Senior Environmental Analyst — Compliance & Permitting

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking an Environmental Analyst to develop and implement processes ensuring compliance with environmental laws and regulations affecting the electrical utility sector. The role focuses on guiding operations, conducting assessments of sites, and closing gaps in compliance while supporting ongoing and new projects.

The position requires strong communication, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willing to work with field investigations and site assessments.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations applicable to power generation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to vendors conducting ecological impact evaluations and permit work with agencies.
• Ensure environmental requirements are met during new generation unit commissioning and readiness reviews.
• Support due diligence investigations for real estate transactions.
• Interface with regulatory agencies to ensure proper permitting.
• Monitor environmental laws and develop compliance strategies.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on environmental issues.
• Familiarity with site environmental permits and plans.
• Prepare concise written and oral summaries for project management and leadership.
• Participate in emergency environmental permitting for outages and storm events.

Skills

Strong communication

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

Entergy is seeking an Environmental Analyst to develop and implement processes ensuring compliance with environmental laws and regulations affecting the electrical utility sector. The role focuses on guiding operations, conducting assessments of sites, and closing gaps in compliance while supporting ongoing and new projects.

The position requires strong communication, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.