Environmental Policy Counsel - Energy & Regulation

Bhe Gt&S; Urbandale (IA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company seeks an Environmental Policy Attorney to serve as a key legal and policy advisor supporting BHE’s operations across regulatory environments in the U.S., Great Britain, and Canada.

Reporting directly to BHE’s Senior Vice President, Chief Environment and Sustainability Officer, this role provides strategic guidance on environmental compliance, legislative and regulatory developments, and corporate sustainability initiatives, while advancing the company’s business

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of legal experience is required.
• Significant experience in environmental, energy, or administrative law.
• Strong knowledge of utility regulation and environmental compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with regulators, policymakers, and stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory & Compliance Counsel Provide legal advice on federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations, including air quality, water quality, waste, climate, and natural resource protection requirements.
• Policy & Legislative Strategy Monitor, analyze, and shape environmental legislation and regulatory rulemaking at the state and federal levels. Advocate for company positions before regulatory agencies, legislative bodies, and industry groups.
• Agency & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as a primary liaison with government agencies, regulators, and external stakeholders. Build and maintain relationships that support constructive engagement and favorable regulatory outcomes.
• Corporate Strategy & Risk Management Advise senior leadership across BHE on environmental risks, emerging regulatory trends, and policy developments impacting utility operations and long-term strategy, including decarbonization and clean energy initiatives.
• Transactional & Project Support Conduct environmental due diligence and advise on permitting, siting, and compliance issues for infrastructure projects, including generation, transmission, and distribution assets. Serve as general legal advisor on environmental policy matters to all BHE platforms across the U.S., Great Britain and Canada.
• Litigation & Enforcement Support Support management of environmental litigation, administrative proceedings, and enforcement actions, coordinating with outside counsel as necessary.
• Internal Collaboration & Training Partner with business units, compliance teams, and operational leaders to implement effective environmental policies and programs. Provide guidance and training on regulatory obligations and best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Regulatory engagement

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in any U.S. state

Job description

MidAmerican Energy Company seeks an Environmental Policy Attorney to serve as a key legal and policy advisor supporting BHE’s operations across regulatory environments in the U.S., Great Britain, and Canada.

Reporting directly to BHE’s Senior Vice President, Chief Environment and Sustainability Officer, this role provides strategic guidance on environmental compliance, legislative and regulatory developments, and corporate sustainability initiatives, while advancing the company’s business