Senior Manager, Environmental Permitting

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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"><span data-teams="true">About Arevon</span></span></span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"><span data-teams="true">Arevon is a U.S. energy leader committed to powering America with affordable, reliable, and secure homegrown energy. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and with a regional office in New York City, the company’s experienced and dedicated team develops, finances, builds, owns, and operates renewable energy projects nationwide. With a strong track record in utility-scale solar and energy storage, Arevon is a trusted partner to utilities and businesses seeking cost-effective, sustainable energy solutions. By prioritizing American manufacturing and domestic energy production, the company invests in U.S. jobs, strengthens local economies, and advances the country’s energy independence.</span></span></span></p> <hr> <p> </p></div><p><strong>The Position</strong></p> <p>Arevon is seeking a <strong>Senior Manager of Environmental Permitting</strong> to lead environmental diligence, regulatory strategy, and compliance efforts across Arevon’s growing portfolio of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. This position requires hands-on project management, ensuring that each project meets complex permitting and environmental standards on schedule and in full compliance. This position will play a central role in advancing Arevon’s mission to accelerate the clean energy transition while maintaining excellence in environmental stewardship.</p> <p>The successful candidate is a proven environmental permitting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You bring a strong understanding of federal and state regulatory frameworks, a pragmatic problem-solving approach, and the ability to engage effectively with agencies, consultants, and cross-functional teams. You are equally comfortable in the field and in stakeholder meetings that help shape Arevon’s long-term development strategy. The Senior Manager of Environmental Permitting will report to Vice President of Environmental Affairs.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead environmental permitting efforts for utility-scale solar and storage projects across the United States, from site diligence through construction.</li> <li>Oversee the preparation and review of environmental reports, including wetland delineations, habitat assessments, cultural and historic resource studies, and NEPA documentation.</li> <li>Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory and resource agencies (e.g., USACE, USFWS, SHPO, BLM, and state equivalents) to secure project approvals and advance consultations.</li> <li>Manage external consultants and contractors, ensuring quality, consistency, and cost-effectiveness across deliverables.</li> <li>Partner with internal teams—including Development, M&A, Engineering, Construction, and Operations—to proactively identify permitting risks and implement practical mitigation solutions.</li> <li>Provide permitting risk assessments and project documentation in support of project financing, acquisitions, and investment decisions.</li> <li>Support environmental compliance through construction and operations, ensuring adherence to permit conditions and environmental management plans.</li> <li>Mentor and develop internal environmental staff, fostering technical expertise, professional growth, and collaborative teamwork – leading by example with good ethical discernment.</li> <li>Represent Arevon in public forums, agency meetings, and industry networks to promote transparency, environmental integrity, and renewable energy innovation.</li> <li>Travel up to 10-20% for internal team meetings, industry meetings, project meetings, stakeholder engagement and regulatory coordination.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Environmental Engineering, Policy or Land Use Planning required.</li> <li>5+ years of progressive experience in environmental permitting, compliance, or environmental project management within the renewable energy or infrastructure sector.</li> <li>General understanding of environmental laws and regulations, including NEPA, ESA, CWA, NHPA and relevant state permitting processes.</li> <li>Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a solution-oriented mindset.</li> <li>Self-directed, detail-oriented and effective in a remote team environment.</li> <li>Proven ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on project execution in a dynamic fast-paced environment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-state permitting portfolios and consultant teams.</li> <li>Proficiency with environmental and project management tools, GIS and/or permitting-tracking software experience preferred.</li> <li>Experience with industry sustainability efforts such as Monarch CCAA, CBA, veg management plans.</li> <li>Cross-regional experience in U.S. with utility-scale renewable energy development with a primary focus on solar and battery storage preferred.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join Arevon?…