Position summary

Repsol Renewables North America (RRNA) is seeking an environmental professional to provide development support and management of environmental and regulatory permitting for large-scale renewable generation and storage projects across the US. Reporting to the Director of Environmental Affairs and Permitting, the role works closely with Development, Engineering and Construction, Land, and Legal teams to achieve Repsol’s project and corporate environmental compliance goals, managing multiple external consultants across environmental studies and local, state, and federal permitting.

Why this role matters

Low-emissions generation is core to Repsol’s strategy to reach net-zero by 2050, with RRNA aiming to increase generation capacity by 3,000-4,000 MW by 2027. This role secures the environmental approvals and manages the compliance that enable renewable projects to move through development, construction, and operations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage consultants including scoping, directing, and reviewing the work products of technical and environmental consultants.
• Lead due diligence by conducting and/or overseeing environmental due diligence to support project identification and development plans, and supporting schedule and budget development and performance tracking.
• Oversee studies by determining technical and environmental study needs across biological, aquatic, cultural, and other resources, overseeing study performance and reports, and interpreting and disseminating results.
• Coordinate compliance documentation for federal and state agency environmental compliance supporting permit decisions, including NEPA and State Environmental Policy Act reviews.
• Prepare compliance plans such as Bird and Bat Conservation Strategy, Eagle Conservation Plan, Vegetation Management Plan, and other construction or operational compliance plans.
• Interpret and implement environmental policies and regulations, and lead meetings with stakeholders including contractors, third parties, regulatory agency staff, tribes, consultants, and Repsol staff.
• Obtain approvals by securing environmental and regulatory approvals, licenses, and permits, and documenting compliance during construction, operation, and decommissioning.

Team and stakeholders

Reporting to the Director of Environmental Affairs and Permitting, the role works with internal Development, Engineering and Construction, Land, and Legal teams and engages external consultants, federal, state, and local agencies, tribal governments, eNGOs, and other stakeholders.

Key details

This role is based in Downtown Houston with a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US (no sponsorship offered).

Requirements

• A proven track record providing permitting management for industrial-scale energy projects (e.g. renewable generation, transmission, pipelines); wind and solar generation experience.
• US experience working with federal agencies, tribal governments, state agencies, eNGOs, and other land use planning or zoning entities.
• Direct experience with NEPA compliance reviews, state-level environmental quality act reviews, state-level energy regulatory proceedings, local zoning authorizations, and post-permitting compliance and implementation.
• Working familiarity with federal and state laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines applicable to permitting renewable energy generation projects.
• Relevant experience performing, reviewing, and interpreting environmental impacts analysis (land use/zoning, natural and cultural resources, visual, sound, shadow flicker, communications).
• Working knowledge of geospatial and land use planning analysis and GIS.
• A keen, demonstrated interest in renewable energy and ability to travel.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in science, planning, or a closely related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience performing environmental management and/or permitting services, with demonstrated experience supporting development, construction, and/or operation of renewable or comparable industrial-scale projects.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US (no sponsorship).