Senior Permitting Manager

desri-careers; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

DESRI is seeking a senior permitting manager to lead environmental permitting efforts across its U.S. development portfolio. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, due diligence, and collaboration with external consultants to meet project timelines and financial goals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in environmental consulting or permitting, with a preference for renewable energy experience. Occasional travel is required as projects span multiple states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an environmental field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting or permitting preferred.
• Experience with renewable energy permitting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead permitting matters across DESRI’s development portfolio and provide expert environmental support.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations; support due diligence for environmental permitting, siting, and approvals.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants; drive environmental assessments (Section 7 and Section 106) initiatives.
• Assess and communicate environmental risks and provide cost-effective solutions to meet project objectives.
• Travel as needed to support permitting activities across diverse sites.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Environmental consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies/ Biology or related field

Job description

About DESRI

DESRI (formerly D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments) is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. We have acquired or developed approximately 13 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 85 renewable energy projects in 24 states.

At DESRI, our culture is grounded in rigorous analytics and thoughtful risk-taking, with a strong emphasis on creativity, intellectual curiosity, and continuous improvement. We operate with lean teams that prioritize efficiency and minimize unnecessary bureaucracy, enabling individuals to take ownership and move quickly. We value open, constructive dialogue and believe it leads to better outcomes. Above all, we are driven to go the extra mile and support one another, fostering a collaborative environment built on accountability, integrity, and care.

About the role

DESRI is seeking a talented and highly motivated individual to join its team as a senior permitting manager. DESRI is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States.

What you'll do

You’ll lead and consult on permitting matters across DESRI’s development portfolio, including providing expert environmental support; ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and supporting due diligence efforts related to environmental permitting, siting, and approvals. You’ll collaborate with and advise the team on a wide array of environmental topics. You’ll also help drive initiatives around environmental assessments (including Section 7 and Section 106 consultations), local discretionary permits, and state siting approvals. You’ll work closely with external consultants to ensure permitting strategies are carried out on a timeline that meets project objectives and financial goals. You’ll be responsible for assessing and communicating environmental risks, sharing your subject matter expertise with internal and external decision makers, and ensuring cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree, at least five years of experience in environmental consulting or permitting, and an impressive record of academic or professional achievement are required.
• Intellectually curious individuals with well-developed written and verbal communication skills, analytical acumen, and effective project management abilities will excel in this role.
• Experience in consulting and renewable energy is preferred.
• A degree in environmental studies, biology, or a related field is preferred.
• This role requires occasional travel.
• At DESRI, we consider a wide range of factors to determine your compensation. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, location, skills, and experience. The expected annual base salary for this position is $120,000 to $145,000.
• Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, paid time off, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.