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DNV · 3 days ago

Environmental Permitting Project Manager

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$85K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

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Environmental AssessmentRegulatory FrameworksProject ManagementAgency ConsultationBusiness DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementProblem-SolvingCommunicationRelationship BuildingRenewable EnergyBirdBat ConservationHabitat Conservation PlansEagle Conservation PlansWildlife ManagementProposal WritingPMP CertificationTechnical AccreditationImmigration Regulations

Required

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, namely biology (wildlife, ecology, conservation focus), land planning, environmental science/engineering, or environmental law/policy or related field

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

We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

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 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)

Project Management Professional (PMP) or other technical accreditation such P.Eng., P.Geo, P.Biol., etc.

Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position