Senior Environmental Manager

Description

Responsible for advising developers and project managers on environmental diligence, strategic permitting and responsible development, and providing compliance support to construction divisions and operation divisions for community and transmission-scale solar and transmission facilities in the central U.S.

• Review technical reports. Reports typically include, but are not limited to: Phase I ESA, wetland and waterway delineations, desktop environmental screenings, habitat assessments, cultural resource surveys, threatened/endangered species surveys, avian and bat use surveys, and construction environmental monitoring audits.
• Develop standard scopes for standard environmental diligence processes. Advise project developers on scope and consultant selection and management of standard development activities.
• Review plans for management of environmental matters during construction and operations. Plans include, but are not limited to stormwater management plans, spill pollution prevention plans, construction oversight plans for compliance with respect to species protection, and archaeological resource protection.
• Advise in development and implementation of programmatic procedures and policies to ensure continuous compliance with existing and pending environmental regulations.
• Assist in development of protocols to manage ongoing compliance requirements during operations and maintenance. Advise on compliance issues when needed.
• Develop and lead environmental permitting strategies for transmission scale energy generation projects in the Central U.S. markets (ERCOT, SPP, MISO South) and the Western U.S. market (WECC) as needed, including TX, OK, AR, CO, AZ and/or NV.
• Participate in regional and national initiatives, symposia, conferences, and industry groups as needed to achieve Company objectives.
• Lead federal and state land and regulatory (e.g., wildlife, USACE, SHPO) agency communication and coordination.
• Conduct environmental due diligence for development and acquisition opportunities, and prepare associated documentation as needed.
• Directly oversee scoping of and managing complex, dynamic environmental regulatory compliance processes, such as targeted environmental resource studies (e.g., wetland delineations, Phase I ESAs, cultural resource inventories), impact permitting, and mitigation negotiation, within the Company and with outside consultants.
• Prepare environmental content for documents as needed, such as marketing proposals, plans of development, and zoning applications.

Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• May include local or regional travel, as allowed by health and safety requirements.
• Experience with Title V and state air permitting in Texas and/or surrounding states is preferred.
• Experience with large-scale energy campus generation and storage development (e.g., solar and other generation types [natural gas, wind, hydrogen]) is preferred
• Self-directed, solutions-oriented, and problem-solving, with the ability and desire to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to act and adapt to a fast-paced business environment with competing deadlines.
• Advanced degree in biological science/natural resources/environmental policy or environmental law degree preferred.
• Experience in construction and operational compliance support, including, but not limited to: SPCC, stormwater permitting, and vegetation management, a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or an Environmental-related field from an accredited college/university.
• Experience and expertise interpreting federal and state environmental laws (ESA, NEPA, CWA, NHPA), guidelines, and policies.
• 5+ years professional experience in environmental permitting and/or compliance in Central U.S. or Western U.S. markets. Experience in TX, OK, and AR a plus.

Benefits

CCR’s offices in Asheville, NC; Durham, NC; New York City, NY; Washington, DC with a hybrid schedule of 3 days a week in office, or remote.

The salary range for the position is $110,000-$145,000 plus bonus and benefits. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.

• 401(k) Match
• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance