At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future.

Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.

Ready to join us in transforming the future of data centers and sustainability? Apply now to explore exciting career opportunities at Rowan Digital Infrastructure and be a part of our mission to revolutionize data center delivery.

Role Summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for an Environmental Permitting Lead to lead and manage environmental due diligence and permitting for data center developments within North America.

The successful candidate will have technical expertise on relevant environmental regulations, and proven communication, organization, and program management skills required for the position.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 30% to project sites

Location: Denver, CO (hybrid in-office role) - open to remote for a strong candidate

Compensation: $150k - $185k (offers bonus)

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage environmental due diligence across development efforts including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, noise studies, air permitting, protected species, wetlands, and cultural evaluations. Scope, review findings, and provide clear direction to consultants and internal teams on environmental conditions and permitting needs

• Lead environmental permitting and regulatory compliance efforts for site selection, including Section 404, Section 106 consultation, synthetic minor or Title V air permits, and environmental impact studies. Understand, communicate, and align these approvals with Rowan development timeframes

• Evaluate different data center designs for environmental impacts for turn-key projects (e.g., noise impacts, air permitting implications, and fuel management)

• Develop, summarize, and clearly communicate environmental obligations across multiple wide-ranging internal and external teams, including design, construction, and operations teams

• Provide SME expertise on environmental issues, and convey those findings to Customers, where needed

• Represent the project in public meetings/scoping and develop proactive/reactive communication for projects regarding environmental topics

• Represent Rowan in engagements with regulators or policy stakeholders related environmental topics

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, planning, or other related field

• 7+ years of experience in environmental due diligence and environmental permitting efforts, ideally pre-breakground permitting

• Experience with Section 404 permitting, air permitting and noise studies

• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to effectively coordinate with internal and external stakeholders in a highly cross-functional environment

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

• Hybrid working environment

• Team building and educational opportunities

• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution

• Unlimited PTO

• RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement

• Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.