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Redwood Materials, founded by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel in 2017, is North America's largest lithium-ion battery recycler and a leader in second-life battery deployment for energy infrastructure. The company recovers and refines critical minerals from end-of-life batteries and has deployed the world's largest second-life battery project powering AI data centers.
You will lead environmental permitting and compliance program execution across Redwood Energy's rapidly growing portfolio of project development, engineering, procurement & construction (EPC), and operations & maintenance (O&M) projects. This is a company-wide technical leadership role—you'll set environmental strategy and approaches for complex, multi-jurisdictional energy projects while partnering with Project Development, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and the broader EHS team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead environmental permitting strategy and execution, including applicability determinations, permit applications, and agency coordination
- Direct compliance program execution across air, SPCC, stormwater, waste, and land-use/wetlands requirements
- Integrate environmental requirements into project design and construction planning through early engagement with engineering teams
- Scope and oversee biological surveys (threatened/endangered species, migratory birds, bats), wetland delineations, cultural/historic resource surveys, and geotechnical assessments
- Oversee environmental scope of EPC contractors and consultants, including deliverables, site inspections, and compliance handoff to operations
- Support stakeholder and public engagement, including materials for public hearings and tribal consultation coordination
- Flag permitting risks that could delay project milestones and coordinate de-risking efforts across teams
- Track regulatory changes and translate them into operating requirements and change controls
- Serve as primary interface with regulators; lead site inspections, audits, and corrective action closure
- Develop environmental training, procedures, and program documentation; advise colleagues on complex compliance matters
This is a hybrid role based out of Nevada or San Francisco offices, with up to 30% travel to project sites. You'll work in a fast-paced, profitable company operating in a market projected to grow 20–50x over the next decade.
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering or related field (advanced degree preferred)
- 8+ years of environmental permitting and compliance experience with a bachelor's degree (or 6+ years with a Master's degree) in industrial, energy, or construction settings
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental requirements applicable to energy and industrial projects, including Clean Air Act permitting (Minor and Major source), SPCC, Clean Water Act (NPDES, SWPPP), and RCRA
- Experience supporting projects through development, construction, and operations phases, including work with EPC contractors and consultants
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time to project sites
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and competing deadlines, and lead cross-functional initiatives in a startup environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with regulators, customers, project teams, and leadership
