Midwest Environmental Permitting Project Manager Multiple Locations
Midwest Environmental Permitting Project Manager Multiple Locations
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$ 85000 - 130000
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Job Description
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 worlds 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 highperforming and innovative. Our approach reflects the equity respect and diversity we wish to see in the world.
DNVs Environmental Permitting and Sustainability (EPS) team is growing rapidly and we are seeking a Midwest Environmental Permitting Project Managerto 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.
DNV Environmental Permitting & Sustainability
In our EPS team we strive to develop longterm partnerships with our Customers acting as their trusted advisor from the early site selection stage through to operations. As our Customers are at the forefront of the energy transition our team focuses on being nimble highly experienced and driven by our mission to ensure renewable energy projects are safely and sustainably sited permitted and operated.
Our Team
The EPS team is comprised of siting environmental permitting and ESG specialists who work directly with our Clients to help identify and address project risks. Our mission is to guide the sustainable responsible growth of the renewables industry by providing innovative environmental and permitting expertise to support the greater good.
To facilitate this work excellent written and oral communication skills are paramount. Broadly our work falls into four categories:
- Biological services including field surveys habitat conservation plans corporate avian and bat protection plans review of mitigation strategies and associated permitting.
- Permitting services providing support for permitting at the federal state/provincial and local level for wind solar battery storage and hydrogen projects; including stakeholder engagement.
- Siting services including layout optimization constraints reviews acoustical measurements noise impact assessments shadow flicker studies blade/ice throw assessments glint and glare studies and visual impact studies.
- ESG services including health and safety assessments climate risks impact assessments human rights impact assessments and international guidelines (Equator Principles IFC Performance Standards) reviews.
This role is based at our DNV office in Oakbrook IL presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three 3 days per week working from either aDNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding rolespecific requirements will be shared during the interview process.
Other DNV office locations may also be considered like Madison WI; Okemos MI; Des Moines IA; Cincinnati & Columbus OH; and Nashville TN.
What Youll 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 DNVs 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 knowledgesharing activities related to special analysis for the renewable industry.
Responsibilities
- Generous paid time off (vacation sick days company holidays personal days)
- Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from Vision benefits
- Spending accounts FSA Dependent Care Commuter Benefits companyseeded HSA
- Employerpaid therapistled virtual care services through Talkspace
- 401(k) with company match
- Company provided life insurance shortterm and longterm disability benefits
- Education reimbursement program
- Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
- Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
- Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
- Career advancement opportunities
**Benefits vary based on position tenure location and employee election**
For California Washington New York Washington D.C. Illinois and Maryland: DNV provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set level of experience and specific location. For the states of California Washington New York Washington D.C. Illinois and Maryland only the starting pay range for this role is $85000 $130000.
DNV is a proud equalopportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit or business need without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department . Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
For more information
is Required
- Bachelors 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; and
- 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
- We conduct preemployment drug and background screening
- A valid Drivers License is required
What is Preferred
- Masters 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 . . etc.
*Immigrationrelated employment benefits for example visa sponsorship are not available for this position*
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
