Principal Environmental Project Manager or Sr Environmental Project Manager
Principal Environmental Project Manager or Sr Environmental Project Manager
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$ 95200 - 155200
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Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow A position at Xcel Energy could be just what youre looking for.
Position Summary
This position has considerable latitude for decisions relating to the need for permits negotiate acceptable permit conditions and determine appropriate measures to minimize environmental impacts. Assignments are often self-initiated. Possess expert knowledge of land rights principles and regulations and applies them in creative and effective ways to a broad range of complex assignments. Must demonstrate exceptional diplomacy skills and judgment to balance competing objectives. Leads sensitive negotiations and settlements and provides management with sound analytic analyses to support compensation decision-making. Proven track record in successfully managing project schedules and budgets.
Essential Responsibilities
Lead planning route alternatives analysis site selection and management of sites and corridors for major energy facilities including transmission lines and generation plants (battery wind solar). Interact with and represent S&LRs interests on multi-disciplinary internal project teams involving engineering legal regulatory and project management staff.
Lead preparation of applications and negotiate for and obtain applicable permits from federal state and local government agencies for approvals to construct major energy facilities. These include necessary land use and environmental permits from local state and federal government jurisdictions.
Represent the company before federal state and local regulatory and land management agencies boards planning commissions and councils. Prepare project descriptions and summaries respond to data requests and make presentations to the governing jurisdictions in public hearings to obtain approval for projects. Act as primary spokesperson on all land rights related activities for the project. Act as expert witness in preparing and presenting written and oral testimony in state certification proceedings (CON CPCN CCN) and other regulatory proceedings.
Maintain a high level of technical knowledge and understanding of applicable federal state and local land rights laws codes ordinances and regulations. Implement effective negotiating strategies and techniques in order to secure land rights at a fair and equitable cost. Serve as technical resource and advisor to other Siting & Land Rights Staff.
Administers and consults with other agents and team members on complex project issues regarding land rights and siting issues. Assists others in developing refining and implementing the strategic goals and objectives of Xcel Energy. Contributes to process teams concerning budget and regulatory compliance.
Provides assistance to other internal Xcel Energy departments and subsidiaries involving land rights management and acquisition valuation scheduling and cost estimates for siting and land rights activities.
Prepares requests for proposals contract agreements and project estimates for projects. Leads selection of consultants and contractors. Manages consultants on major projects. Leads team for condemnation proceedings and provides testimony in related court cases.
Negotiate with landowners and their legal representatives for the acquisition and management of land rights for major energy facilities up to and including the process of condemnation. Highly proficient in preparing and administering land rights instruments including easements leases deeds licenses and performing abstracting and other related courthouse searches to facilitate the acquisition and disposition of property rights.
Principal Environment Project Manager Minimum Requirements - $95200 - $155200
Bachelors degree in real estate land use planning management or business. A combination of relevant education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
Minimum 8 years of increasingly complex siting acquisition and/or land rights management experience. SR/WA designation or advanced degree a plus.
Experience with state and federal permit and/or acquisition activities.
Demonstrated skills in technical writing verbal communications negotiations and project management skills.
Valid drivers license is required.
Sr. Environmental Project Manager Minimum Requirements - $82000 - $135000
Bachelors degree in real estate land use planning management or business. A combination of relevant education and experience totaling 8 years may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
Minimum of 5 years of increasingly complex siting acquisition and/or land rights management experience.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in Biology Natural Resources Environmental Engineering or similar.
Experience working with state and federal regulatory agencies
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If youre ready to be a part of something big we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at .
Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $95200.00 to $135200.00 per yearThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program Medical/Pharmacy Plan Dental Vision Life Insurance Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Health Care Reimbursement Account Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA) Transportation Reimbursement Account Short-term disability (STD) Long-term disability (LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Tuition reimbursement Transit programs Employee recognition program Pension 401(k) plan Paid time off (PTO) Holidays Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) Parental LeaveBenefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
