Applications to this job posting will be accepted through 11/12/2024.

Ideally, this candidate will be located in Juno Beach or AZ, CA, NV, OR, WA
 
NextEra Energy, Inc. is committed to being an industry leader in environmental protection and stewardship, including wildlife and habitat protection. We have operations across the U.S. and Canada, so we're keenly aware of the potential impacts that existing and future operations may have on wildlife and their habitat. Therefore, we have environmental policies and programs in place at both the corporate and local levels to avoid and minimize these impacts and to address any remaining impacts through appropriate mitigation measures. As a member of the NextEra Energy wildlife team, you will face different challenges every day, some of which will be extraordinarily complex. We ask our wildlife experts to work alongside multiple disciplines including engineers, developers, operators, permitting specialists, and policy professionals. You will feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping a leading clean energy company provide innovative solutions to wildlife challenges, big and small, and making a difference! 
 
Successful candidate will have:

• Sound statistical acumen, interpretation, and analytical ability
• Familiarity with wind energy and wildlife issues
• Familiarity with federal and state-listed species in central California (such as California condor, California tiger salamander, tricolored blackbird, Swainson’s hawk, etc.)
• Detailed understanding of avian protection laws (Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act) and related wind energy guidance documents and policies
• Detailed knowledge of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
• Experience working on or with Technical Advisory Committees associated with renewable projects
• Experience writing Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with diverse groups including operation staff, developers, other industry representatives, NGO stakeholders, agency personnel, and consultants
• Proficient at interacting with public and local elected officials at open houses, local zoning meetings, or during other outreach events
• Experience reviewing consultant work related to wind energy wildlife issues
• Provides strategic advice regarding risk management of protected species and their habitat (avoidance, minimization, and mitigation) 
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time; often on short notice 

Job Overview

Employees in this job provide specialized environmental expertise and environmental technical support to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations and permits.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads environmental programs that provide specialized expertise to ensure cost effective environmental solutions
• Maximizes operational flexibility and environmental benefits for costs incurred
• Contributes to improved system reliability and customer satisfaction
• Translates regulations and permits into actionable tasks
• Provides guidance on alternatives to minimize environmental impacts
• Identifies, tracks, and analyzes environmental performance metrics
• Reviews, monitors, and comments on emerging environmental legislation and regulations
• Assists with development of strategy and communicate environmental requirements to management
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: 6+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Environmental/Chemistry/Rad Protection
Organization:  NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  No