Senior Specialist, Environmental Permitting (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy; Hadley (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Environmental professional to manage permitting and compliance for major energy infrastructure projects across transmission and distribution lines and gas pipelines.

The role requires five plus years of experience with federal and state permitting programs, strong technical writing and communication skills, and the ability to lead project teams including external consultants and regulatory staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies or related field.
• Five or more years of environmental permitting experience in MA/NH/CT.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading environmental projects under Federal Permitting Programs regulated under the Clean Water Act and related state programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning, cost estimating, scheduling, and implementation of transmission and distribution projects.
• Respond to environmental requirements or incidents to minimize liability and ensure compliance.
• Conduct environmental assessments, permitting, soil and groundwater management.
• Attend public meetings/hearings and oversee contracts and consultants.
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate requirements across the organization.
• Represent Environmental Affairs on project teams to ensure system-wide compliance.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Communication

Technical writing

Independent work

Regulatory hearings

GIS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to workat least three days in the office, includingTuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to workup to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change

You will be responsible for environmental permitting, due diligence and regulatory compliance related to work on major or complex energy infrastructure projects, including the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution lines and natural gas pipelines.

The Senior level requires experience in managing or leading environmental projects under Federal Permitting Programs regulated under, or by, the Clean Water Act (e.g., Sections 401 & 404, NPDES SWPPP and SPCC Compliance), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Section 404 Permitting and Section 7/10 Conformance), the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (endangered species); and Massachusetts State Permitting Programs regulating soil and groundwater disposal, water quality, wetlands/waterways, Endangered/Protected Species, and Historical/Archeological Resources. Local permitting programs experience required (e.g., conservation commissions, zoning boards).Experience providing expert witness testimony preferred, as it relates to the siting of energy infrastructure (MA Dept of Public Utility and Energy Facility Siting Board).

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for all phases of the environmental planning, cost estimating, scheduling, and implementation of transmission and distribution utility projects with latitude for exercising initiative and independent decision making in support of the corporate environmental policies and goals.
• Takes appropriate actions to respond to environmental requirements or incidents to minimize environmental liability and ensure compliance.
• Conducts environmental assessments, permitting, soil and groundwater management.
• Attends public meetings and hearings and provide oversight of contracts and consultants for such services.
• Monitors governmental organizations and regulatory agencies for new rules, regulations, laws and policies.
• Communicates environmental requirements throughout the organization.
• Ensure environmental compliance throughout the Eversource System by representing the Environmental Affairs Department on project teams.

Qualifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Clear understanding of municipal, state, and federal environmental regulations, permitting and policy in Massachusetts, Connecticut or New Hampshire.
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to "think on your feet" are required.
• Must have technical writing skills, including the ability to recognize and resolve problems in technical communications; and can work independently and professionally with project teams, their attorneys, outside consultants, other utilities and regulatory agency staff.
• Requires experience in managing or leading environmental projects under Federal Permitting Programs regulated under, or by, the Clean Water Act (e.g., Sections 401 & 404, NPDES SWPPP and SPCC Compliance), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Section 404 Permitting and Section 7/10 Conformance), the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (endangered species); and State Permitting Programs regulating soil and groundwater disposal, water quality, wetlands/waterways, Endangered/Protected Species, and Historical/Archeological Resources. Local permitting programs experience required (e.g., conservation commissions, zoning boards).
• Understanding of EFSB siting and permitting reform processes desired.
• General knowledge of applicable regulatory, engineering, and construction procedures; knowledge of the energy delivery power system; and the ability to utilize information technology and the use of Eversource Energy's office automation systems is required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource, Ecology, or related field required or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Five (5) plus years of experience with environmental permitting processes in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and/or Connecticut required.
• Energy-utility environmental permitting experience, preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification (PWS, CPESC, CESSWI, Forester etc.) highly desired.
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 40-hour wetland delineation and regulatory training preferred. A working knowledge of GIS preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license required.

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Competencies:

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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