Engineer Manager

National Grid Plc; Hicksville (NY); In loco; USD 162.000 - 193.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual bonus

Generous pension with company 12%

Private medical insurance for self and

Family

Descrizione del lavoro

National Grid is hiring a Manager, Environmental Permitting and Compliance for our NY Operations - Land Management department in Hicksville, NY. The role leads a team of 10+ employees to manage environmental licensing, permitting, and compliance across generation and natural gas operations, ensuring adherence to local, state and federal requirements.

The position emphasizes overseeing permitting programs, coordinating with regulators, and maintaining thorough records while managing budgets and

Competenze

• A bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or related fields is required.
• Graduate-level education is a plus.
• Proven experience in environmental licensing and permitting with regulatory engagement.

Mansioni

• Provide direction and oversight for Environmental Licensing and Permitting and Compliance staff.
• Oversee environmental permitting programs including air, SPDES, ASTs/USTs, land use, wetlands, and waste management.
• Monitor field operations for compliance with local, state, federal and company requirements.
• Oversee project permitting coordination, tracking and timely approvals.
• Maintain auditable records and oversee contracting and vendor activities.

Conoscenze

Regulatory engagement

Leadership

Written and verbal communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management, applied sciences, or other related fields

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Permitting/project tracking systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Team Safety, Health, Environment and Resilience Business Unit New York Jurisdiction Requisition No. 13178 City Hicksville, US, 11801 Date posted 4 November 2026

National Grid is hiring a Manager, Environmental Permitting and Compliance for our NY Operations - Land Management department. This position will be based in Hicksville, NY.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for managing National Grid’s environmental permitting and compliance activities related to its generation and natural gas operations on Long Island and New York City to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental requirements. This includes ensuring that applicable environmental requirements are established, communicated, and implemented for high-value, complex activities across project initiation, design, and construction as well as overseeing the company’s environmental compliance as it relates to operations. The role includes direct supervision of 10+ employees to deliver high-quality, compliant outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide direction and oversight for Environmental Licensing and Permitting and Compliance staff, ensuring alignment with National Grid's strategic goals and objectives and the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
• Oversee the environmental permitting and compliance programs consisting of but not limited to: air, SPDES, ASTs/USTs, land use, wetlands, waste management, etc.
• Oversee the monitoring National Grid’s field operations and facilitate compliance with applicable local, state, federal & company requirements. Monitoring shall include understanding all environmental requirements for facilities where applicable including generation plants, LNG plants, gas transmission and distribution facilities, and operation centers.
• Oversee project permitting, including coordination, tracking, and timely completion of required approvals.
• Effectively communicate with peers and regulators to facilitate understanding, issue resolution, and compliance.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding current and proposed federal, state, and local regulations and National Grid’s Environmental Procedures to ensure compliance.
• Maintain accurate, auditable recordkeeping of permit applications, approvals, monitoring results, and correspondence.
• Oversee contracting and vendor activities related to environmental permitting and compliance.
• Monitor capital and O&M budgets, track expenditures, and ensure cost-effective delivery of environmental services.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with Operations, Engineering, Construction, Legal and other personnel to share best practices and communicate business decisions.
• Ensure adequate training is provided to corporate-based personnel to comply with applicable federal, state, local and company environmental regulations
• Ensure that technical guidance, support, and coaching is provided to build understanding of environmental requirements.
• Provide direct supervision to assigned employees, including work assignment, prioritization, and day-to-day guidance.
• Monitor and review team deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and support to develop skills, capability, and performance.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management, applied sciences, or other related fields. Graduate-level education is a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive experience conducting and/or overseeing environmental licensing and permitting, with a strong preference for experience related to utility operations in New York is highly preferred.
• Supervisory experience with proven ability to develop and lead a team.
• Proven experience engaging with regulators and stakeholders effectively and professionally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare permit applications, technical reports, and to present to internal and external audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and common permitting/project tracking systems; familiarity with Environmental Management Systems is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving history that meets National Grid's Safe Driver policy is required; ability to travel to divisional offices and other locations as needed.

More Information

Salary : $162,000.00 - 193,000.00 USD Annually

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

Safety, Health, Environment and Resilience

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.