Renewable Energy Project Lead

Det Norske Veritas is hiring a Renewable Energy Project Lead in Nashville, TN. The role involves leading environmental permitting activities for renewable energy projects, preparing permit applications, conducting stakeholder engagement, and supporting business development for various renewable technologies across the US. The position requires expertise in project site selection, environmental assessments, and regulatory compliance. This is a full-time position with no specific degree requirements.
Company Overview

At DNV, we are committed to ensuring a sustainable energy future. Our team works to increase the widespread deployment and operation of renewables to address climate change and positively impact society. We strive to be high-performing and innovative, reflecting the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world.

Job Description

We are seeking an Environmental Permitting Specialist to join our team in the Midwest. As a key member of our EPS team, 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.

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.