Senior Environmental Specialist - Cultural Resources

Requisition ID:  85944 

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 supports the internal cultural resources team within the corporate Environmental Services Department in cultural resource matters related to development, environmental permitting, and construction compliance of wind, solar, natural gas, transmission, gas infrastructure, and other development projects throughout the US and Canada.  The successful candidate will assist with strategy, risk management, and avoidance/mitigation measures for a wide range of cultural resources including archaeological sites, architectural structures and buildings resources, historic landscapes/scenic trails, National Historic Landmarks, and be able to help identify tribal cultural resources, etc.  The candidate will also be expected to help develop processes to ensure consistency of cultural resource survey and analysis approaches across all NEE regions, as appropriate. 
 
The job is 5 days a week onsite in Juno Beach, FL. In and out of state travel, with overnight stays and extended hours, will be required. Highly qualified remote candidates may be considered.
 
Required Skills: 
•    Bachelor’s Degree in related field (archaeology, anthropology, architectural history, historic preservation, or related field), Master’s preferred 
•    Minimum of two years of directly relevant experience   
•    Knowledge of cultural requirements and regulations 
•    Oral and written communication skills as well as analysis, problem solving, compliance, leadership, and process/project management skills 
•    Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite 
  
Primary (Essential) Job Functions:
•    Siting, licensing, permitting and due diligence support 
•    Obtaining site file access with state archaeological information centers and conduct internal constraints research and analysis of confidential cultural resource information during early-stage project development.   
•    Quality assurance reviews and technical assistance of consultant work products to minimize risk, cost and/or potential schedule delays. 
•    Supporting agency and stakeholder interactions regarding cultural resource issues 
•    Project planning, budget and schedule management 
•    Strategic management and oversight of environmental field studies and consultants 
•    Negotiations with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies 
•    Development/management of vendor contracts / purchase orders /invoices 
•    Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders 
•    Ability to work extended hours 

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

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