Green Infrastructure Project Lead - Permits and Approvals

National Grid is seeking a Sustainability Director to lead environmental sustainability efforts in Waltham, MA. The role involves developing sustainable practices, coordinating environmental permitting processes, and managing consultants to secure necessary permits. The director will provide technical guidance, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain relationships with stakeholders. A strong knowledge of environmental regulations in New England is required.
We are looking for a highly skilled Sustainability Director to lead our environmental sustainability efforts at National Grid. As a Sustainability Director, you will be responsible for developing and implementing sustainable practices throughout the organization.
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You will work closely with internal teams to identify opportunities for reducing environmental impact and develop strategies to achieve these goals. Your primary responsibilities will include coordinating the overall environmental permitting process to obtain environmental permits in a timely manner to meet operations and construction schedules for new and existing facilities.
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You will also develop and implement innovative environmental permitting strategies that maximize the opportunity for regulatory compliance while minimizing operating and capital costs. This includes managing consultants and contractors in securing necessary permits and approvals, as well as during project monitoring to support construction activities.
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A key aspect of this role is providing technical and regulatory guidance, support and coaching to share knowledge and develop understanding of environmental requirements. You will also manage processes and programs to develop and submit all required compliance reports to applicable regulatory agencies.
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A comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental licensing & permitting regulations to facilitate utility infrastructure projects in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Vermont is required. Strong relationships with federal, state and local environmental regulatory, legislative, citizen group, media and other stakeholders are essential for this position.
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