Overview About us We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence. As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations. About Energy Systems We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. About the role Do you want to help lead decarbonization and the advancement of Renewable Energy? Do you have a passion for permitting renewable energy projects, and furthering your professional development in a company that truly puts people first? Are you excited about working with a diverse, collaborative team at the world’s largest renewable energy consultancy? 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 high-performing and innovative. Our approach reflects the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world. DNV’s Environmental and Permitting Services (EPS) team is growing rapidly, and we are seeking a Senior Renewable Energy Project Permitting Biologist to help us provide comprehensive biological and permitting services in North America. You will be responsible for supporting project development, permitting, and owner’s engineering activities for onshore wind, offshore wind, solar, energy storage and hydrogen projects, including support for the preparation of local, state, and federal renewable energy permit applications and management plans, Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies, Habitat Conservation Plans, Eagle Conservation Plans and associated environmental impact studies. You will also be engaged in providing inputs to early phase siting and site characterization studies, assisting with field surveys, assisting with project due diligence activities and mentoring team members. What we do In our EPS team we strive to develop long-term 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, and permitting specialists who work directly with our Customers 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 three 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, acoustical measurements, noise impact assessments, shadow flicker studies, blade/ice throw assessments, glint and glare studies, and visual impact studies. This role is based at our DNV office in San Diego (CA), Austin (TX), Houston (TX), Oakland (CA), Portland (OR), Seattle (WA), Medford (MA), Oak Brook (IL), Chalfont (PA), Dallas (TX) or New York (NY), presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process. The position may also be considered at other DNV offices within US. What You’ll Do • Support renewable energy project site selection and characterization studies in North America and globally • Support and prepare regulatory documents such as permit applications, authoring of environmental reporting documentation including critical issues analyses, Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies, Eagle Conservation Plans, Habitat Conservation Plans, mitigation and monitoring plans, offshore Construction and Operations Plans, enforcement action support and associated NEPA documents • Provide support for technical due diligence reviews of environmental permits for project financing and M&A activities • Organize consulting activities with different stakeholder groups, including federal and state regulatory agencies such as the USFWS, local communities, and Tribes or First Nations • 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 What we offer • 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, company-seeded HSA • Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace • 401(k) with company match • Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term 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* As required by the Pay Transparency laws in Colorado, New York City, California, Washington, and Connecticut, DNV provides a reasonable compensation range for roles that may be hired in those locations. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the states of Colorado, New York City, NY, California, Washington, and Connecticut only, the range of starting pay for this role is $100,000 - $150,000. DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. For more information https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal About you What is Required • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, namely biology (wildlife, ecology, conservation focus), land planning, environmental science/engineering, or environmental law/policy • At least 6 years of experience on biology-related components of renewable energy or similar projects, or 6 years of experience in environmental and/or permitting experience in the US • Experience in: • Preparing or leading Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies, Habitat Conservation Plans, Eagle Conservation Plans or other wildlife management plans, and biodiversity assessments; OR • Preparing or reviewing wildlife survey methodology and design, mitigation options, and quantitative risk assessment; OR • Engaging with and contacts within the federal and state regulatory agencies such as the USFWS, local communities, and Tribes or First Nations; and • Strong written and verbal English communication skills • We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening What is Preferred • Master’s degree in a relevant field, namely biology (wildlife, ecology, conservation focus), land planning, environmental science/engineering, or environmental law/policy • 10+ years of relevant experience preferred • Advanced knowledge of environmental assessment regulatory frameworks as applied to renewable energy (wind, solar, or battery storage) • Experience with GIS as an assessment tool. • Experience leading winning proposal efforts for Customers in the renewable energy industry • Capable of travelling to projects in development, construction, and operation sites in varying locations (10%-20% annual time) • Project Management Professional (PMP) or other technical accreditation such P.Eng., P.Geo, P.Biol., etc. What we offer • 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, company-seeded HSA • Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace • 401(k) with company match • Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term 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* As required by the Pay Transparency laws in Colorado, New York City, California, Washington, and Connecticut, DNV provides a reasonable compensation range for roles that may be hired in those locations. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the states of Colorado, New York City, NY, California, Washington, and Connecticut only, the range of starting pay for this role is $100,000 - $150,000. DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. For more information https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal About you What is Required • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, namely biology (wildlife, ecology, conservation focus), land planning, environmental science/engineering, or environmental law/policy • At least 6 years of experience on biology-related components of renewable energy or similar projects, or 6 years of experience in environmental and/or permitting experience in the US • Experience in: • Preparing or leading Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies, Habitat Conservation Plans, Eagle Conservation Plans or other wildlife management plans, and biodiversity assessments; OR • Preparing or reviewing wildlife survey methodology and design, mitigation options, and quantitative risk assessment; OR • Engaging with and contacts within the federal and state regulatory agencies such as the USFWS, local communities, and Tribes or First Nations; and • Strong written and verbal English communication skills • We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening What is Preferred • Master’s degree in a relevant field, namely biology (wildlife, ecology, conservation focus), land planning, environmental science/engineering, or environmental law/policy • 10+ years of relevant experience preferred • Advanced knowledge of environmental assessment regulatory frameworks as applied to renewable energy (wind, solar, or battery storage) • Experience with GIS as an assessment tool. • Experience leading winning proposal efforts for Customers in the renewable energy industry • Capable of travelling to projects in development, construction, and operation sites in varying locations (10%-20% annual time) • Project Management Professional (PMP) or other technical accreditation such P.Eng., P.Geo, P.Biol., etc.
