Sr. Specialist, Environment & Permitting

Capital Power; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Sr. Specialist in Environment & Permitting to support growth initiatives in the U.S. This role involves leading environmental due diligence and permitting activities to ensure compliance with regulations for both thermal and renewable projects. Candidates should have significant experience with environmental permitting and a strong educational background in a relevant field.

Benefits

Flexible and affordable employee benefits

Retirement savings programs

Paid time off

Comprehensive onboarding and training

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in power generation.
• Understanding of environmental permitting processes across North America.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental due-diligence activities for acquisitions.
• Manage environmental permitting aspects of development projects.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate / Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science

Job description

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One Permanent Full Time Position.

Based out of the Phoenix office, the Sr. Specialist, Environment & Permitting you will support growth initiatives in the U.S. by leading environmental due diligence and permitting activities. This includes supporting the development, submission and successful delivery of required environmental permitting and approvals for new and existing facilities.

You will contribute to our team by:

• Leading environmental due-diligence activities for acquisitions and development opportunities as assigned, with a primary focus on activities in the U.S.
• Developing strategic plans that allow for timely acquisition of required regulatory permits and environmental approvals.
• Leading the development and submission of environmental applications for new and existing power generation facilities.
• Managing the environmental permitting aspects and environmental risk management of development and construction projects in the U.S. This may include participation and/or support of regulatory hearings and/or interactions with government and regulatory bodies across all jurisdictions.
• Providing environmental support and direction for the construction of renewable and other power generation projects. This includes the preparation of accurate and timely technical reports and regulatory applications, identification and management of project risks, and identification and management of budget requirements.
• Developing and implementing integration plans for new acquisitions or developments.
• Proactively developing and managing strong collaborative relationships with external regulators, stakeholders and agencies.
• Overseeing and approving the selection of external consultants including the delivery of technical reports, performance assessment and recommendations required for applications, licenses and approvals within appropriate timelines.
• Supporting the development and continual improvement of Capital Power's environmental management systems.

What you will bring to the role:

Education:

• Undergraduate / Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or equivalent

Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience with exposure to power generation.
• Understanding of environmental permitting processes for both thermal and renewable power projects in various jurisdictions across North America.
• Understanding of environmental policy, environmental aspects, and environmental management systems.
• Related experience with exposure to industrial facilities.
• Proficient in environmental law and regulation, and able to monitor and track relevant updates and changes as they relate to power generating facilities and projects.
• General understanding of power generation operations and associated environmental risks.

Technical Skills

• Ability to write and review technical reports including details with respect to environmental laws, regulations and environmental risks.
• Strong project management skills demonstrating ability to communicate, collaborate, and lead effectively in a cross-functional project team.
• Process management: the ability to develop, implement and manage processes and procedures with respect to the gathering, analysis and dissemination of key environmental metrics and data.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Office/Work from home position, with travel to project sites/facilities/offices as required.
• Some short notice travel to project sites, facilities and offices across North America, as required.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in United States of America.

As this is a safety sensitive position, clearance of a pre-employment drug test is required, subject to applicable law.

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.

We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.

To apply on this position please go to http://www.capitalpower.com/careers and search for JR806484

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst, Research, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Utilities and Services for Renewable Energy

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