What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Services Project Manager position at NextEra Energy?
Environmental Compliance Specialist
This role is part of the corporate Environmental Services Department at NextEra Energy (NEE), responsible for ensuring environmental construction compliance assurance for new energy generation projects across NextEra Energy Resources and its affiliate companies.
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal management, local, state, and federal agency representatives, subject matter experts, stakeholders, and environmental organizations. They will also maintain current knowledge of pertinent national, state, and local environmental policies and regulations, as well as company policies.
Key responsibilities include providing multifaceted and comprehensive environmental compliance support, conducting field assessments and site inspections, preparing detailed environmental reports, and identifying and mitigating environmental risks. The role requires frequent travel, including in-state and out-of-state trips, with overnight stays and extended hours.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of four years of directly relevant environmental construction experience. Advanced knowledge of environmental regulations and proficiency in Microsoft Office products are also essential.
The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring all environmental requirements outlined in project applications, permits, SWPPPs, applicable regulations/management plans, company policies, etc. are met/followed. They will also assist in overall construction compliance program management, develop and implement team and department initiatives, and coordinate environmental compliance related project items or onsite teams throughout construction.
A successful Environmental Compliance Specialist will lead environmental programs that provide specialized expertise to ensure cost-effective environmental solutions, maximize operational flexibility and environmental benefits, contribute to improved system reliability and customer satisfaction, and translate regulations and permits into actionable tasks.
This role is part of the corporate Environmental Services Department at NextEra Energy (NEE), responsible for ensuring environmental construction compliance assurance for new energy generation projects across NextEra Energy Resources and its affiliate companies.
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal management, local, state, and federal agency representatives, subject matter experts, stakeholders, and environmental organizations. They will also maintain current knowledge of pertinent national, state, and local environmental policies and regulations, as well as company policies.
Key responsibilities include providing multifaceted and comprehensive environmental compliance support, conducting field assessments and site inspections, preparing detailed environmental reports, and identifying and mitigating environmental risks. The role requires frequent travel, including in-state and out-of-state trips, with overnight stays and extended hours.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of four years of directly relevant environmental construction experience. Advanced knowledge of environmental regulations and proficiency in Microsoft Office products are also essential.
The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring all environmental requirements outlined in project applications, permits, SWPPPs, applicable regulations/management plans, company policies, etc. are met/followed. They will also assist in overall construction compliance program management, develop and implement team and department initiatives, and coordinate environmental compliance related project items or onsite teams throughout construction.
A successful Environmental Compliance Specialist will lead environmental programs that provide specialized expertise to ensure cost-effective environmental solutions, maximize operational flexibility and environmental benefits, contribute to improved system reliability and customer satisfaction, and translate regulations and permits into actionable tasks.
