Engineer Manager

Consortium; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 162,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid in Hicksville, NY is seeking a Manager, Environmental Permitting and Compliance to oversee licensing and compliance activities across generation and natural gas operations on Long Island and NYC. You will lead a team of 10+ staff, coordinate with operations, engineering, and legal, and ensure that environmental requirements are established, communicated, and implemented.

A bachelor’s degree is required, with 10+ years in permitting and strong regulator engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field; graduate degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in environmental licensing and permitting, preferably for utilities in NY.
• Supervisory experience with ability to lead a team.
• Proven experience engaging regulators and stakeholders professionally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to prepare permit applications and technical reports.
• Proficiency with MS Office and permitting/project tracking systems; EMS familiarity is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction for Environmental Licensing and Permitting and Compliance staff.
• Oversee permitting programs including air, SPDES, ASTs/USTs, land use, wetlands, waste management.
• Monitor field operations and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Oversee project permitting, coordination, tracking, and timely approvals.
• Communicate with regulators and peers to facilitate understanding and resolution.
• Maintain auditable records of permits, monitoring results, and correspondence.
• Oversee contracting and vendor activities related to permitting and compliance.
• Monitor budgets and expenditures for environmental services.
• Develop relationships with Operations, Engineering, Legal and other teams.
• Provide training to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Skills

Regulatory engagement

Leadership

Written and verbal communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Natural Resource Management/Environmental Management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Manager, Environmental Permitting and Compliance position

Based in Hicksville, NY

Oversees environmental compliance and permits

Salary range: $162,000 - $193,000 annually

Must have a bachelor's degree in related field

About us

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.
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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.
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