Sr Environmental Services Project Mgr

Requisition ID:  86354 

 

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

NextEra Energy, Inc is committed to being an industry leader in environmental protection and stewardship, including wildlife and habitat protection. We have operations across the U.S. and Canada, so we're keenly aware of the potential impacts that existing and future operations may have on wildlife and their habitat. Therefore, we have environmental policies and programs in place at both the corporate and local levels to avoid and minimize these impacts and to address any remaining impacts through appropriate mitigation measures. As a member of the NextEra Energy wildlife team, you will face different challenges every day, some of which will be extraordinarily complex. We ask our wildlife experts to work alongside multiple disciplines including engineers, developers, operators, permitting specialists, and policy professionals. You will feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping a leading clean energy company provide innovative solutions to wildlife challenges, big and small, and making a difference! 
 
As a member of the NextEra Energy wildlife team, you will face different challenges every day, some of which will be extraordinarily complex. We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable Bat Biologist to join our Environmental Services team as a Subject Matter Expert. The candidate will be highly knowledgeable and have extensive experience in bat biology, conservation, and management with a focus on wind and renewable energy projects, ensuring our projects comply with regulatory requirements and minimize environmental impact. This role will involve providing expertise on bat-related issues specifically related to bat populations affected by wind energy projects and must have experience with development and implementation of bat/habitat conservation plans. We ask our wildlife experts to work alongside multiple disciplines including engineers, developers, operators, permitting specialists, and policy professionals. You will feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping a leading clean energy company provide innovative solutions to wildlife challenges, big and small, and making a difference.  
Ideal candidate will have: 
•    Master of Science, MBA or PhD preferred
•    Sound statistical acumen, interpretation, and analytical ability
•    Working knowledge of ArcGIS
•    Detailed understanding of bat biology, populations, habitat, and behavior
•    Technical expertise on bat-related environmental compliance and permitting for wind energy projects
•    Practical knowledge of developing and implementing bat and habitat conservation plans and strategies
•    Experience with detailed environmental assessments, impact statements, and regulatory submissions related to bat conservation 
•    Technical knowledge of acoustic monitoring equipment and software to analyze bat activity around wind turbines
•    Ability to maintain professional relationships with diverse groups including operation staff, developers, other industry representatives, NGO stakeholders, agency personnel and consultants
•    Proficient at interacting with public and local elected officials at open houses, local zoning meetings or during other outreach events
•    Experience reviewing consultant work related to wind energy wildlife issues
•    Provides strategic advice regarding risk management of protected species and their habitat (avoidance, minimization and mitigation) 
•    Ability to travel up to 30% of the time; often on short notice.

Job Overview

This job is responsible for obtaining approvals, licenses and permits for construction and operation of new and existing company facilities from federal, state, provincial, regional and local agencies. Employees in this job serves as the subject matter expert providing specialized environmental expertise and environmental technical support to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations and permits.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

•   Performs comprehensive environmental due diligence reviews, assists with faci