Hanwha Energy USA
Environmental Permitting Specialist
Houston, TX
Sponsorship not specified$20k-$30kDetected 46 days ago
ComplianceCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills
About the role
- Hanwha Energy USA, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is part of the Hanwha Group-a FORTUNE Global 300 company and one of South Korea's most respected business enterprises.
- With over a decade of experience delivering high-quality, utility-scale energy projects across North America, Hanwha Energy USA has evolved into a comprehensive energy solutions provider.
- Our portfolio now spans utility-scale renewables, natural gas generation, retail electricity, and strategic partnerships that power America's growing data center industry.
Responsibilities
- Permitting Strategy & Support
- Develop and implement environmental permitting strategies to support new and existing gas power generation facilities, balancing regulatory compliance with operational and commercial needs.
- Support project development teams by identifying permitting requirements early and helping align permitting schedules with construction and operational timelines.
- Identify opportunities to streamline permits, reduce approval timelines, and maintain flexibility for future operational changes.
- Support plant operations with interpretation of permit requirements, reporting instructions, and recordkeeping expectations.
- Operational Support
- Support permitting and compliance needs for plant modifications, maintenance projects, and operational changes.
- Maintain organized permitting and compliance records and support internal compliance tracking systems.
- Assist in developing compliance guidance and training materials for internal teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in environmental permitting, compliance, or regulatory support for power generation or similar industrial facilities.
- Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, particularly air and water programs.
- Experience preparing or coordinating permit applications and regulatory reports.
- Ability to communicate effectively with regulators, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
- Experience permitting or supporting operations in Texas (TCEQ) and/or PJM states.
- Familiarity with gas-fired power generation facilities (simple-cycle, combined-cycle, or cogeneration).
- Prepare and manage applications for air permits, water permits, and other environmental approvals required for development, construction, and operations.
- Assist with public notice activities and responses to agency or public comments where required.
- Permit-required certifications and compliance reports
Nice to have
- Experience in Texas and PJM states is strongly preferred.
Compensation
- $110,000 - $135,000 salary
- Air emissions reporting and annual emissions inventories
Company info
- Hanwha Renewables - specializing in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
- Chariot Energy - providing retail electricity services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in deregulated markets
- All duties will be assigned in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
Equal opportunity
- Hanwha Energy USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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