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NextEra Energy Environmental Services Project Manager - Remote in Houston, Texas
Environmental Services Project Manager - Remote
Date: Sep 26, 2024
Location(s): Houston, TX, US, 77002
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 82392
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 11/4/2024.
A Project Manager provides expert environmental support including due diligence, permitting, regulatory interpretation and compliance, and interface with federal, state, and regional agencies. This position is in the Environmental Licensing and Permitting Section of the Corporate Environmental Services Department. Remote, regionally appropriate locations may be considered. Specifically, this position will
Manage new and existing corporate development opportunities for NextEra Energy Resources and other NextEra Energy affiliates in the Central Region with potential focus in CO or TX/OK, inclusive of multiple, multifaceted environmental issues, licensing and permitting processes, legislative development, and related activities
Demonstrate strong experience in project management with ability to lead projects and consultants with limited direction
Lead up to two environmental professionals
Support environmental due diligence, siting, and acquiring federal, state, regional, and local environmental approvals/permits for energy development, mergers and acquisitions, financings, and divestitures of assets, including but not limited to, wind, solar, battery storage, gas, hydrogen, data centers, and transmission
Serve as the subject matter expert resolving complex environmental matters and providing specialized expertise and technical support to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and permit conditions
Demonstrate strong experience in permitting (e.g., NEPA, utility siting, endangered species, waters of the U.S.), risk diligence and mitigation, project management with ability to lead projects and consultants with limited direction, leadership, and communication
Maintain current knowledge of pertinent national, state, local, and company level environmental policies and regulations
Effectively interface with internal and external customers, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders
Travel as required to support corporate development, and regional and departmental functions
Essential Job Functions
Project management: planning, budget, and schedule
Environmental due diligence, siting, and permitting
Staff management and leadership
Strategic management, oversight, and knowledge of aquatic, biological, and cultural resource consultants, studies, and technical reports
Provide guidance on alternatives to minimize environmental impacts
Provide specialized expertise to ensure cost effective environmental solutions that maximize operational flexibility, maximize environmental benefits for costs incurred, and contribute to improved system reliability and customer satisfaction
Assess and communicate environmental risk
Translate regulatory authorities into actionable tasks
Negotiate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
Develop and manage vendor contracts / purchase orders / invoices
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Assist with development of strategy and communicate environmental requirements to management
Review, monitor, and comment on emerging environmental legislation and regulations
Travel and work extended hour, when applicable
Other job-related duties as assigned
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
- None
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto 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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