Environmental & Permitting Senior Associate

 RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Corporate Development / Strategy
Remuneration: Exempt

Reporting to the Environmental & Permitting (E&P) Manager, the Environmental and Permitting Senior Associate will support E&P Managers with permitting and environmental studies/compliance for early and late stage development, construction, and operational renewable energy projects.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support with development of environmental study and permitting strategies
• Assistance with requests for proposals and review of reports/permit applications
• Participate in project meetings with development, engineering, operations, legal, and other RWE teams
• Assist the E&P Team with project/milestone tracking and scheduling 
• Support Due Diligence of potential Merger & Acquisition opportunities for wind and solar sites 
• Participate in meetings with state and federal resource agencies
• Participate in industry groups focused on environmental/wildlife issues and report activities to the larger team
• Travel to project sites to participate in agency meetings, micrositing efforts, etc

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelors of Science Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in relevant disciplines (biology, environmental sciences, etc)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant environmental experience in private consulting, independent power producer (IPP), utility generator or the like
• Experience with renewable projects is a plus
• Demonstrated problem solving, negotiating, and oral/written communication skills
• Knowledge of environmental/permitting regulations relevant to the development, construction, and operation of complex energy projects including NEPA, ESA, and/or wind/solar wildlife interaction issues
• Ability to work independently and organize numerous diverse project responsibilities
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned (ranging from 20-50%)

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in California $73,000 - $109,00. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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