Permitting Specialist (Power Generation)

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, submission, and management of all power generation permits in Texas, including TCEQ New Source Review (NSR), Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), Title V operating permits, and Permit by Rule applications for gas turbines and generators.
• Manage ERCOT generation resource registration, interconnection studies, and all related filings for on-site power plants.
• Coordinate with internal teams to compile technical documentation, air emissions modeling, BACT analyses, noise studies, and other supporting materials for permit applications.
• Build and maintain relationships with Texas regulatory agencies (TCEQ, ERCOT, RRC, Railroad Commission, local air districts, and municipalities) to expedite reviews and resolve comments.
• Develop permitting strategies and timelines aligned with aggressive project schedules for new power generation builds and expansions.
• Track permit conditions, compliance reporting, and renewal requirements; support audits and operational compliance for running generation assets.
• Monitor evolving Texas regulations on emissions, greenhouse gases, grid reliability, and energy infrastructure; provide risk assessments and mitigation recommendations to leadership.
• Support public hearings, variance requests, and stakeholder engagement as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Law, Energy Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Direct experience with large-scale on-site generation projects (>50 MW) supporting data centers or hyper-scale facilities in Texas.
• Familiarity with BACT/LAER determinations, air dispersion modeling, and emissions control technologies for gas turbines.
• Experience with Texas Senate Bill 6 / data center power incentives and related energy infrastructure approvals.
• Background supporting both construction and operational phases of power plants.
• Prior work with consultants on noise, traffic, cultural resources, and endangered species assessments.
• Direct experience in power generation permitting, with strong hands-on expertise in Texas.
• Proven success securing major air permits (NSR/PSD/Title V), ERCOT approvals, and related authorizations for natural gas-fired turbines or similar generation projects.
• Deep knowledge of TCEQ air permitting rules, ERCOT processes, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regulations, and federal CAA requirements.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple complex permit applications simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills for regulatory filings and agency interactions.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel frequently to Texas for agency meetings, hearings, and site visits as needed.
• Ability to work extended hours during critical permitting and comment response periods.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset in a fast-moving, high-ambiguity environment.