In short
You will be responsible for the scientific management of nature conservation projects for wind farms and will prepare landscape conservation plans, species protection assessments, and environmental impact studies. You will coordinate the scope of faunal surveys with nature conservation authorities, conduct population surveys, and attend consultation meetings with the relevant authorities.
- Landscape Planning
- Approval of Wind Farms
- Landscape Conservation Accompanying Plans (LBP)
- Landscape Planning Schemes (GOP)
- Species Protection Assessments (saP)
- Preliminary FFH Impact Assessments
Your Energy, Your Future, Your Job at wpd.
At wpd, we’ve been successfully developing and operating onshore wind and solar farms for 30 years and are one of the leading companies in the renewable energy sector. For us, the people who contribute to the company’s success and growth every day are of central importance. Together, we want to bring about positive change. For all of us. For wpd. For the energy transition in Germany and around the world.
Join our team at our Osnabrück and Münster locations as
experienced landscape planner/ecologist (m/f/d) for onshore wind energy projects
Your Responsibilities
After an onboarding period, you will take on the role of project manager for nature conservation aspects of wind farms developed in-house. Your responsibilities will include:
preparing landscape conservation plans (LBP), green space plans (GOP), species protection assessments (saP), preliminary FFH impact assessments, as well as environmental reports and environmental impact studies (EIS) for permit applications under immission control law, land-use plans, and other permit applications
Coordinating the scope of faunal surveys with the relevant nature conservation authorities
Surveys of existing conditions (habitat types) to assess future project areas
Attending consultation meetings with the relevant authorities
Your Profile
Several years of professional experience in the planning and permitting of wind farms or other large-scale infrastructure projects
A college degree with above-average grades in landscape planning, landscape ecology, or comparable fields of study
Proficiency in handling issues related to nature conservation and environmental law is required
Knowledge of fauna, with a focus on avifauna and bats
We require a structured and goal-oriented approach to work, a willingness to travel, flexibility, a confident demeanor, and strong communication skills
About Us
Founded in 1996 as a two-person operation, we now have 1,400 employees across 32 countries in Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia, all contributing to the protection of our climate. In Germany, we are taking responsibility for the energy transition at 18 locations.
Interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application! Please include your complete academic transcripts and employment references along with your cover letter and resume.