Senior Permitting Biologist - Renewable Energy Projects

beBee Careers is hiring a Senior Permitting Biologist for Renewable Energy Projects in Oak Brook, IL. The role involves supporting project development and permitting for various renewable energy projects, preparing regulatory documents, conducting technical due diligence, and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 6 years of experience in the field.
Senior Permitting Biologist Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Renewable Energy Project Permitting Biologist to support project development, permitting, and owner's engineering activities for onshore wind, offshore wind, solar, energy storage, and hydrogen projects in North America.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing regulatory documents, including permit applications, environmental reporting documentation, and Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies. They will also provide technical due diligence reviews of environmental permits for project financing and M&A activities, organize consulting activities with stakeholders, and maintain sustainable relationships with clients and other project stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
• Support renewable energy project site selection and characterization studies
• Prepare regulatory documents, including permit applications and environmental reporting documentation
• Provide technical due diligence reviews of environmental permits
• Organize consulting activities with stakeholders
• Maintain sustainable relationships with clients and other project stakeholders

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in biology, land planning, environmental science/engineering, or environmental law/policy
• At least 6 years of experience in biology-related components of renewable energy or similar projects
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills