Permitting & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Permitting & Regulatory Affairs Manager – Power Station Business

Company: Gotion Inc.

Location: Chicago, IL

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Gotion Inc. is seeking an experienced Permitting & Regulatory Affairs Manager to support the development and execution of power station and energy infrastructure projects across the United States.

This position will focus on managing permitting processes, securing regulatory approvals, resolving permitting challenges, and coordinating with government agencies, utility providers, and project stakeholders to ensure successful project development.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in energy infrastructure permitting, regulatory compliance, and project development, with experience navigating local, state, and federal permitting requirements.

Experience in renewable energy, utility-scale power generation, solar, or Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

Permitting & Regulatory Approvals

• Manage and coordinate permitting activities for power station, energy storage, and related energy infrastructure projects.
• Prepare, submit, and track permit applications required for project development and construction.
• Identify and resolve permitting challenges, regulatory obstacles, and approval delays.
• Coordinate with local municipalities, state agencies, utilities, and other regulatory authorities to obtain necessary approvals.
• Support zoning, land-use, construction, electrical, environmental, and fire safety permitting processes as applicable.
• Review permit requirements and identify potential regulatory risks that may impact project timelines.

Regulatory Compliance & Stakeholder Coordination

• Maintain knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations governing energy infrastructure development.
• Serve as a key point of contact with permitting authorities, regulatory agencies, and other external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, project development, and operations teams to ensure regulatory requirements are incorporated into project planning.
• Work with external consultants, contractors, and legal teams to address permitting and compliance issues.
• Support resolution of permit deficiencies, agency comments, and regulatory concerns.

Project Development Support

• Evaluate permitting feasibility and potential regulatory constraints for proposed project locations.
• Support project teams throughout development, construction, and operational approval phases.
• Monitor permitting schedules, approval milestones, and outstanding regulatory requirements.
• Develop strategies to streamline permitting processes and reduce approval delays.
• Maintain accurate permitting documentation, agency correspondence, and compliance records.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in permitting, regulatory affairs, energy project development, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience obtaining permits or regulatory approvals for energy, utility, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of permitting processes, zoning regulations, land-use requirements, and government approval procedures.
• Experience communicating and coordinating with government agencies, municipalities, utility companies, and regulatory authorities.
• Proven ability to identify and resolve permitting challenges while managing multiple project priorities.
• Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering, construction, and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting utility-scale energy infrastructure, renewable energy, solar, power generation, or BESS projects.
• Familiarity with permitting requirements for battery energy storage facilities and electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), fire marshals, utility interconnection processes, and environmental agencies.
• Knowledge of applicable energy storage safety standards, including NFPA 855 and UL 9540/9540A.
• Experience managing permit corrections, resubmissions, regulatory disputes, or delayed project approvals.
• Previous experience working with energy developers, utilities, engineering firms, or EPC contractors.
• Experience supporting multiple projects across different jurisdictions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a proactive, solutions-oriented permitting professional who understands how to navigate complex regulatory environments and move energy infrastructure projects toward successful approval.

This individual should be comfortable working directly with regulatory agencies, identifying potential permitting obstacles, and developing practical solutions to keep projects progressing.

While experience with battery energy storage systems is beneficial, candidates with strong permitting backgrounds in solar, renewable energy, power generation, utilities, or related infrastructure sectors are encouraged to apply.

About Gotion Inc.

Gotion Inc. is a global battery technology and energy storage company focused on advancing innovative lithium-ion battery solutions for electric vehicles and energy storage applications.

Through continued investment in technology, manufacturing, and energy infrastructure, Gotion supports the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of energy infrastructure projects and support Gotion's expanding presence in the energy storage market.