Environmental Permitting Development Team Member

Location & Team Gatherings

Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016. We’ve been very intentional about the way we do things. We are not work‑from‑home, hybrid, or in‑office – we are any and all of those options! Deepening social connections and offering shared experiences is a cornerstone of the way we work. We connect as a team at our Team Week experiences four times a year and at our recently established Hub locations - SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY;
Denver, CO;
Houston, TX;
Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON.

We are currently looking for candidates located within 60 miles of any of the listed hubs to foster more in‑person connections while maintaining our flexible remote culture.

As part of Intersect’s Environmental & Permitting team, you’ll support the development of large‑scale energy projects across the Western U.S. and Great Plains. You’ll help craft compliant, community‑focused permitting strategies for solar, wind, storage, data center, and transmission projects, collaborating closely with teams across development, legal, real estate, and engineering to advance Intersect’s growth pipeline. This is a growth‑focused role for someone eager to build expertise across environmental policy, project finance, and stakeholder engagement.

The position is expected to start as soon as possible, with a 4–6 week training period to reach full productivity by the end of the first quarter following hire.

This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the energy transition by ensuring that every project we develop is environmentally sound, responsibly sited, and fully permitted. The Environmental & Permitting team bridges technical analysis and stakeholder collaboration — engaging agencies, communities, and partners to secure approvals that enable project success. Joining this team means gaining deep experience in environmental review, land use, and policy while contributing to impactful, large‑scale energy solutions.

• Prepare, submit, and coordinate agency approval of discretionary permits and environmental entitlements critical to project success
• Manage external consultants conducting biological, cultural, and other resource surveys; ensure quality and timeliness of diligence deliverables
• Coordinate with internal teams across departments to align permitting strategies with project goals, schedules, and financing milestones
• Track and summarize permitting requirements and regulatory changes to inform development strategy

• Partner with the Development team to evaluate zoning, floodplain, biological resources, cultural constraints, and entitlement processes to identify potential risks and opportunities
• Develop permitting schedules, budgets, and documentation to support project readiness and lender diligence
• Contribute to internal briefings and materials for executive review and project approvals

• Participate in public meetings, agency consultations, and industry association discussions; summarize key insights for internal teams
• Prepare clear, professional presentation materials for meetings with regulatory agencies, elected officials, environmental NGOs, and Native American tribes
• Assist in coordination of community engagement activities and project hearings

• Support preparation of permit compliance documentation and reports to regulatory agencies
• Review permit conditions and assist in maintaining a comprehensive project compliance matrix
• Provide permitting exhibits and compliance materials for contracts with EPC contractors

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment
• Independent thinker who proactively seeks solutions and asks clarifying questions
• Adaptability to changing priorities and new challenges
• Familiarity with land use planning and environmental…