Environmental Services Project Manager

NextEra Energy Resources seeks an Environmental Services Project Manager to support environmental permitting for renewable energy projects in the Pacific Northwest. The role involves obtaining necessary licenses and permits, project support, and collaboration with developers and engineers. Candidates should have knowledge of environmental regulations and project management skills. The position can be based in regional offices or remotely, with up to 50% travel required.
Requisition ID: 85769

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

This position is in the Environmental Permitting Section of the Corporate Environmental Services Department supporting new development opportunities for NextEra Energy Resources and other NextEra Energy affiliates. This position will be based out of a regionally appropriate office (Denver, San Francisco) or remote.

Primary responsibilities include obtaining all required federal, state, and local environmental licenses, permits, and approvals for development projects in the Pacific Northwest, as well as providing other project support such as siting. The primary focus will be on licensing and permitting new solar, wind, energy storage, and transmission facilities. Applicant will work closely with developers, engineers, and subject matter experts to develop and execute permit acquisition strategies. Applicant must have the ability to support multiple projects with multifaceted environmental and regulatory issues, the ability to assist in comprehensive environmental due diligence reviews for potential acquisitions, and be willing to travel to the Pacific Northwest up to 50% of the time, when needed.

The successful candidate must maintain current knowledge of pertinent national and state-level environmental policies and regulations, can effectively interface with internal regulators, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders, and be able to assist in resolving complex environmental matters. They will help identify compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, as well as company policies. Experience with the Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council and Washington Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSC/EFSEC) Site Certification process, the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is required. The applicant should have project management as well as leadership skills while being prepared to work on teams collaboratively. The successful candidate will have demonstrated communication skills with a diversity of people including regulators, developers, engineers, and subject matter experts.

Compensation includes Base Salary and eligibility for Annual Incentive Bonus.

Job Overview

Employees in this job provide specialized environmental expertise and environmental technical support to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations and permits.

Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Leads environmental programs that provide specialized expertise to ensure cost effective environmental solutions
• Maximizes operational flexibility and environmental benefits for costs incurred
• Contributes to improved system reliability and customer satisfaction
• Translates regulations and permits into actionable tasks
• Provides guidance on alternatives to minimize environmental impacts
• Identifies, tracks, and analyzes environmental performance metrics
• Reviews, monitors, and comments on emerging environmental legislation and regulations
• Assists with development of strategy and communicate environmental requirements to management
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: 6+ years

Preferred Qualifications
• None

The estimated base pay for this position is $108,000.00 to $162,000.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training.

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Environmental/Chemistry/Rad Protection

Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC

Relocation Provided: No

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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