Senior Environmental Specialist

Requisition ID:  92530 

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) seeks a senior level environmental professional that is motivated, self-directed and results-driven. This position is within the Corporate Environmental Services department and directly supports FPL’s Power Delivery business unit. The selected candidate will support due diligence and permitting for planned projects designed and constructed by Power Delivery’s Engineering & Technical Services and Central Maintenance & Construction departments.

Applicants must have relevant experience to provide subject matter and technical expertise and personal ownership of assigned tasks. Applicants must have ability to provide proficient environmental due diligence and environmental permitting support for Power Delivery’s transmission, substation and distribution jobs. Primary responsibilities include supporting permitting strategy while assisting with obtaining required federal, state, and local environmental licenses, permits and approvals. Other project support such as siting, field assessments, and community outreach may also be required. This position also provides environmental technical support for Power Delivery operations and construction.

The successful candidate must maintain current knowledge of pertinent federal and state level environmental policies and regulations, have the ability to effectively interface with internal and external stakeholders (including regulatory agencies), and subject matter experts. He or she must be strong in resolving environmental matters that lead to ensuring compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations, as well as company policies. The selected candidate needs excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem solving, technical, analytical, and communication skills.

The successful candidate must be able to work long hours in the event of a storm, and exhibit behaviors consistent with FPL’s corporate values. The job location is five days a week onsite in Jupiter, Florida and some travel may be required within Florida.

Ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's Degree– Sciences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Understanding of utility design and construction processes
• Experience with interpreting state and federal environmental regulations, including but not limited to, wetland and listed species reviews, cultural resource coordination, and NEPA-related documentation
• Technical GIS skills