Job Title: Manager, Environmental Compliance and Strategy (Oklahoma
Transmission and Generation)
Description:
Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial
experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing
our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage
solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We
develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.
This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from
the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on
business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.
Job Description
Position Overview
As a Manager on the Environmental Compliance & Strategy team, you will be
responsible for the development of project-specific federal and/or state
environmental strategies and compliance requirements to support the
development, construction, and operation of long-distance transmission and
utility-scale generation (wind and solar) projects in Oklahoma.
The ideal candidate will have an expert-level understanding of renewable
energy project processes and experience and expertise interpreting and
applying federal and state environmental laws (NEPA, ESA, and CWA, and
other federal environmental laws), federal guidelines (WEGs), and
policies, and developing innovative environmental compliance strategies for
complex utility-scale projects.
The ideal candidate will be an organized and collaborative self-starter with a
keen attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple projects at
various stages of development, construction, and operations. The
successful candidate will have demonstrated capabilities in managing the
environmental compliance process for utility-scale renewable energy and/or
transmission projects and an understanding of NEPA, ESA, CWA, and other
federal environmental laws.
To fulfill these duties, you will collaborate with internal project teams
such as transmission and renewable development, engineering, government
affairs, and construction management; external teams like environmental
and engineering consultants, and external legal counsel; and external
stakeholders such as private landowners, state/federal resource
agencies, and conservation organizations.
Responsibilities
Advise ECS management, development teams, and others regarding the
environmental permitting of projects from planning phases through
implementatio
Identify and communicate project needs, schedules, and risks across
project support teams. Work collaboratively and efficiently with internal
teams and external parties (e.g., consultants and counsel) to execute
project work on schedule, and develop strategies to address
environmental-related issues.
Supervise the work of project environmental consultants, and manage efforts
which includes reviewing proposals, scheduling survey timelines, and
ensuring survey methodologies follow wildlife agency input and satisfy permit
conditions/project needs.
Review resource reports with critical attention to meeting regulatory
standards, data and documentation accuracy, and survey objectives,
methods, and results. Review technical reports provided by consultants.
Develop strategies to mitigate environmental impacts of projects from project
inception through post-construction.
Advise on project design in collaboration with generation and transmission
development and engineering teams to ensure compatibility with project
commitments/requirements.
Respond to internal environmental-related inquiries in support of project
contracting, project financing, and third-party due diligence.
Ability and desire to maintain a complete and organized project record to
demonstrate compliance with federal and state wildlife regulations.
Leads agency meeting engagement, including strategy and material development.
Participate in regional nd national initiatives, symposia, conferences,
and industry groups as needed to achieve Company objectives.
Support Tribal Nation engagement in close collaboration with the project's
Tribal Liaison.
Build relationships and support federal and state regulatory agency
consultation by leading coordination early and often through development,
construction, and operation as needed.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required
5+ years in energy project development
Demonstrated ability in developing energy projects through complex permitting
environments to construction/financing.
Experience and expertise interpreting and applying federal and state
environmental laws (NEPA, NHPA, BGEPA, MBTA, ESA, and CWA),
guidelines, and policies, and developing innovative environmental
compliance strategies for compliance for complex utility-scale projects.
Must be willing to travel as needed (20%), depending on the needs of
the project.
Skills:
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and make independent
decisions that promote/advance company and project goals and objectives.
Must be self-directed, with the ability and desire to work independently and
effectively in a team environment.
Able to act and adapt to a fast-paced business environment with competing
deadlines, and quickly learn and implement internal processes.