Environmental Services Manager - Remote

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 Permitting Section of the Corporate Environmental Services Department supporting new renewable project development for NextEra Energy Resources and other NextEra Energy affiliates. The selected candidate will lead a team of environmental professionals supporting site prospecting and early-stage environmental permitting projects throughout the Western US.  This is a remote position that requires working from home in the western US. Travel for this position will vary but could be up to 2 to 3 times per month.

The position provides the opportunity to use your environmental knowledge and skills to help evaluate and acquire permits for renewable energy projects.  You will advise multidisciplinary teams on environmental site constraints and permitting strategies to facilitate development of a broad range of energy projects including wind and solar; energy storage such as batteries, hydrogen, and hydro; as well as transmission lines. 
 
Primary responsibilities include managing a team of 3 – 4 Environmental Specialist/Project Managers and working closely with site prospecting and development teams to help search out and evaluate potential project sites as well as complete early-stage federal, state, and local environmental licensing and permitting throughout the western US (CO, UT, ID, WY, MT, NM, NV, AZ, CA, OR, WA). The successful candidate will have experience evaluating critical environmental constraints for renewable projects as well as applying for and supporting permits from land use agencies at the county, state, and federal levels.  A qualified candidate must also demonstrate a solid track record for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act showing examples of significant involvement in recent renewable projects on federal land.   A well-rounded understanding of associated environmental regulations such as Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Historic Preservation Act are also important for this role.    
 
The applicant must have relevant renewable energy project experience with the ability to work collaboratively to support multiple projects with multifaceted environmental and regulatory issues.  Applicant must be willing to travel as needed.  Many sites will be remote and will require off-road vehicle access and/or hiking to complete site evaluations.  Field mapping and GIS skills are necessary to successfully execute this position. Must have a clear understanding of how to find available desktop data, gather new data, and apply it to evaluation of new and existing project sites.
 
The successful candidate must maintain current knowledge of pertinent national and state-level environmental policies and regulations, can effectively interface with internal and external customers, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders, and be able to assist in resolving complex environmental matters. He or she must help maintain good working relationships with local agency staff as well as Non-Governmental Organizations working in the vicinity. 

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Manage a team of professionals responsible for site evaluation and environmental permitting
• Effectively coordinate with late-stage Environmental Permitting Managers 
• Environmental Siting, Licensing, Permitting and Due Diligence
• Project Planning, Budget and Schedule Management
• Strategic management and oversight of environmental field studies and consultants
• Ability to assess and communicate environmental risk
• Negotiations with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
• Development/management of vendor contracts/purchase orders /invoices
• Manage personnel activities such as hiring, performance goal setting and evaluations, and mentoring
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to travel and work extended hours

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of environmental regulations with an emphasis on National Environmental Policy Act and associated regulations
• Advanced ability with analysis, problem-solving, and, professional skills
• Working knowledge of GIS
• Advanced commercial skills, communications (written & verbal), integrity and compliance, leadership, and process/project management

The base pay for this position is $123,200.00 to $184,800.00 per year. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Environmental/Chemistry/Rad Protection
Organization:  NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  No

This position is eligible for Company sponsored benefits. Click here to see our benefits.

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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