Regional Permitting Manager (West Region)

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. Job Description Summary: The Regional Permitting Manager – West is a hands-on and regional lead responsible for managing all permitting activities for SOLV Energy’s utility-scale solar, BESS, high-voltage, and O&M projects within the West region. This role owns the day-to-day execution of the permitting process across assigned projects — from preconstruction due diligence through permit closeout — and serves as the primary point of contact with AHJs, consultants, and internal project teams within the region. Complex or politically sensitive issues are escalated to the Director of Permitting, who manages senior government and client relationships at the program level. This role is based full-time in our office in San Diego, CA. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. Job Description: *This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned Position Responsibilities and Duties: Permitting Execution  Manage the full permitting lifecycle for assigned projects within the region, from permit strategy development through final permit closeout  Prepare, review, and coordinate the submittal of all permit applications (building, electrical, grading, SWPPP, CUP, fire, and others as applicable)  Maintain accurate and up-to-date permitting records, logs, and status reports for all active projects  Track and communicate permitting timelines to Project Managers, Schedulers, and other internal stakeholders  Identify permitting risks and issues early; develop mitigation strategies and communicate proactively to internal teams and the Director of Permitting  Coordinate with SOLV Engineering to ensure design packages meet AHJ requirements prior to submittal  Oversee coordination of plan check responses, correction letters, and resubmittals  Ensure all permits are obtained in the most expedient manner possible without compromising compliance  AHJ & Stakeholder Engagement  Serve as the primary point of contact with AHJs (federal, state, and local) for projects within the region  Develop and maintain working relationships with building departments, fire marshals, environmental agencies, and other regulatory bodies across the region  Attend pre-application meetings, plan check appointments, and permit hearings as needed  Represent SOLV Energy and the project owner at public meetings and hearings at the project level  Escalate complex regulatory disputes, high-stakes negotiations, or politically sensitive issues to the Director of Permitting  Note: This region spans SOLV Energy’s West, Intermountain, and Southwest EPC operating regions (CA, OR, WA, NV, ID, MT, WY, UT, CO, AZ, NM). Significant federal land permitting experience (BLM, USFS) and California-specific environmental review (CEQA) are strongly preferred.  Preconstruction & Business Development Support  Conduct permit feasibility assessments and preliminary due diligence for projects in the pursuit or early development phase within the region  Provide permitting timeline and cost input to Estimating and Preconstruction teams for proposals and budgets  Participate in project kickoff meetings and handoffs from Business Development to Preconstruction  Cross-Functional Coordination  Communicate permitting requirements and timelines to SOLV Engineering, Scheduling, Estimating, and Field teams  Coordinate with SOLV field teams to ensure inspections are scheduled and passed in a timely manner  Maintain compliance with contractual permitting obligations on all assigned projects  Stay current on changes to relevant codes, regulations, and AHJ requirements within the region  Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements: 7+ years of experience in permitting, land use, or project development in the utility-scale solar or EPC construction industry  Demonstrated hands-on experience managing the permitting process for large-scale solar, BESS, or HV projects from application through closeout  Deep knowledge of AHJ requirements and regulatory frameworks within the assigned region  Experience working with federal agencies (BLM, Army Corps, USFWS), state environmental agencies, and county/local building departments  Ability to read and interpret civil, electrical, and structural construction drawings  Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to build credible working relationships with AHJs and project teams  Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Studies, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or related field preferred  Ability to travel extensively within the region (50%+) with occasional national travel as needed  Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future. SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Benefits: Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay. Compensation Range: $114