Environmental Services Project Manager

Role Description This position is in the Environmental Permitting Section of the Corporate Environmental Services Department supporting development opportunities for NextEra Energy Resources and other NextEra Energy affiliates in California and other western states. This position is based from either a home office located in California or an adjacent state, or at the main NextEra Juno Beach, Florida office. Travel will be required up to 25% of the time, as needed.

Applicants working from a remote setting are required to have an established, appropriate daily workspace with adequate privacy, internet connectivity, and are expected to be present, available, and fully functional via approved corporate devices (computer and phone) during work hours. Applicant must have relevant project management experience, strong leadership skills and behaviors, and demonstrated abilities to excel in multi-disciplinary settings by leading the execution of environmental permitting strategies and outcomes. This role would support development opportunities and acquisitions in: Wind Solar Energy storage Gas generation Other energy-adjacent projects including transmission lines Primary responsibilities include: Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to obtain all required federal, state, and local environmental licenses, permits, and approvals for development projects Managing and mitigating environmental risks Being a primary contributor to short-term and long-term development strategies Working closely with developers, engineers, and subject matter experts to develop, document, and execute permit acquisition strategies Performing comprehensive environmental due diligence Managing detailed schedules Collecting and maintaining pertinent resource data Collaborating with agency representatives and other stakeholders Executing core project management processes Applicant must have the ability to support multiple projects with multi-faceted environmental and regulatory issues, be able to distill key information from consultant-prepared reports and studies quickly and accurately, work as part of a collaborative team, and bring a positive attitude.

This position will report to the Pacific West Manager but may support other regions as needed. The successful candidate must maintain current knowledge of pertinent national and state-level environmental policies and regulations, can effectively interface with internal stakeholders and external regulators, subject matter experts, and be able to assist in resolving complex environmental matters. They will help identify compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, as well as company policies.

Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Experience: 6+ years Requirements Experience managing or supporting projects with the following agencies and permitting is required: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Endangered Species Act (ESA) Experience managing or supporting projects with the following is preferred: US Army Corps of Engineers and Clean Water Act National Historic Preservation Act California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) California Endangered Species Act (CESA) California Energy Commission (CEC) California Regional Water Quality Boards Benefits Compensation includes Base Salary and eligibility for Annual Incentive Bonus The estimated base pay for this position is $109,600.00 to $164,400.00 per year Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training