Permitting Project Manager - Renewable Energy

Overview

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.

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We assure that energy systems work safely and effectively, using increasingly digital solutions. We also help industries and governments navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally within the energy industry.

Join Us in Leading the Future of Renewable Energy

Are you an experienced permitting project manager passionate about advancing renewable energy and driving decarbonization? Do you thrive in collaborative, purpose‑driven teams and want to make a meaningful impact on climate change?

Why DNV? At DNV, our culture is rooted in equity, respect, and diversity. We are committed to shaping a sustainable future for generations to come. Our EPS team works daily to accelerate the deployment of renewables, support our customers' success, and innovate with purpose.

Permitting Project Manager – Renewable Energy (Ontario). This unique opportunity allows you to lead permitting efforts for renewable energy projects across Ontario and North America while working with the world's largest renewable‑energy consultancy. You will be responsible for leading project development and environmental and permitting activities, including the preparation of local, provincial, and federal energy permit applications, associated environmental and social impact studies, stakeholder engagement sessions, and land use and zoning permit applications for energy projects located in Ontario and beyond.

You will also be engaged in leading proposal efforts, business development for wind, solar, battery storage, and hydrogen facilities across Canada and the United States, as well as assisting with project due diligence activities.

This position will be based at our Toronto office presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend at least 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 EPS team is comprised of siting, environmental, permitting, and sustainability 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, permitting, and sustainability expertise.

• Support energy project site selection and characterization studies.
• Lead the preparation and submission of permit applications (REA, Class EA for Minor Transmission, ESAR, ECA), coordinate environmental fieldwork, author 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, development of process efficiencies through digitalisation and innovation, and stakeholder engagement programs.
• Provide support for technical due diligence reviews of environmental permits for project financing activities.
• Organise consulting activities with different stakeholder groups, including federal and provincial regulatory agencies such as the MECP or MNRF, local communities, and Indigenous peoples.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Ontario regulatory agencies (and other U.S. regions).
• Assist in business development activities—including preparing proposals for each client/project, maintaining strong client relationships, and attending client meetings to support further…