See More Details >>ERM is hiring a Principal Consultant, Renewables in Portland, OR, to oversee environmental impact assessments and permitting for renewable energy projects in Washington and Oregon. The role requires experience in permitting complex projects, including solar and wind energy facilities. Candidates should have expertise in NEPA and local permitting processes. Responsibilities include managing compliance, preparing permitting documents, and leading project delivery activities in a fast-paced environment. ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Renewables overseeing Impact Assessment, Planning and Permitting for renewable energy facilities throughout Washington and Oregon. This role will lead environmental impact assessment and permitting for renewable energy facilities and other major capital development projects including solar developments, technology infrastructure and onshore wind energy projects. The ideal candidate will have experience permitting complex development projects in the power and/or technology sector along with technical expertise leading environmental, local, state-level, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews for large-scale capital projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a career professional to join a growing and exciting technical team, as you build a rewarding career path with a global environmental leader. It is preferred and desired that the candidate has experience developing permits and permitting strategies for renewable projects, particularly to support local land use permitting processes, including securing Conditional or Special Use Permits, identifying requirements or local municipalities and counties (e.g., buffer widths, vegetative screening, water quality monitoring, local storm water review criteria), analyzing the potential for variances, and working with developers to optimize layouts based on local permitting requirements. As part of ERM’s planning team you will be leading consulting on a range of environmental, social, and health impact assessment projects to build a sustainable business both regionally and nationally, while networking with ERM's global technical teams to share best practices across the industry. This position will focus primarily on environmental impact assessment and federal, state, and local permitting to facilitate the development, construction, and operation of commercial-scale energy facilities and support the low carbon economy transition in the U.S. Our portfolio of projects are often fast-paced, multi-faceted, and geographically diverse with clients developing facilities ranging from onshore wind and solar to offshore wind. The position will require a candidate to work both independently and with teams of subject matter experts, so successful candidate must have the ability to manage varying priorities and multiple tasks while forging a cohesive delivery team to meet concurrent deadlines on multiple projects. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Manage and perform complex permitting and compliance associated with renewable energy and tech sector development projects with an emphasis on local, state, and federal permitting, including but not limited to compliance associated with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and regulations of federal agencies such as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and state-level agencies. • Manage and lead the preparation of permitting documents for energy/industrial facility development, expansion, maintenance, or decommissioning, with a focus on local permitting. Overseeing project delivery activities such as report writing, data collection, data, and literature review, and developing recommendations for clients. • Manage preparation of discipline-specific reports, permitting documents, NEPA/SEPA documents, and state-level environmental reviews consistent with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and compliance processes including EFSEC/EFSC, and federal water and biological resource regulations. Serve in roles ranging from project manager, task manager, technical expert, and QA/QC of deliverables. • Contribute technical, subject matter or project management expertise on permitting strategies, due diligence reviews, environmental critical issues assessments, impact assessment deliverables, and overall quality control review. • Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads as well as help to expand our growing renewable projects and team. • Manage and work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments. • Collaborate with other ERM practitioners to execute impact assessment and capital project permitting (ERM services broadly include baseline studies, environmental impact assessment, routing studies, land planning, and facility siting & permitting). • Expand ERM’s profile and market share through your existing client relationships, building and deepening ERM’s existing relationships, and delivering high quality, and reliable service. REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelors or Master’s degree in environmental studies, environmental management, wetland science, planning, geography or related natural resources science field of study; or 10+ year's equivalent experience. • 6+ years of project management, licensing and permitting experience, including strong project experience in renewable energy or similar practice across Washington, and Oregon. • Experience with federal, state, and local permitting, with the preparation of applications and documents related to the development of renewable energy projects. • Experience assisting clients in obtaining multi-media permits and approvals for new or expanded facilities. • Experience overseeing and coordinating desktop and online studies or research on natural resource or resource planning topics, Geographic Information System, map interpretation (National Wetland Inventory, U.S. Geological Survey, aerial photography). • Demonstrated ability to research and prepare concise and accurate technical documents including presentation of findings to clients, stakeholders, and/or regulatory agencies. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports. • Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision. • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members – excellent people skills, responsive, collaborative, versatile, effective in a fast-paced environment, and service-oriented. • Valid driver’s license and good driving record with the ability to travel to project locations as needed (10%) For the Principal Consultant, Renewables position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $115,500 – $148,700 (USD). An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above. This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable. You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. Who We Are: As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level. Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Thank you for your interest in ERM!
See More Details >>Lead - Development Strategy & Planning - Avangrid Renewables, LLC - Portland, OregonLead - Development Strategy & Planning for Avangrid Renewables, LLC in Portland, Oregon to define Avangrid Renewables (AREN) growth plan in priority regions, including pipeline needs (Megawatts, technology among Wind, Solar, Storage, etc.) budget, regional contribution to goals, and other required resources. Req. Bachelor's deg. or foreign equiv. in Engineering, Business or related field & 6 yrs. of progressive post-bach. work exp. Resume to jason.milarii@avangrid.com with "Attention: Jason Milarii, Executive & Global Recruiter." Reference Job Code: 01-2025 / C043.46.1.
See More Details >>Entering the wind trade in Portland, OR, typically begins with specialized training and education, often through programs offered by community colleges and vocational schools, which provide the necessary technical skills and knowledge. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the wind energy sector is projected to grow by 60% from 2023 to 2033, with wind turbine technicians earning a median annual wage of $61,770 as of May 2023. In Portland, aspiring wind energy professionals can expect to earn an average wage of $250 per week, with experienced technicians potentially earning over $100,000 annually. This growth trajectory, combined with the city's supportive policy environment and increasing investment in renewable energy, makes Portland a promising location for career advancement in the wind trade.
