Manager, Thermal Permitting

Company Overview:

Copia Power (“Copia”) is an energy transition company committed to developing, constructing, and owning large-scale infrastructure assets in the U.S. Copia is actively developing more than 15 GW of renewable energy generation and storage capacity and 12 GW of data center and industrial load. Copia is backed by Carlyle, one of the world’s largest global investment firms.

At Copia, we pride ourselves on a culture where sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the environment, and we believe that achieving this goal requires not just hard work but also enjoying the journey. Our team thrives on connectivity, fostering strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Together, we combine passion and playfulness to drive progress and make a difference.

Job Description:

Copia is seeking a Manager of Thermal Permitting to lead Copia’s development efforts related to the development of thermal power generation facilities. Seeking candidates with 3+ years of experience the energy space with an emphasis on the permitting process, from early stage development through construction commencement. This role requires a versatile individual who possesses exceptional decision making, communication, and influencing skills as well as the ability to collaborate well in a fast past, people-first company. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting large portfolio projects through the full project cycle from greenfield inception, to financing, and through construction.

The Manager of Thermal Permitting will report directly to the Senior Director of Permitting, working closely with Copia’s Development, Engineering, Commercial, Legal, and Finance teams in an individual contributor capacity.

Key Responsibilities:
·         Acting as the lead subject matter expert to obtain all necessary permits related to both early and late-stage thermal energy projects, as well as projects in the cons...