Renewable Energy Environmental Compliance Specialist

NextEra Energy Resources; Chaparral (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources is seeking an Environmental Compliance professional to manage the PGD Environmental Management System and assure regional compliance with federal, state and county permits for Solar and Energy Storage projects in the assigned region. Travel may be required to support multiple sites.

The role emphasizes coordinating with agencies, overseeing environmental programs, and leading process standardization and contractor management to ensure safety, compliance, reliability, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations.
• Familiarity with local flora, fauna, and habitats.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in analysis, problem-solving, compliance, leadership, and process/project management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience: 2+ years.

Responsibilities

• Compliance Assurance – Continuous verification EMS processes and procedures are executed in the field.
• Environmental agency interface - Local point of contact for agency inquiries and site visits.
• Environmental Event Response - Field support and management of environmental issues, proactively identify and resolve site specific compliance issues to prevent or minimize environmental impacts during events.
• Quarterly site-specific operational environmental compliance assessments and inspections ahead of EMS due date.
• Environmental Compliance Program – Maintain site compliance with permit conditions and agency requirements.
• Environmental contractor management and oversight for Stormwater management system maintenance, conservation lands vegetation management, wildlife trapping, oil spill response.
• Perform regional staff environmental awareness and compliance training.
• Transition to Operations support: Incorporate new site into Solar and Storage EMS.
• Identify and resolve operations related environmental issues prior to COD.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

NextEra Energy Resources is seeking an Environmental Compliance professional to manage the PGD Environmental Management System and assure regional compliance with federal, state and county permits for Solar and Energy Storage projects in the assigned region. Travel may be required to support multiple sites.

The role emphasizes coordinating with agencies, overseeing environmental programs, and leading process standardization and contractor management to ensure safety, compliance, reliability, and