# Permitting Specialist (Power Generation)

**Company:** [xAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/xai)
**Location:** Memphis, TN
**Role:** Legal
**Skills:** Tceq, Ercot, Nsr, Psd, Title V, Bact, Laer, Air Dispersion Modeling, Caa, Permit By Rule, Gas Turbines, Emissions Modeling
**Posted:** 2026-05-12

> Leads regulatory permitting for on-site natural gas power generation facilities supporting AI supercomputing infrastructure, focusing on Texas approvals including air permits, ERCOT registrations, and interconnection. Requires bachelor's degree and deep expertise in Texas power generation regulations.

## Job Description

## 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.

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