CVE (Changing Visions of Energy)

About the Company

Created at the end of 2009, CVE is a French multi-energy, multi-country renewable energy producer. CVE develops, finances, builds and operates photovoltaic power plants, biogas units and hydrogen production units. Our vision is to produce renewable energy in a decentralised way and sell it locally to meet the needs of businesses, local authorities and the agricultural sector. CVE has been a mission-driven company since 2022, with a purpose driven by its teams: "Putting people and the planet at the center of tomorrow's energy". With EUR866 million invested in our assets, and a capacity of 640 MWp enabling us to produce 1.1 TWh in a full year, CVE is experiencing strong growth. Today, CVE employs over 400 people (including 290 in France), divided between sales, technical (engineering, construction, operation), administrative and financial missions, all committed to a unique entrepreneurial adventure at the service of the energy transition. By placing people at the heart of its project, CVE has forged its corporate culture around 3 pillars: individual and collective fulfillment, commitment and excellence. CVE's ambition is to build up a 2.4 GW capacity fleet by 2027, and to become a key player in renewable energies with a focus on short supply chains for businesses and local authorities. http://www.cvegroup.com http://www.cvenorthamerica.com

Listed Jobs

Company Name

CVE (Changing Visions of Energy)

Job Title

Chargé de missions biodiversité - hydrobiologie - H/F

Job Description

**Job title** Biodiversity Mission Officer – Hydrobiology (H/F) **Role Summary** Provide hydrobiological expertise throughout the entire lifecycle of solar photovoltaic projects, from early project assessment to construction and operation. Act as the liaison between developers, external consultants, and public authorities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and deliver technical solutions that mitigate impacts. **Expectations** - 3–5 years of relevant experience in hydrobiology or environmental engineering, preferably in renewable energy or land development. - Strong technical knowledge of hydrology, hydrobiology, and associated environmental permits. - Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary stakeholder relationships and drive project outcomes. - Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English. **Key Responsibilities** 1. **Project Identification** - Assist developers in qualifying environmental issues. - Draft technical notes for public or private tenders. - Evaluate administrative dossiers during project acquisition audits. 2. **Project Development** - Support engineering teams in drafting specifications for external consultants (hydrology, hydrobiology, landscape, forestry, fauna/flora). - Prepare and review environmental impact studies, water law dossiers, CNPN derogation files, and other regulatory submissions. - Advise on mitigation and compensation measures, including methodology, cost estimation, and partnership management. - Participate in meetings with state services (DREAL, DDT, etc.) and author response memoranda (MRAe opinions, public inquiries). - Perform technical interpretation of regulatory documents (SDAGE, SAGE, mixed syndicate reports). 3. **Construction and Operations** - Monitor and evaluate external consultants’ monitoring reports; ensure corrective actions are executed. - Track project commitments and facilitate data transmission to authorities. 4. **Support & Knowledge Management** - Deliver environmental training to development, construction, and operations teams. - Conduct environmental vigilance and keep the team updated on regulatory changes. **Required Skills** - Expertise in hydrobiology and hydrology with a solid grasp of ecological assessment methods. - Experience with environmental permits for renewable energy projects (state building permits, naturalist studies, soil investigations, water law, ERC doctrine). - Project management skills and ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders. - Strong technical writing and documentation preparation. - Effective communication and networking abilities in both internal and external contexts. - Initiative, teamwork orientation, and scientific curiosity. **Required Education & Certifications** - Graduate degree (Engineer or University level) in Water Sciences, Hydrobiology, or related life‑sciences field. - Additional certifications in environmental management, renewable energy project development, or hydrological modeling are an advantage.

Île-de-france, France

On site

18-10-2025