The New Jersey State Permitting Lead is responsible for supporting the strategic development and management of permitting strategy and associated activities in the state of New Jersey necessary to successfully advance Atlantic Shores' portfolio of offshore wind energy projects.

As the Atlantic Shores New Jersey State Permitting Lead, you will work closely with the Permitting Manager at Atlantic Shores and the rest of the Development Team, the Technical and the Commercial Teams, to progress efforts associated with all aspects of the Atlantic Shores portfolio of projects interconnecting and/or developing infrastructure within the state of New Jersey. This ranges from delivering strategy on state permitting and executing permit delivery for all projects in New Jersey. As the New Jersey State Permitting Lead, you will also support Atlantic Shores efforts in technical strategy and delivery, including but not limited to ports and electrical transmission infrastructure. You will also build and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and liaise with State and local government organizations on permitting and compliance monitoring for Atlantic Shores activities within the state.

The New Jersey State Permitting Lead will assist with all aspects of environmental and permitting services pertaining to Atlantic Shores, supporting general project development including contributing to a proactive health, safety, security and the environment (HSSE) approach, while recognizing and managing risks over the full lifecycle of the asset. The New Jersey State Permitting Lead will report to the Atlantic Shores Permitting Manager, and will be extensively responsible for developing the strategy and leading the preparation of permits, siting studies, and other related activities required for State of New Jersey permit applications including but not limited to the following: the Coastal Area Facility Review Act, Waterfront Development, Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act, Flood Hazard Area Control Act, Tidelands, Highlands Water Protection and Planning Rule, and New Jersey Pollution Discharge Elimination System. The New Jersey State Permitting Lead will represent Atlantic Shores in engagements with State and local agencies and manage state permit risks and opportunities on behalf of Atlantic Shores. The New Jersey State Permitting Lead will support the Federal Permit Leads in the development of one or more federal permits and consultations associated with Constructions and Operations Plans (COPs) in accordance with guidelines from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The New Jersey State Permitting Lead will also support Atlantic Shores efforts to bid in New Jersey Offshore Wind Solicitations and deliver on environmental fisheries commitments to the State for existing and future procurements.

Support general project development

Supporting the design and permitting of projects, specifically infrastructure and components in state waters and lands of New Jersey
• Supporting on and offshore facility siting; leading the preparation of siting studies required for permit applications and stakeholder engagement; representing Atlantic Shores with state and local agencies and stakeholders
• Developing state and local permitting strategy and risk management for Atlantic Shores portfolio
• Leading state and local permit applications

Other Tasks will include:

• Setting project milestones for scope, schedule, and budget for all state/local permitting tasks and ensure milestones are met
• Perform technical checking and initial approval of certain work products produced internally and/or externally
• Collaborate directly with other technical groups within Atlantic Shores and/or their parent companies EDFR and Shell to complete multi-disciplinary deliverables
• Prepare or coordinate proposals and bids for New Jersey offshore wind solicitations
• Solicit and manage environmental contractors
• Give technical presentations and participate in panel discussions at industry workshops and conferences
• Foreseeing upcoming permitting challenges and working ahead to devise creative solutions

Other duties as assigned

Supervision of Others:

• 1-2 direct reports possible in the future.

• Clear demonstration of experience leading permit efforts (siting studies, environmental assessments, and contracted resources to conduct these) and compliance for large-scale multi-disciplinary energy and/or transmission infrastructure projects, including but not limited to offshore wind facilities, in the State of New Jersey
• Clear demonstration of experience permitting projects under the jurisdiction of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and similar permits and approvals for energy infrastructure required from U.S. federal agencies
• Clear demonstration of experience and management with the full complement of New Jersey state and local permits and approvals as noted by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Office of Permitting and Project Navigation
• Experience and/or training in relevant fields such marine biology, marine ecology, land use planning, environmental science/engineering, or environmental law/policy or a similar
• Experience leading and/or coordinating multi-disciplinary teams

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as marine biology, marine ecology, land use planning, environmental science/engineering, or environmental law/policy, or a related field, is required
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience leading or supporting the permitting of energy or other major infrastructure projects in the State of New Jersey or experience working for the State of New Jersey
• Experience leading or overseeing environmental assessments and siting studies for State of New Jersey permit applications including but not limited to the following: the Coastal Area Facility Review Act, Waterfront Development, Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act, Flood Hazard Area Control Act, Tidelands, Highlands Water Protection and Planning Rule, and New Jersey Pollution Discharge Elimination System.
• Experience with projects under the jurisdiction of New Jersey state and local agencies
• Experience working as part of multi-disciplinary project t
• Outstanding interpersonal oral and written communication, presentation skills required
• Highly motivated, self-starter, ability to work well with others and be a good team player
• High energy, self-motivated, collaborative individual
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural context and a fast-paced JV environment
• Strong attention to detail and high degree of organizational skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel as needed to an Atlantic Shores or parent office (e.g., Houston, TX, Brooklyn, NY, Atlantic City, NJ, or Montreal, Canada) for several days at a time. Ability to travel regularly to State of New Jersey agency offices, including local government offices as needed.

Working Conditions:

• 80% of time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment. As conditions allow
• 20% of the time is spent on site overseeing survey work as needed or meeting with contractors, in offsite workshops or visiting other Atlantic Shores or parent offices, or training

Pay Range: $100,013 - $166,688 Annually

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