Energy Renewal Partners Is Growing!
We are always looking for the best talent. We want to hear from you if you excel at what you do, are looking for exciting challenges, and believe in being “Responsive, Reliable, and Reasonable.”
We are currently looking to fill the positions below.
To apply for a position, please click on the “Apply” link below the position you are interested in.
Vice President of Environmental services
Austin, TX
Description: ERP is seeking a Vice President of Environmental Services to join our team
The Vice President of Environmental Services role is a key member to the executive team. As Vice President of Environmental Services, you will lead our strategic initiatives in renewable energy, enhance our market presence and foster the development of Senior Project Managers. This role combines technical expertise with business development, marketing acumen and a focus on effective communication and leadership development. We are looking to add someone to our growing team to build on ERP’s legacy of success and bring our organization to the next level. Responsibilities of the Vice President of Environmental Services may include but are not limited to the following tasks.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
Drive the vision and strategy for client growth, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Oversee the development and execution of business development initiatives to expand market reach and identify new opportunities in the energy sector.
Quarterly and annual company and division goal development.
Business Development & Marketing:
Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote our environmental and permitting services.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and clients to drive business growth.
Analyze market trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions and enhance market postioning.
Develop, monitor, and track the necessary KPIs to meet the revenue targets of the Environmental Services division.
Lead ERP’s proposal process, review and approve appropriate scope development and evaluation on Environmental Services proposals.
Talent & Operations:
Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the organization, with a focus on Project Managers.
Design and implement training programs to enhance communication skills, conflict resolution, and goal setting capabilities among managers.
Mentor and coach emerging leaders, providing guidance on effective leadership practices and career development.
Build the Environmental Services team to reach revenue targets and be responsive to client needs.
Interview and hire candidates. Create job descriptions for new positions, as needed. Detail roles and responsibilities within the Environmental Services team.
Lead project evaluations and reviews, as well as goal planning for management team.
Document performance issues and develop Performance Improvement Plans, as necessary.
Increase visibility of the ERP team through engagement in organizations, speaking opportunities, and industry events.
Communication & Collaboration:
Lead initiatives to improve internal communication and collaboration across teams, ensuring alignment on organizational objectives.
Facilitate difficult conversations and conflict resolution to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Establish clear performance metrics and goals for teams, ensuring accountability and alignment with broader organizational goals.
Client & Project Management:
Maintain and expand client relationships and project opportunities. Goals will include revenue targets and growth initiatives.
Manage large and complex projects and provide mentoring for management team on their management skills.
Manage client expectations and communications.
Identify issues on projects before they become a crisis.
Create and track profitability parameters for clients.
Negotiate updated rate sheets and/or MSA terms, as necessary.
Qualifications:
Degree in Environmental Science, Biology or similar science field, Renewable Energy, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years experience in a senior management role within the energy sector.
Proven record of successful business development and marketing in the energy sector that contributed to organizational growth.
Strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset to navigate the complexities of the energy market.
Deep understanding of relevant local, state, and federal regulations and standards for energy projects.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead difficult conversations and foster a collaborative work environment.
Demonstrated success in talent development and coaching.
Strong leadership and decision making abilities.
Ability to think strategically and contribute to the development of long-term business plans.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing industry and business environment.
Benefits include: medical insurance, 401K with employer matching, 12 paid holidays, annual bonus program, paid time off (PTO), dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance (short- and long-term disability), hybrid work from home policy.
Senior environmental scientist
Austin, TX
Environmental scientist (Natural Resources)
Austin, TX
Remote
Land Agent
Austin, TX
Description: ERP is seeking a full-time Senior Environmental Scientist to join our team.
Senior Environmental Scientists at ERP collaborate with a diverse and supportive team to participate in and lead environmental and permitting analysis and natural resource surveys of energy development projects throughout the U.S. We are looking for a colleague who would like to lead, mentor, and manage teams of scientists and impress clients with a job well done.
Responsibilities: The Senior Environmental Scientist will lead permitting, planning, siting, regulatory, and other tasks associated with development and implementation of renewable energy projects. Responsibilities may include any of the following:
Project Leadership & Oversight
Serve as Technical Lead on complex, multidisciplinary projects.
Oversee project scope, budget, and timelines with minimal supervision.
Ensure regulatory compliance and technical quality across project deliverables.
