Environmental Coordinator 3

Essential Functions

• Lead environmental planning permitting compliance and regulatory approval efforts for utility infrastructure projects including electric transmission lines substations natural gas facilities and generation assets.

• Develop permitting strategies project schedules budgets and risk mitigation plans to support successful project execution and regulatory milestones.

• Coordinate and manage environmental surveys technical studies due diligence activities consultants and contractor resources required for permitting and compliance.

• Serve as the primary company representative with federal state and local regulatory agencies including permit negotiations consultations inspections and regulatory proceedings.

• Support routing siting alternatives analyses and project design reviews by evaluating environmental constraints permitting risks and constructability considerations.

• Ensure environmental permits programs and compliance obligations are properly implemented and maintained throughout project planning construction commissioning and closeout.

• Monitor analyze and interpret environmental regulations policies and emerging requirements; assess impacts on business operations and provide guidance to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

• Develop enhance and implement environmental programs systems and continuous improvement initiatives that support regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate environmental business and regulatory requirements; support policy sustainability compliance permitting and remediation initiatives.

• Prepare regulatory summaries technical reports formal agency comments and other written communications regarding environmental requirements and business impacts.

• Communicate project status environmental performance risks and compliance matters to leadership and key stakeholders.

• Support public outreach stakeholder engagement and community relations activities necessary to advance project objectives.

• Promote a safe work environment and ensure environmental activities are conducted in a manner that protects employees contractors the public and the environment.

• Maintain current knowledge of environmental regulations industry trends and regulatory processes to support strategic decision-making and infrastructure development.

Required Qualifications for Position

Environmental Coordinator III

• Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science Natural Resources Ecology Biology Environmental Engineering Engineering Planning or related field. Equivalent utility industry experience may be substituted.

• Minimum 7-9 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental permitting natural resource permitting environmental planning or regulatory compliance.

• Demonstrated experience obtaining environmental permits and approvals for major utility energy transmission pipeline or infrastructure projects.

• Experience supporting electric transmission lines substations natural gas transmission pipelines regulator stations compressor stations generation facilities renewable energy developments battery storage projects or other large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Experience coordinating with USACE USFWS EPA IDEM Indiana DNR state historic preservation offices and local regulatory agencies.

• Experience managing environmental consultants technical studies budgets and project schedules.

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate permitting risks and develop practical strategies to support project execution.

• Strong written communication skills with experience preparing permit applications technical reports agency correspondence and executive-level summaries.

• Strong working knowledge of:

• • Clean Water Act Sections 401 and 404

• • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

• • Endangered Species Act (ESA)

• • National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)

• • Migratory Bird Treaty Act

• Indiana environmental regulations and permitting requirements

• Strong learning agility skills and able to adapt to a consistently changing environment

• Competent in the use of electronic spreadsheets and word processing software

• Ability to work cooperatively and build consensus in a team environment and have a strong ability to work with and be a leader in diverse team settings

• Ability to use professional judgment and work in a self-directed manner with minimal direct supervision

• Well-developed analytical and communication skills

• Approximately 5% travel

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Masters Degree in Environmental Science Natural Resources Environmental Engineering Ecology Planning or related field.

• Professional certification such as PWS CPESC CEP PMP or similar credential.

• Direct electric and natural gas utility industry experience

• Experience supporting FERC MISO regional transmission or generation interconnection projects

• Experience with GIS SAP work management systems environmental compliance databases and project management tools.

• Experience managing third party consultants

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

As a public utility NiSource provides essential services to customers 24/7. Emergency needs can arise at various times throughout the year including during storm season. Employees may be required to support emergency response efforts which could include working outside normal hours or assisting with tasks outside of typical responsibilities.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Workplace Connection
We value a workplace where everyone feels respected included and able to do their best work. We encourage open dialogue value different perspectives and work collaboratively with employees customers and partners.

We recognize and respect the unique experiences people bring including different backgrounds cultures and viewpoints. We treat others with professionalism and care and we each play a part in creating a positive work environment.

Veteran Hiring & Inclusion

NiSource is proud to support veterans transitioning service members and military spouses. We value the leadership teamwork and mission-focused experience the military community brings and we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin or ancestry veteran status disability gender age marital status sexual orientation gender identity sex (including pregnancy lactation childbirth or related medical conditions) genetic information citizenship status or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying you may also be considered for other roles that match your skills and experience.

ADA Accommodations

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Safety Statement
Safety is a core value at NiSource. Employees are expected to follow safety requirements report hazards and help maintain a safe environment for themselves and their coworkers.

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