Florida Power & Light Company is America’s largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry? Join our world-class team today!
Position Specific Description
This position is within the corporate Environmental Services Department of NextEra Energy (NEE), supporting new development opportunities in energy generation projects for Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) and other affiliates of NEE.
Applicant must have ability to provide environmental permitting support for new development opportunities in power generation and storage projects. Primary responsibilities include supporting permitting strategy and assisting senior level team members with obtaining all required federal, state, and local environmental licenses, permits and approvals for development projects. Other project support such as siting, field assessments, environmental stewardship, and community outreach will also be required. This job will have a primary focus on renewable generation in Florida.
Applicant must have ability to support multiple projects with multifaceted environmental and regulatory issues and ability to assist in comprehensive environmental due diligence reviews for projects.
Must maintain current knowledge of pertinent national and state level environmental policies and regulations, have the ability to effectively interface with internal and external customers, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders, and be able to assist in resolving complex environmental matters. Must help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, as well as company policies.
The job location is in Juno Beach, Florida. Frequent in-state travel, with the potential for overnight stays, will be required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Environmental Science or Engineering), Master’s preferred
Minimum of three years of directly relevant experience
Knowledge of environmental regulations
Knowledge of Florida flora/fauna and habitats
Skills in wetland delineation, Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) preferred
Oral and written communication skills as well as analysis, problem solving, compliance, leadership, and process/project management skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Primary (Essential) Job Functions: (List is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary)
Environmental siting, licensing, permitting and due diligence
Project planning, budget and schedule management
Strategic management and oversight of environmental field studies and consultants
Negotiations with federal, state and local regulatory agencies
Development/management of vendor contracts / purchase orders /invoices
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work extended hours
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Utilities
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