Environmental Associate

Pine Gate Renewables is a leading renewable energy company focused on project development and strategic financing of solar and storage projects throughout the United States. The company’s Pine Gate Impact initiative contributes to multiple non-profit organizations aimed at improving the environment and local communities. Headquartered in Asheville, NC, Pine Gate Renewables made the Inc. 5000 list in 2021, placing at #37 and named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list in 2021. Pine Gate Renewables works every day to achieve its mission to “Get Solar Done.” For more information, visit pinegaterenewables.com.

The Environmental Associate will support the Environmental team in all aspects of environmental due diligence and compliance for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. The position requires problem-solving skills, organization, adaptability, collaboration, and an interest in environmental compliance and permitting.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Environmental Compliance team in developing scopes, timelines, and budgets for environmental assessments, permitting, and other regulatory compliance documentation.
• Assist in the oversight of external consultants.
• Assist in the preparation of presentation materials and reports for the Environmental team.
• Research various environmental regulatory requirements.
• Assist with internal review and executions of environmental scopes.
• Reviewing, submitting, and tracking invoices and payment obligations for environmental scopes.
• Set up data rooms, obtain signatures for project documents, and ensure proper storage of executed documents.

Must-Haves

• 2 or more years’ experience in environmental due diligence and compliance for utility-scale renewables are preferred.
• Strategic thinker, problem-solving skills, and strong analytical skills.
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility for individual work, team goals, and overall project success.
• Eagerness to learn and proactive approach to seeking clarification. The ideal candidate asks questions to ensure understanding and foster continuous improvement.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field preferred.

Working Environment and Physical Demand

• Up to 25% travel for company events, project-related meetings, and conferences.

Pine Gate Renewables believes in taking care of our employees by offering benefits that support their physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, training, and development, giving back to the community, remote work options, dog-friendly offices, and much more. Pine Gate Renewables is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Pine Gate Renewables does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.