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425470BR

Company:

NextEra Energy

Job Code:

Environmental Health and Safety

Job Description:

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Position Specific Description

This position is within the corporate Environmental Services Department of NextEra Energy (NEE), supporting new development opportunities in energy generation projects for NextEra Energy Resources and other affiliates of NEE.

Applicant must have ability to provide environmental permitting support for new development opportunities in power generation and storage projects. Primary responsibilities include supporting permitting strategy and obtaining all required federal, state, and local environmental licenses, permits, and approvals for development projects. Other project support such as siting, field assessments, and community outreach will also be required. This job will have a primary focus on renewable generation in Florida.

Applicant must have ability to support multiple projects with multifaceted environmental and regulatory issues and ability to lead comprehensive environmental due diligence reviews for projects.

Must maintain current knowledge of pertinent national and state level environmental policies and regulations, have the ability to effectively interface with internal and external customers, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders, and be able to assist in resolving complex environmental matters. Must help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, as well as company policies.

The job location is in Juno Beach, Florida. Frequent in-state travel, with the potential for overnight stays, will be required.

Required Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Environmental Science or Engineering), Master’s preferred

Minimum of two years of directly relevant experience

Knowledge of environmental regulations

Knowledge of Florida flora/fauna and habitats

Skills in wetland delineation, Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) preferred

Oral and written communication skills as well as analysis, problem solving, compliance, leadership, and process/project management skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Primary (Essential) Job Functions: (List is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary)

• Environmental siting, licensing, permitting and due diligence

Project planning, budget and schedule management

Strategic management and oversight of environmental field studies and consultants

Negotiations with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies

Development/management of vendor contracts / purchase orders /invoices

Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Ability to work extended hours

Job Overview

Employees in this position provide environmental compliance and permitting technical support for the company Power Delivery business unit which includes transmission and distribution operations in Florida, and transmission operations in 24 states and Canada.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Provides environmental permitting and compliance technical support to business unit to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations

Coordinates environmental consultants’ and contractors’ scopes of work

Identifies and mitigates environmental risks

Supports root cause analysis of environmental events

Coordinates environmental due diligence for business unit construction and maintenance jobs

Coordinates oversight of environmental compliance during construction

Supports environmental permitting on business unit construction and maintenance jobs

Translates regulations and permit conditions into meaningful instructions for business unit employees

Provides project management support

Communicates effectively about environmental permitting and issues

Provides recommended solutions to environmental challenges to minimize environmental impact

Develops environmental processes, procedures and environmental awareness training

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

Qualifications

Position Title:

Environmental Specialist I - Juno Beach, FL

Job Category:

Operations

Minimum Education Required:

High School/GED

City*:

Juno Beach

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:

Required Qualifications

High School Grad / GED

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

Experience: 2+ years

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree

State*:

Florida