, and federal regulatory agencies

This is an excellent opportunity for a permitting professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is motivated by the opportunity to influence project outcomes from concept through execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, geology, planning, natural resources, or a related discipline.
• Typically 4-8 years of progressively responsible experience in permitting, environmental planning, or project development, ideally supporting utility-scale energy, industrial, powered land, data center, or natural gas generation projects.
• Demonstrated experience with state and federal air permitting for combustion sources, including emissions calculations, NSR and Title V applicability, air-quality modeling, control-technology evaluations, and regulatory agency coordination.
• Working knowledge of natural gas generation technologies and associated permitting considerations.
• Experience supporting or obtaining industrial NPDES permits or equivalent wastewater discharge permits.
• Knowledge of land use and siting processes, USACE permitting, USFWS permitting, state environmental approvals, and related federal and state permitting requirements.
• Experience managing environmental consultants, technical studies, budgets, schedules, and permit packages.
• Experience supporting project development, acquisition due diligence, construction handoff, or operational compliance activities.
• Ability to travel as needed to project sites, agency meetings, and company offices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and project-management tools; experience with ESRI ArcGIS, GIS-based screening tools, and Google Earth is a plus.

Requirements

• Exceptional organizational, communication, analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, and project-management skills.
• The ability to work independently while building strong partnerships across teams and stakeholders.
• A commercial and execution-focused mindset, with the ability to connect permitting decisions to project schedules, costs, design flexibility, and risk management.
• Confidence in technical discussions and the ability to communicate complex regulatory concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong leadership, accountability, and collaboration skills across disciplines and organizational levels.
• A commitment to safe, responsible, and sustainable project development.

Benefits

• Play a critical role in developing and delivering large-scale energy and infrastructure projects across key U.S. markets.
• Work on a diverse portfolio that includes renewable energy, powered land, natural gas generation, and emerging energy solutions.
• Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary teams and industry experts.
• Gain exposure to projects across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career growth within a dynamic and expanding organization.
• Contribute to innovative projects that help meet growing energy and infrastructure demands while supporting responsible environmental development.

Measure of Success

Success in this role will be demonstrated through the ability to:

• Proactively identify permitting risks.
• Deliver high-quality permit applications and technical analyses.
• Support project execution.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining compliance and project momentum.
• Identify permitting risks and critical-path requirements early enough to inform site selection, design, and investment decisions.
• Ensure applications and technical deliverables are complete, accurate, internally aligned, and submitted on schedule.
• Preserve reasonable construction and operational flexibility while meeting regulatory requirements.
• Actively manage consultants, budgets, and schedules, with timely escalation of material changes.
• Provide clear, usable permit conditions, commitments, and compliance requirements at handoff.

Work Environment

This position is primarily remote and offers the opportunity to collaborate with teams, consultants, regulators, and stakeholders across multiple regions. Periodic travel is expected based on project and agency requirements. The role provides exposure to a broad range of infrastructure projects, regulatory environments, and cross-functional teams, creating significant opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.