Environmental Development Permitting - Project Manager

Calpine; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 141,395 - 180,279; Full time

Job summary

Calpine Corporation is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to oversee complex environmental development projects, including air and water permitting, regulatory analysis, and NEPA compliance. Travel up to 25% to various office or plant locations is required.

You will advise Operations, Engineering, Origination, and Legal on environmental requirements and review site assessments to support development of power projects and related activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or similar field; or equivalent experience.
• Masters degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience and substantial knowledge of environmental permitting.

Responsibilities

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting processes, and data collection.
• Interprets environmental regulations and permit conditions; works with agencies to complete permitting actions.
• Drives continuous improvement in systems, programs, and training across environmental compliance.
• Partners with Plants, Gov/Reg, Legal, Engineering, Origination to ensure compliance.
• Travel up to 25%; assists with NEPA-related activities and public participation requirements.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Permitting processes

Regulatory analysis

Project management

Air and water permitting

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Engineering/Environmental Science

Masters preferred

Job description

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 76 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low‑carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary

Environmental Project Managers at Calpine are responsible for the implementation of complex environmental developmental projects. This position is responsible for environmental permitting and other activities related to development projects, including carbon capture, battery storage and others.

Responsibility includes but is not limited to: management of air and water permitting activities for developmental projects, including regulatory analysis, emission evaluation, and air dispersion modeling; activities related to compliance with the federal NEPA process; advising Operations, Engineering, Origination, Legal, and other Calpine stakeholders on environmental requirements; evaluation of developmental activities as they pertain to ongoing power plant operations; advising corporate outreach personnel on Environmental Justice and public participation requirements; review of wetland, species, and other site evaluation reports; and other activities as necessary to authorize development of projects. Travel up to 25%. Location may change to another office/plant depending on candidate selected.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting processes, and environmental data collection and evaluation.
• Has ability to interpret environmental regulations and permit conditions, and work with agencies to complete permitting actions that allow for needed operational flexibility.
• Possesses capability to resolve complex issues and function as an advanced contributor.
• Identifies opportunities to develop new processes, tools, services and techniques while driving continuous improvement in systems, programs, and training.
• Serves as central resource for various programs; ensures consistency in corporate practices and approach.
• Tracks and communicates regulatory changes; ensures compliance with applicable regulations, permits, and plant operational requirements, as they pertain to development projects.
• Partners with other functional roles (Plants, Gov/Reg, Legal, Engineering, Origination) to drive a systematic approach to environmental compliance.
• Interprets and applies regulations, codes, bylaws, and all relevant standards.
• Performs other duties assigned by management that generally fall within the expected scope of this position.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or similar field of study; or equivalent experience. Masters preferred.
• 10+ years relevant experience.
• Substantial knowledge of environment permitting and reporting.

Salary Information

Salary Range: 141,395.62 - 180,279.41

Additional Calpine Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
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