Environmental Services Project Manager - Juno Beach or Denver

Requisition ID:  84224 

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

Applications to this job posting will be accepted through 3/25/2025.

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. This position requires working 5 days per week at one of the NextEra offices. Primary responsibilities include obtaining all required federal, state, and local environmental licenses, permits, and approvals for development projects in Wyoming, Utah, and Montana, as well as providing other project support such as siting.

The primary focus will be on licensing and permitting new solar, wind, energy storage, and transmission facilities. Applicant will work closely with developers, engineers, and subject matter experts to develop and execute permit acquisition strategies. Applicant must have the ability to support multiple projects with multifaceted environmental and regulatory issues, the ability to assist in comprehensive environmental due diligence reviews for potential acquisitions, and be willing to the Mountain West up to 50% of the time, when needed.

The successful candidate must maintain current knowledge of pertinent national and state-level environmental policies and regulations, can effectively interface with internal regulators, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders, and be able to assist in resolving complex environmental matters. They will help identify compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, as well as company policies. Experience with the Wyoming Industrial Development Information and Siting Act, Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA), and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is required. The applicant should have project management as well as leadership skills while being prepared to work on teams collaboratively. The successful candidate will have demonstrated communication skills with a diversity of people including regulators, developers, engineers, and subject matter experts.

Compensation includes Base Salary and eligibility for Annual Incentive Bonus.

The estimated base pay for this position is $104,800.00 to $157,200.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training.

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

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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NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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