Environmental Permitting – Project Manager III

Calpine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Calpine, a leader in electricity generation in the U.S., is seeking an Environmental Project Manager responsible for implementing complex environmental projects. This role includes managing environmental permitting activities and compliance with federal regulations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Environmental Science, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and substantial knowledge of environmental reporting. Join Calpine to contribute to a clean energy future.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in environmental project management.
• Substantial knowledge of environmental permitting and reporting.
• Ability to manage air and water permitting activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental permitting for development projects.
• Advise on environmental compliance across departments.
• Evaluate developmental activities related to power plant operations.

Skills

Environmental regulation interpretation

Project management

Compliance tracking

Regulatory analysis

Air and water permitting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Environmental Science

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Calpine, a business unit of Constellation Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: CEG), is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. With 79 energy facilities in operation, Calpine's fleet has the capacity to generate approximately 27,000 MW of electricity - enough to power approximately 27 million homes. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. 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 (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

Environmental Project Managers at Calpine are responsible for the implementation of complex environmental developmental projects. This position is responsible for environmental permitting and program management 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; managing broadly programmatic requirements pertaining to development projects and other relevant plant actions; 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 apply 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, Project Management, or Organizational Management or similar field of study; prefer Master's Degree.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Substantial knowledge of environment permitting and reporting.

Additional Calpine Information

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