Mentorship & Supervision
Provide mentorship and training to junior staff, including field methods, reporting standards and career development.
Review and approve technical reports and field data collected by others.
Delegate tasks appropriately and manage workloads of small teams.
Technical Expertise
Be recognized as a subject matter expert in a specialty area (e.g., NEPA, ESA compliance, wetlands delineations, acoustic bat surveys)
Provide QA/QC reviews and technical guidance for complex studies or assessments
Conduct efficient environmental and permitting compliance reviews of energy projects, identifying red flags and critical issues.
Completing wetland/stream delineations and other fieldwork in diverse and challenging landscapes.
Produce Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for large acreage projects.
Characterize vegetation communities and evaluate the presence of habitat for species of concern.
Coordinate with state and federal regulators regarding permitting requirements and permitting compliance for renewable energy projects.
Writing and editing technical reports.
Oversight of safety measures and safe working practices.
Preparation of applications to agencies and regulatory entities.
Designing and implementing field surveys/studies for biological, avian, wetland, cultural, and other key environmental requirements for renewable energy projects.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field; Master’s degree in related field a plus
7-10+ years of environmental consulting experience, experience with renewable energy permitting a plus
Working knowledge of the Clean Water Act and wetland/stream delineation methods
Solid understanding of the Endangered Species Act and its effect on renewable energy development
Experience conducting environmental fatal flaws/constraints analyses a plus
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adequately prioritize tasks
Demonstrated planning and implementation skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills to ensure effective communication with coworkers, clients, and regulators
Willingness and ability to conduct overnight travel (approximately 40%) for field investigations under potentially challenging environmental conditions
Ability to anticipate problems and collectively work toward solutions
Benefits include: medical insurance, 401K with employer matching, 12 paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), discretionary quarterly bonus, dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance (short- and long-term disability).
Description: Energy Renewal Partners (ERP) is seeking a full-time Environmental Scientist to join our team.
Environmental Scientists at ERP collaborate with a diverse and supportive team to participate in and lead environmental and permitting analysis of renewable energy development projects throughout the U.S. We are looking for a colleague who would like to learn from the team, teach their team members, and impress clients with a job well done.
Responsibilities: The Environmental Scientist will support permitting, planning, siting, regulatory, and other tasks associated with development and implementation of renewable energy projects. Responsibilities may include any of the following:
Conducting efficient environmental and permitting compliance reviews of renewable energy projects.
Completing wetland/stream delineations and other fieldwork in diverse and challenging landscapes.
Produce Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for large acreage projects.
Characterize vegetation communities and evaluate the presence of habitat for species of concern.
Coordinate with state and federal regulators regarding permitting requirements and permitting compliance for renewable energy projects.
Writing and editing of technical reports.
Oversight of safety measures and safe working practices.
Preparation of applications to agencies and regulatory entities.
Designing and implementing field surveys/studies for biological, avian, wetland, cultural, and other key environmental requirements for renewable energy projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field; Mater’s degree in related field a plus
2+ years of environmental consulting experience, experience with renewable energy permitting a plus.
Working knowledge of the Clean Water Act and wetland/stream delineation methods
Solid understanding of the Endangered Species Act and its effect on renewable energy development
Experience completing wetland delineations and subsequent regulator consultation, Phase I ESAs, protected species habitat assessments, and construction stormwater permit compliance inspections
Experience conducting environmental fatal flaws/constraints analyses a plus
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adequately prioritize tasks
Demonstrated planning and implementation skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills to ensure effective communication with coworkers, clients, and regulators
Willingness and ability to conduct overnight travel (approximately 40%) for field investigations under potentially challenging environmental conditions
Ability to anticipate problems and collectively work toward solutions
ArcGIS experience a plus
Benefits include: medical insurance, 401K with employer matching, 12 paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), discretionary quarterly bonus, dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance (short- and long-term disability).
Description: Energy Renewal Partners (ERP) is seeking an experienced Land Agent to join our team. Your primary responsibility will be to work with potential clients to secure land positions associated with energy products. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in energy development projects and effective organizational skills. Real estate experience is a plus.
Responsibilities:
Extensive travel (70%).
Work with clients to secure land positions associated with renewable energy projects.
Research contact information for landowners, including items such as phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, and other details for all potential participants within a prospective area.
