Senior Environmental Specialist - NEER

Requisition ID:  86507 

 

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest producer of renewable energy from wind and solar, and a global leader in battery storage. We offer energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact and create a cleaner future? Join our innovative, world-class team today!

 

Position Specific Description

This position is within the corporate Environmental Services Department of NextEra Energy (NEE), providing environmental construction compliance assurance for new energy generation projects for NextEra Energy Resources and its affiliate companies.  

 

The applicant must have the ability to provide multifaceted and comprehensive environmental compliance support of construction projects, perform field assessments and site inspections, and prepare detailed environmental reports.  Applicant must have strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively (email/phone/field/office) with internal management as well as local, state, and federal agency representatives, internal and external subject matter experts, stakeholders, and environmental organizations in support of assigned projects.

 

The applicant must maintain current knowledge of pertinent national, state, and local environmental policies and regulations, and company policies, to help ensure strict environmental compliance. Other tasks will include project coordination, planning, budget, and schedule support, and determining and mitigating environmental risks. 

 

The job is located in Juno Beach, Florida. Frequent in and out of state travel, with overnight stays and extended hours, will be required.

 

Required Qualifications:
•    Bachelor's Degree Required; Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred 
•    Minimum of four years of directly relevant environmental construction experience
•    Advanced knowledge of environmental regulations
•    Independent and organized 

•    Strong oral and written communication skills 
•    Strong analysis, problem solving, and professional skills
•    Proficient with Microsoft Office Products: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PowerBI
•    GIS skills a plus
 
Primary (Essential) Job Functions: (List is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary)
•    Ensure all environmental requirements outlined in project applications, permits, SWPPPs, applicable regulations/management plans, company policies, etc. are met/followed and that the responsible person(s) are identified to ensure environmental compliance of various parties involved with the successful and timely completion of assigned projects
•    Assist in overall construction compliance program management
•    Develop, implement, and lead team and department initiatives 
•    When in-field adjustments are made during project construction, identify additional environmental certifications, permits, or authorizations needed, and coordinate with the environmental permitting lead and project’s onsite management to facilitate obtaining those items
•    Coordinate, oversee, direct, and inspect environmental compliance related project items or onsite teams throughout construction to ensure that the work is being carried out per plans, specifications, and permit requirements. Notify the project’s onsite construction manager of any deficiencies, and give recommendations for corrective action to bring the site into compliance. Communicate deficiencies, updates, and project information up to direct supervisor
•    Be available for additional environmental support as needed (including storm duty)

Job Overview

Employees in this job are responsible for providing expert environmental support for new and existing facilities including due diligence, permitting, regulatory compliance, regulatory interpretation and development, and interface with Federal, State, and Regional agencies.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

•   Supports the company's compliance with environmental requirements
•   Performs comprehensive environmental due diligence reviews
•   Assists with facility compliance audits
•   Conducts environmental licensing and permitting activities
•   Supports environmental aspects of company operations, such as, compliance, reporting, monitoring, remediation, and environmental permitting functions
•   Monitors and analyzes environmental policies and regulations that affect the company and its customers
•   Provides the necessary support to staff to resolve environmental matters
•   Performs other job-related duties as assi