Senior Environmental Specialist

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NextEra Energy, Inc.

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10,000+ employees

⚡ Energy

🤝 B2B

Energy • B2B • Utilities

NextEra Energy, Inc. is a leading force in energy solutions, dedicated to innovation, customer value, and sustainable energy infrastructure. As America’s largest electric utility provider through its subsidiary, Florida Power & Light Company, it serves millions while investing significantly in a diverse portfolio of renewable and traditional energy sources including solar and natural gas. With a commitment to operational excellence and continuous advancements in energy technology, NextEra Energy is reshaping the future of energy in North America, focusing on delivering reliable, cost-effective electricity and supporting economic growth in communities.

📋 Description

• Support site prospecting and early-stage project development for energy projects • Search for and evaluate potential project sites • Begin long-lead studies and early-stage federal, state, and local environmental licensing and permitting • Advise multidisciplinary teams on environmental site constraints and permitting strategies • Support development of wind, solar, battery, hydrogen, hydro, and transmission projects • Use desktop research, field reconnaissance, GIS, digital processes, and artificial intelligence for project evaluations • Develop environmental strategies for handoff to late-stage development teams • Perform environmental due diligence reviews • Assist with facility compliance audits • Support compliance, reporting, monitoring, remediation, and environmental permitting functions • Monitor and analyze environmental policies and regulations • Provide support to resolve environmental matters • Interface with Federal, State, and Regional agencies • Perform other job-related duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree • 4+ years of experience • Relevant renewable energy project experience • Experience evaluating critical environmental constraints for energy projects • Experience applying for and supporting permits from county, state, and federal land use agencies • Solid track record implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) • Knowledge of Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Historic Preservation Act • Ability to work collaboratively on multiple projects with multifaceted environmental and regulatory issues • Willingness to travel as needed • Ability to access remote sites using off-road vehicles and/or hiking • Field mapping and GIS skills • Current knowledge of national and state environmental policies and regulations • Ability to interface effectively with internal and external customers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders • Ability to assist in resolving complex environmental matters • Ability to maintain working relationships with local agency staff and NGOs

🏖️ Benefits

• Wide range of benefits to support employees and eligible family members • Relocation provided, if applicable