Senior Permitting Lead – Renewable Energy Projects

DNV GL, USA; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

DNV Energy USA, Inc. seeks a Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist to work at our Houston, TX office with 5% domestic travel and 5% international travel, in a hybrid arrangement.

You will lead permit applications, coordinate fieldwork, and prepare environmental reporting documents including Phase I ESAs and impact assessments, supporting project financing and stakeholder engagement. This role involves developing regulatory strategies, liaising with agencies such as BLM and USFWS, and

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and submission of permit applications and coordinate environmental fieldwork.
• Author environmental reporting including Phase I ESAs and impact assessments.
• Provide support for due diligence reviews of environmental permits for project financing.
• Organize stakeholder engagement with federal/state/regulatory agencies and local communities.
• Develop regulatory strategies and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Assist in business development, proposals, and client meetings to expand service offerings.
• Participate in thought leadership activities and knowledge sharing for the renewable industry.

Job description

DNV Energy USA, Inc. seeks a Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist to work at our Houston, TX office with 5% domestic travel and 5% international travel, in a hybrid arrangement.

You will lead permit applications, coordinate fieldwork, and prepare environmental reporting documents including Phase I ESAs and impact assessments, supporting project financing and stakeholder engagement. This role involves developing regulatory strategies, liaising with agencies such as BLM and USFWS, and