Environmental Services Project 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 development opportunities for NextEra Energy Resources and other NextEra Energy affiliates. The selected candidate will help lead and manage permitting efforts for projects in the western US (CO, UT, ID, WY, MT, NM, NV, AZ, CA, OR, WA) with a focus on major federal permitting actions.  This position requires working from a home office located within the western US or at one NextEra’s western offices (San Francisco, San Diego, Denver). 

Applicant must have relevant Project Management experience with ability to lead, with limited direction, new corporate development opportunities and acquisitions in power generation, storage, and transmission projects, including renewable energy facilities, transmission lines, and battery storage.  Applicant must possess strong leadership skills and behaviors with demonstrated abilities to excel in multi-disciplinary settings.

Primary responsibilities include obtaining all required federal, state, and local environmental licenses, permits, and approvals for development projects in the region, as well as providing other project support such as siting and community outreach, agency coordination, risk evaluation, scheduling, and consultant oversight. The primary focus will be on licensing and permitting new solar, wind, energy storage, and transmission facilities on federally managed land.  A qualified candidate must 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 the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Historic Preservation Act are also important for this role.     

Applicant must have ability to support multiple projects with multi-faceted environmental and regulatory issues, ability to assist in comprehensive environmental due diligence reviews for potential acquisitions, and be willing to travel multiple times per month when needed. The successful candidate must maintain current knowledge of pertinent national and state-level environmental policies and regulations, 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 ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, as well as company policies.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Environmental Siting, Licensing, Permitting and Due Diligence; Projects will focus on those with a significant federal permitting requirement
• Project Planning, Budgeting 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
• Advanced commercial skills, communications (written & verbal), integrity and compliance, leadership, and process/project management

The base pay for this position is $104,800.00 to $157,200.00 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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