Environmental Services Project Manager
Company: NextEra Energy , Inc.
Location: North Palm Beach
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Environmental Services Project Manager
Date: Apr 22, 2024
Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408
Company: NextEra Energy
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 Licensing & Permitting
Section of the Corporate Environmental Services Department
supporting new development and M&A opportunities for NextEra
Energy Transmission and other NextEra Energy a---liates throughout
the US.
We are seeking a Project Manager who has a passion for
environmental due diligence and permitting of electric transmission
and substation projects. The applicant must have relevant
environmental siting, routing, permitting, and project management
experience, with the ability to lead projects with limited
direction. The position provides the opportunity to use your
environmental knowledge and skills to help prepare competitive
proposals, acquire federal and state environmental permits,
complete alternative analyses and risk assessments, conduct due
diligence for potential new projects or acquisitions, and advise
multidisciplinary teams on environmental risk and permitting
strategies.
The candidate must demonstrate advanced knowledge of and experience
with aquatic, biological, and cultural surveys and studies;
federal, state, and local permitting, risk assessments, due
diligence, and agency coordination, such as federal and state fish,
wildlife, and game departments, state historic preservation
officers, public utility regulating agencies, USDA, USACE, and
other relevant agencies.
The preferred job location is Juno Beach, Florida. However, remote,
regionally appropriate home-based locations may be negotiated.
Routine out-of-state travel may be required.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related
field (Master's preferred)
Minimum of 6 years of directly relevant experience
Advanced knowledge of environmental permitting and regulations
Advanced oral and written communication skills as well as analysis,
problem-solving, compliance, leadership, and process/project
management skills
Job Functions, Duties & Responsibilities (List is not exhaustive
and may be supplemented):
Environmental siting, licensing, permitting, due diligence, and
outreach support
Identification, management, and mitigation of environmental
risk
Strategic mindset with ability to provide innovative solutions to
environmental challenges
Independent decision-making in a fast-paced environment, with
minimal oversight
Project planning, budget, and schedule management
Negotiations with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
Management and oversight of environmental field studies and
consultants, including development/management of vendor
contracts/purchase orders /invoices; ensure sourcing processes
comply with corporate procurement and financial policies
Effective and timely communications with internal and external
stakeholders
Ability to support multiple projects with multifaceted
environmental and regulatory issues and assist in resolving complex
environmental matters
Maintain current knowledge of, and ensure compliance with,
pertinent federal, state, and local environmental policies and
regulations as well as company policies
Translate regulations and permits into actionable tasks
Review, monitor, comment on, and effectively communicate business
implications of emerging environmental legislation and
regulations
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Schedule flexibility with the ability to work extended hours as
needed
Job Overview
Employees in this job provide specialized environmental expertise
and environmental technical support to ensure compliance with
environmental laws, regulations and permits.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Leads environmental programs that provide specialized expertise to
ensure cost effective environmental solutions
Maximizes operational flexibility and environmental benefits for
costs incurred
Contributes to improved system reliability and customer
satisfaction
Translates regulations and permits into actionable tasks
Provides guidance on alternatives to minimize environmental
impacts
Identifies, tracks, and analyzes environmental performance
metrics
Reviews, monitors, and comments on emerging environmental
legislation and regulations
Assists with development of strategy and communicate environmental
requirements to management
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Experience: 6+ years
Preferred Qualifications
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.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application
and selection process for qualified individuals, including
accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer
requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws.
Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required
where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a
reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to, providing your
name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this
line to inquire about your application status.
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.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals
from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies . Please see
ourfor more information.
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