Environmental Permitting - Project Manager II

Calpine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 109,779 - 139,968; Full time

Job summary

Calpine is seeking an Environmental Permitting - Project Manager II in Houston, Texas. The role includes managing environmental permitting, regulatory analysis, and compliance with federal regulations.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree and relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth within a leading energy company.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in environmental management.
• Experience with interpretation of environmental regulations.
• Project management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental permitting and program management activities.
• Advise stakeholders on environmental requirements.
• Support permit strategy development and implementation.

Skills

Environmental regulations knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Regulatory guidance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Environmental Permitting - Project Manager II

Job Category: Power Operations

Requisition Number: PROJE008345

• Full-Time
• On-site

Location

Houston Office, 717 Texas Ave, Ste 1000, Houston, TX 77002, USA

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 environmental permitting and program management related to development projects, including carbon capture, battery storage, transitional generation, 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, historic and cultural and other site evaluation reports; managing broadly programmatic requirements pertaining to development projects and other relevant plant actions; state, county and local development and site planning approval; and other activities as necessary to authorize development of projects.

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.
• Support development and implementation of permitting and agency consultation strategies to help identify, communicate, and mitigate environmental risks utilizing excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
• 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 (Plant Operations, 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 Project Management, Organizational Management, Engineering, Natural or Physical Sciences, or Environmental Science or related program.
• 7 – 10 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s preferred.
• Multimedia experience with environmental regulatory requirements for power plants.
• Demonstrated Project Management experience managing multiple, concurrent time‑sensitive priorities.
• Experience with development of permit applications, negotiations with regulatory agencies, and/or implementation of permit requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience interpreting environmental regulations and providing regulatory guidance to projects and sites.

Travel up to 25%. Location may change to another office/plant depending on candidate selected. A Project Management Certification is preferred.

Salary Information

Salary Range: $109,779.21 - $139,968.50

Additional Calpine Information

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