Sr HSSE Environmental Associate

Description

• Respond to queries from both internal and external stakeholders
• Create program documents, train employees and managers, and respond to questions regarding implementation of developed programs
• Participate in and facilitate and/or manage required meetings with state and federal resource agencies, both in-person and virtually, and execute tasks pertaining to compliance with regulatory matters
• Participate in and report on industry focus groups involving environmental/wildlife issues
• Interface with various departments and organizations throughout RWECE, including Development, Construction, and Operations, regarding environmental matters to specific team members on projects or as an adjunct team member providing oversight and guidance.
• Provide technical expertise in threatened and/or endangered species issues and take permits (i.e., BGEPA, ESA, MBTA, etc.); water and stormwater management for construction and operations (i.e., CWA, SWPPPs, etc.); chemical management, including spill prevention and control (i.e., EPCRA, SPCC, etc.); and waste management (i.e., RCRA)
• Serve as a conduit for feeding information back to RWECE
• Provide support to the East region, including the following states: NY, PA, WV, VA, NC, TN, SC, NC, GA, TN, AL, MS, FL, and New England states
• Support the development and implementation of RWECE’s Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 14001) and best practices
• Attend meetings and provide written and oral responses to environmental matters on behalf of the department and in accordance with applicable regulatory framework and company policy
• Provide technical expertise in any of several areas of environmental practice as needed, including Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA) (i.e., NEPA, state-level environmental review regulations, etc.), as well as native plants and habitats, including biological assessments and evaluations
• Attend both in-person and virtual meetings as well as multi-day events as required, and provide feedback to the organization on behalf of RWECE

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related degree
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Strong leadership and communication, and the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Experience engaging with environmental compliance matters associated with wildlife issues as directed by USFWS and state wildlife agencies
• Experience engaging with environmental compliance matters associated with the following regulatory programs: EPCRA, SPCC, RCRA, CAA, etc.
• Experience building relationships and partnerships with internal and external customers/stakeholders
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Minimum 5 years’ experience developing and implementing environmental programs, including environmental permitting, within the Energy industry, with a preferred focus in renewable energy
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Experience in Construction and/or Operations, including field-based work
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Experience engaging with environmental compliance matters in the following states: NY, PA, WV, VA, NC, TN, SC, NC, GA, TN, AL, MS, FL, and New England states
• Ability to multitask, while working independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance