At Prologis, we don’t just lead the industry—we define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one—not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next.Job Title:Entitlements &amp; Permitting Lead, Energy StorageCompany:PrologisA Day in the LifeWe are seeking a Community Engagement &amp; Permitting Lead to join the Prologis Energy Storage &amp; Infrastructure Development team. This role is critical to ensuring successful advancement of our growing portfolio of battery energy storage projects, totaling 5.5 GW across 40+ assets. As we expand our standalone and co-located storage footprint—particularly in California and other U.S. markets—you will lead community engagement efforts and entitlement strategies that align project execution with public trust, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder support.You’ll be a public-facing representative of Prologis at the community level while also managing key permitting workflows at the local, state, and federal level (e.g., CEQA, AB205, NEPA). You’ll work closely with Development Managers, Legal, Communications, Government Affairs, and Origination teams, and manage a network of external consultants and advisors.This is a high-impact, highly visible individual contributor role that offers the opportunity to help shape the future of clean energy infrastructure at one of the most trusted real estate companies in the world.<div></div>Key Responsibilities Include:<ul><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for local stakeholders, including community groups, elected officials, planning boards, and permitting agencies.</li><li>Represent Prologis at public hearings, community events, and stakeholder meetings to promote project understanding and support.</li><li>Lead design and execution of Community Benefit Agreements (CBAs), sponsorships, and local partnership programs.</li><li>Coordinate permitting processes for storage assets across CAISO and other U.S. markets, including zoning, CUPs, CEQA/NEPA compliance, and AB205 tracking.</li><li>Manage third-party consultants including land use planners, environmental professionals, legal advisors, and local liaisons.</li><li>Monitor and assess political and community sentiment; identify emerging risks or barriers to entitlement success.</li><li>Maintain entitlement deliverables and documentation using internal tools such as Smartsheet and SiteTracker.</li><li>Support development and investment teams by surfacing permitting insights during site selection and diligence processes.</li><li>Collaborate closely with Government Affairs, Legal, Communications, and Development Managers to align messaging, compliance, and project priorities.</li><li>Contribute to preparation of materials for Investment Committee presentations and internal stakeholder reviews.</li></ul><div></div>Building Blocks for SuccessRequired:<ul><li>5+ years of experience in community engagement, permitting, public affairs, or environmental compliance—ideally with energy, infrastructure, or development projects.</li><li>Expertise in California permitting frameworks (CEQA, AB205) and working knowledge of federal permitting (e.g., NEPA).</li><li>Proven ability to lead public-facing outreach and represent company interests in community and political settings.</li><li>Demonstrated success managing complex permitting workflows and working across stakeholder groups.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident presenting at public meetings and internal briefings.</li><li>Strong project management skills, including ability to manage multiple consultants, deadlines, and deliverables.</li><li>High emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, and situational adaptability.</li><li>Willingness and ability to travel regularly (30%+), including to project sites and public hearings.</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Background in energy infrastructure, renewables, real estate development, or utility-scale projects.</li><li>Fluency in Spanish or other languages spoken in Prologis’s project regions.</li><li>Experience with CRM or project tracking systems (e.g., Smartsheet, SiteTracker, SharePoint).</li></ul><div></div>Hiring Salary Range of: $126,000 - $171,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.People FirstEach of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here.When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here.As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Employment Type:Full timeLocation:Newport Beach OfficeAdditional Locations:Las Vegas, Nevada, Milpitas, California, Phoenix, Arizona, Portland, Oregon, Reno, Nevada, San Francisco, California, Tracy, California

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At Prologis, we don’t just lead the industry—we define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one—not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next.Job Title:Entitlements &amp; Permitting Lead, Energy StorageCompany:PrologisA Day in the LifeWe are seeking a Community Engagement &amp; Permitting Lead to join the Prologis Energy Storage &amp; Infrastructure Development team. This role is critical to ensuring successful advancement of our growing portfolio of battery energy storage projects, totaling 5.5 GW across 40+ assets. As we expand our standalone and co-located storage footprint—particularly in California and other U.S. markets—you will lead community engagement efforts and entitlement strategies that align project execution with public trust, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder support.You’ll be a public-facing representative of Prologis at the community level while also managing key permitting workflows at the local, state, and federal level (e.g., CEQA, AB205, NEPA). You’ll work closely with Development Managers, Legal, Communications, Government Affairs, and Origination teams, and manage a network of external consultants and advisors.This is a high-impact, highly visible individual contributor role that offers the opportunity to help shape the future of clean energy infrastructure at one of the most trusted real estate companies in the world.<div></div>Key Responsibilities Include:<ul><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for local stakeholders, including community groups, elected officials, planning boards, and permitting agencies.</li><li>Represent Prologis at public hearings, community events, and stakeholder meetings to promote project understanding and support.</li><li>Lead design and execution of Community Benefit Agreements (CBAs), sponsorships, and local partnership programs.</li><li>Coordinate permitting processes for storage assets across CAISO and other U.S. markets, including zoning, CUPs, CEQA/NEPA compliance, and AB205 tracking.</li><li>Manage third-party consultants including land use planners, environmental professionals, legal advisors, and local liaisons.</li><li>Monitor and assess political and community sentiment; identify emerging risks or barriers to entitlement success.</li><li>Maintain entitlement deliverables and documentation using internal tools such as Smartsheet and SiteTracker.</li><li>Support development and investment teams by surfacing permitting insights during site selection and diligence processes.</li><li>Collaborate closely with Government Affairs, Legal, Communications, and Development Managers to align messaging, compliance, and project priorities.</li><li>Contribute to preparation of materials for Investment Committee presentations and internal stakeholder reviews.</li></ul><div></div>Building Blocks for SuccessRequired:<ul><li>5+ years of experience in community engagement, permitting, public affairs, or environmental compliance—ideally with energy, infrastructure, or development projects.</li><li>Expertise in California permitting frameworks (CEQA, AB205) and working knowledge of federal permitting (e.g., NEPA).</li><li>Proven ability to lead public-facing outreach and represent company interests in community and political settings.</li><li>Demonstrated success managing complex permitting workflows and working across stakeholder groups.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident presenting at public meetings and internal briefings.</li><li>Strong project management skills, including ability to manage multiple consultants, deadlines, and deliverables.</li><li>High emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, and situational adaptability.</li><li>Willingness and ability to travel regularly (30%+), including to project sites and public hearings.</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Background in energy infrastructure, renewables, real estate development, or utility-scale projects.</li><li>Fluency in Spanish or other languages spoken in Prologis’s project regions.</li><li>Experience with CRM or project tracking systems (e.g., Smartsheet, SiteTracker, SharePoint).</li></ul><div></div>Hiring Salary Range of: $126,000 - $171,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.People FirstEach of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here.When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here.As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.&nbsp;All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Employment Type:Full timeLocation:Newport Beach OfficeAdditional Locations:Las Vegas, Nevada, Milpitas, California, Phoenix, Arizona, Portland, Oregon, Reno, Nevada, San Francisco, California, Tracy, California

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