Prioritize work based on client requests and prospect priorities.
Engage directly with landowner or their representative via email, phone, video call, and/or in-person, to discuss the execution of solar and/or wind and/or energy storage lease, easement, or purchase option.
Coordinate directly and communicate effectively with the Project Manager and client, and other representatives as needed for project development.
Familiar with securing real estate documentation, including title commitments, deeds, trust certificates, articles of incorporation, operating agreements, etc.
Provide the landowner information and documentation for the firm to draft executable land agreements.
Responsible for working with landowners to facilitate the execution of all land agreements.
Provide weekly summary of landowner engagements and progress on site control of prospective areas.
Track local politics and provide insight to the firm on incentives and activities that may influence landowner engagements.
Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to public hearing attendance and support, or other liaison activities for which landowner knowledge and relationships may be necessary.
40 hours per week. Early morning or evenings may be required to facilitate landowner schedules. Some weeks may require additional time.
Qualifications:
Strong communication skills
Listening and responding to concerns of landowners
Organizational skills are important for tracking landowner engagements
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
Patience and persistence
Real estate experience a plus
Experience in energy development is preferred
Proficiency with Google Earth and Maps and/or ArcGIS is beneficial
Benefits include: medical insurance, 401K with employer matching, 12 paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), discretionary quarterly bonus, dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance (short- and long-term disability).
Entry-Level Environmental Scientist (Natural resources)
Austin, TX
Mid-level wetland Scientist
Austin, TX
Description: Energy Renewal Partners (ERP) is seeking a full time Environmental Scientist to join our team.
Energy Renewal Partners is a leading environmental and permitting consultancy supporting renewable energy development across the U.S. We are passionate about protecting natural resources and supporting our clients through every stage of project development.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Environmental Scientist to join our collaborative and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates or those with minimal professional experience to grow their skills in renewable energy permitting and environmental consulting.
Responsibilities may include the following:
Assisting with environmental reviews and permitting documentation for solar, wind, and battery storage projects
Supporting fieldwork activities such as wetland/stream delineations, habitat assessments, and vegetation surveys
Helping prepare Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) under supervision
Contributing to technical writing and data analysis for reports and permitting documents
Conducting background research on site conditions and applicable regulations
Supporting coordination with regulatory agencies under the direction of senior staff
Assisting with preparation of permit applications and environmental deliverables
Participating in site visits and field surveys, with travel up to 40% under varying field conditions
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources or a related field.
Up to 2 years of relevant experience (internships or fieldwork experience may substitute)
Familiarity with key environmental regulations such as the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act
Interest in wetland/stream delineations, species habitat assessments and environmental site assessments
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Good written and verbal communications skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Willingness to travel for fieldwork (up to 40%)
Basic experience with ArcGIS and Microsoft Office Suite a plus
Benefits include: medical insurance, 401K with employer matching, 12 paid holidays, discretionary quarterly bonus, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and a flexible work-from-home policy.
Description: Energy Renewal Partners (ERP) is seeking an experienced wetland scientist to join our team in Austin, TX. This role is a full-time, salaried position performed from ERP’s Austin, TX office.
Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities will focus on:
Leading and conducting wetland and stream delineations for renewable energy projects
Preparing delineation reports
Educating clients on minimizing impacts to aquatic resources and permitting
Additional Responsibilities include:
Conducting habitat assessments for protected species
Wildlife surveys
Environmental and permitting reviews for renewable energy projects
Oversight of safety measures
Overnight travel to project sites is required to conduct fieldwork (typically 50-60% travel)
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in environmental science, ecology, biology, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of wetland delineation experience
Solid understanding of the Clean Water Act, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wetland and stream delineation requirements, and section 404 permitting is required
PWC certification is a plus, but not required.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Independent time management skills are required
Benefits: Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Accidental Death, Long Term Disability, 401k (with 4% match), 12 paid company holidays, 12 days of PTO, goal-based bonus program (up to 10% of annual salary) with bonuses issued quarterly.
Career Outlook: Those who succeed at ERP value responsible renewable energy development, client-consultant relationships, and a positive attitude. ERP provides career growth support by funding professional certifications and workshop/conference attendance. Career growth is further supported by providing our scientists with opportunities to transition into project and client management roles.
