Environmental Services Project Manager

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 Licensing & Permitting Section of the Corporate Environmental Services Department supporting new development and M&A opportunities for NextEra Energy Transmission and other NextEra Energy affiliates throughout the US. 

We are seeking a Project Manager who has a passion for environmental due diligence and permitting of electric transmission and substation projects. The applicant must have relevant environmental siting, routing, permitting, and project management experience, with the ability to lead projects with limited direction. The position provides the opportunity to use your environmental knowledge and skills to help prepare competitive proposals, acquire federal and state environmental permits, complete alternative analyses and risk assessments, conduct due diligence for potential new projects or acquisitions, and advise multidisciplinary teams on environmental risk and permitting strategies.

The candidate must demonstrate advanced knowledge of and experience with aquatic, biological, and cultural surveys and studies; federal, state, and local permitting, risk assessments, due diligence, and agency coordination, such as federal and state fish, wildlife, and game departments, state historic preservation officers, public utility regulating agencies, USDA, USACE, and other relevant agencies.

The preferred job location is Juno Beach, Florida. However, remote, regionally appropriate home-based locations may be negotiated. Routine out-of-state travel may be required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum of 6 years of directly relevant experience
• Advanced knowledge of environmental permitting and regulations
• Advanced oral and written communication skills as well as analysis, problem-solving, compliance, leadership, and process/project management skills

Job Functions, Duties & Responsibilities (List is not exhaustive and may be supplemented):

• Environmental siting, licensing, permitting, due diligence, and outreach support
• Identification, management, and mitigation of environmental risk
• Strategic mindset with ability to provide innovative solutions to environmental challenges
• Independent decision-making in a fast-paced environment, with minimal oversight
• Project planning, budget, and schedule management
• Negotiations with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
• Management and oversight of environmental field studies and consultants, including development/management of vendor contracts/purchase orders /invoices; ensure sourcing processes comply with corporate procurement and financial policies
• Effective and timely communications with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to support multiple projects with multifaceted environmental and regulatory issues and assist in resolving complex environmental matters
• Maintain current knowledge of, and ensure compliance with, pertinent federal, state, and local environmental policies and regulations as well as company policies
• Translate regulations and permits into actionable tasks
• Review, monitor, comment on, and effectively communicate business implications of emerging environmental legislation and regulations
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Schedule flexibility with the ability to work extended hours as needed

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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