Environmental Advisor

What You Can Expect

The Environmental Advisor is responsible for environmental permitting and licensing requirements for renewable energy projects in the US and Canada. This role spans the full project lifecyclefrom early development through the start of constructionand ensures all required approvals and permits are secured on time. The Environmental Advisor will also oversee due diligence activities for new renewable projects and ensure ongoing compliance during construction and operations.

What You Will Do:

• Manage environmental permitting licensing compliance and budget oversight for wind solar and battery storage projects across development construction and operational phases including EA and consultation activities
• Conduct environmental risk assessments due diligence and fatal flaw analysis for new development sites and acquisition opportunities
• Scope contract and manage consultants and contractors providing environmental and regulatory services
• Monitor and ensure compliance with environmental requirements during construction and operations including SWPPP MBTA/BGEPA unanticipated discovery plans and vegetation management
• Establish and maintain environmental procedures and tools for construction and operations including EMS programs fatal flaw templates environmental management plans SWPPP compliance MBTA/BGEPA assurance permit matrices and vegetation management strategies
• Represent ENGIE in industry associations and working groups (e.g. EWAC CanREA ACP SEIA EPRI) to stay informed and influence policy
• Support environmental audit program for renewable facilities maintain regulatory documentation and approval files advise management on regulatory developments and provide training and reporting to internal teams and ENGIE Group (Paris HQ)

What Youll Bring

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Engineering or Environmental Science/Studies required; Masters degree or professional license is a plus
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in environmental compliance and business development within the energy sector
• Deep expertise in environmental programs and compliance areas including air emissions pollution discharge systems stormwater and spill prevention solid and hazardous waste management wetlands and wildlife preservation bird and bat monitoring and emergency response and remediation under Federal Acts (e.g. MBTA BGEPA)
• Proven ability to navigate U.S. and Canadian federal state/provincial and local environmental legislation bylaws and policies related to aquatic terrestrial and socioeconomic environments with demonstrated experience in EIA/EA processes permitting and authorizations for renewable energy development
• Demonstrated mastery of root cause analysis and corrective action planning for noncompliance events
• Proficiency in environmental data management modeling and analysis to support compliance tracking permitting and strategic decision-making
• Excellent communication skills including public speaking stakeholder engagement and media interaction
• High emotional intelligence and strategic thinking in advancing environmental sustainability initiatives with the ability to manage multiple priorities and assignments with a high degree of accuracy in a fast paced deadline driven environment

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid in-office work policy
• This role requires attendance at a worksiteas required to support projects
• Must be available to travel domestically / internationally up to 30% of the time including the need for some overnight trips
• Must possess a valid U.S. drivers license/clean driving record; for the ability to drive to site locations
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• This position consists of 30% of outdoor work while performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions

Compensation

Salary Range: $99000 $151800 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography experience education internal pay alignment or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical dental vision life insurance employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance ESPP generous paid time off including wellness days holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But thats not all were dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE

ENGIE North America isnt just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition were leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable efficient and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected status.

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The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.