Midwest Environmental Permitting Project Manager (Multiple Locations)

DNV Germany Holding GmbH; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading consultancy focused on renewable energy and sustainability. As a Midwest Environmental Permitting Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the deployment of renewable energy projects across the Midwest and beyond. Your expertise in environmental permitting and project management will help navigate complex regulatory frameworks, ensuring that projects meet all necessary requirements. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental initiatives while working collaboratively with a diverse team. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the energy landscape, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of environmental and/or permitting experience in the US.
• Advanced knowledge of environmental assessment regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and submission of renewable energy permit applications.
• Organize consulting activities with federal and state regulatory agencies.

Skills

Project Management

Environmental Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Business Development

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

GIS

Job description

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

Do you want to come help lead decarbonization and the advancement of Renewable Energy?

Are you excited about working with a diverse, collaborative team at the world’s largest renewable energy consultancy? Do you have a passion for permitting renewable energy projects, and furthering your professional development in a company that truly puts people first?

At DNV, our organizational culture and how we collectively influence the world for future generations matters deeply to us. Our team works every day to increase the widespread deployment and operation of renewables to address climate change and positively impact society; endeavors to achieve our purpose through the success of our customers; and strives to be high-performing and innovative. Our approach reflects the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world.

DNV’s Environmental, Permitting and Sustainability (EPS) team is growing rapidly, and we are seeking a Midwest Environmental Permitting Project Manager to help us provide comprehensive permitting services in the Midwest and the rest of the United States (US). You will be responsible for leading project development and environmental and permitting activities, including the preparation of local, state, and federal renewable energy permit applications, associated environmental and social impact studies, stakeholder engagement sessions, and land use and zoning permit applications for renewable energy projects located in the Midwest. You will also be engaged in leading proposal efforts, business development for wind, solar, battery storage, and hydrogen facilities across the US, as well as assisting with project due diligence activities.

What You’ll Do

• Support renewable energy project site selection and characterization studies.
• Lead the preparation and submission of permit applications, coordination of environmental fieldwork, authoring of environmental reporting documentation including critical issues analyses, technical permitting studies and management plans, Phase I ESAs, environmental impact assessments, mitigation and monitoring plans, technical project proposals, agency consultation and stakeholder engagement programs.
• Provide support for technical due diligence reviews of environmental permits for project financing activities.
• Organize consulting activities with different stakeholder groups, including federal and state regulatory agencies such as the BLM or USFWS, local communities, and Tribes or First Nations.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Midwest regulatory agencies (and/or other US regions).
• Maintain sustainable relationships and good communication with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist in business development activities including preparing proposals for each client/project, maintaining strong client relationships, and attending client meetings to support further service offering expansion.
• Participate in DNV’s thought leadership activities in coordination with the EPS Head of Section and Team Leads to organize publications, presentations, white papers, and other general scientific and regulatory knowledge-sharing activities related to special analysis for the renewable industry.

What is Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, namely biology (wildlife, ecology, conservation focus), land planning, environmental science/engineering, or environmental law/policy;
• At least 5 years of environmental and/or permitting experience in the US;
• Advanced knowledge of environmental assessment regulatory frameworks as applied to renewable energy (wind, solar, or battery storage);
• Experience engaging with the federal and state regulatory agencies such as the BLM or USFWS, local communities, and Tribes or First Nations;
• Demonstrated skills in project management, agency consultation, environmental analysis, and business development, including experience building and maintaining relationships with a client base.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• A valid Driver's License is required.

What is Preferred

• Master’s degree in a relevant field, namely biology (wildlife, ecology, conservation focus), land planning, environmental science/engineering, or environmental law/policy;
• 8+ years of relevant experience preferred in the US Midwest, in the renewable energy industry;
• Advanced knowledge of environmental assessment regulatory frameworks as applied to renewable energy (wind, solar, or battery storage);
• Experience with preparing or leading Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies, Habitat Conservation Plans, Eagle Conservation Plans or other wildlife management plans, reviewing wildlife survey methodology and design, mitigation options, and quantitative is a plus;
• Experience with GIS as an assessment tool;
• Experience leading winning proposal efforts for Customers in the renewable energy industry;
• Comprehensive understanding of the Midwest wind, solar, and battery storage markets (or other US regions); and
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other technical accreditation such as P.Eng., P.Geo, P.Biol., etc.