Environmental Sustainability Specialist

National Grid is hiring an Environmental Sustainability Specialist in Waltham, MA. The role involves facilitating environmental permitting for projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advancing sustainability policies. Key responsibilities include developing innovative permitting strategies, providing guidance on environmental requirements, and managing consultants. Candidates should have over 7 years of relevant experience and knowledge of environmental regulations in New England.
• Company Overview

National Grid is a leading energy company committed to providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions. We are dedicated to minimizing our environmental footprint and promoting a culture of sustainability within our organization.
• Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Environmental Sustainability Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Environmental Licensing & Permitting (ESLP) group, you will be responsible for facilitating environmental permitting of projects, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, and advancing the overall environmental policy of National Grid.
• Key Responsibilities
• Facilitate environmental permitting of projects to ensure timely completion and minimize operational risks
• Develop and implement innovative environmental permitting strategies to maximize regulatory compliance while minimizing costs
• Provide technical and regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders on environmental requirements and best practices
• Manage consultants and contractors in securing necessary permits and approvals
• Anticipate and track emerging environmental regulations to minimize economic and operational impact on National Grid
• Requirements
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental licensing & permitting regulations in New England
• Minimum 7+ years of experience conducting or overseeing environmental permitting in New England, preferably related to utility operations
• Strong track record of developing innovative environmental permitting and compliance strategies
• Demonstrated record of professional respect and credibility among regulatory, legislative, and stakeholder groups