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Invenergy.Job DescriptionPosition OverviewAs a Manager, Environmental
Compliance & Strategy, you will be responsible for assisting
Invenergy's in-house environmental team in support of responsible
development, construction and operation of utility-scale wind and solar
energy facilities across the US. You will lead all aspects of
environmental compliance, including due diligence, planning, permitting,
and compliance for a dedicated portfolio of large-scale wind and solar
projects. To fulfill these duties, you will collaborate with internal
project teams such as development, engineering, and construction
management; external teams like environmental, engineering and external
legal counsel; and external stakeholders such as state/federal resource
agencies, private landowners, and conservation organizations. The ideal
candidate will be an organized and collaborative self-starter with a
keen attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple projects
at various stages of development, construction, and operations. The
position will have geographic focus on projects in the Midwest and/or
Southeast regionResponsibilities Develop and implement environmental
survey and permitting strategies for a portfolio of wind and solar
projects in various stages of development, construction, and operations.
Manage internal and external environmental compliance processes that
require regular communication with the project team and third parties,
and the development of a complete and organized project record to
demonstrate compliance with federal and state wildlife regulations.
Oversee the development of necessary documents for compliance with
federal, state, and local regulations, and federal and state policies
and guidance during project siting, construction, and operations.
Lead federal and state regulatory agency consultation and eNGO outreach.
Review technical reports provided by consultants. Reports typically
include but are not limited to: habitat evaluations, desktop
environmental screenings, threatened/endangered/sensitive species
surveys, wetland delineations, avian and bat use surveys, and
post-construction monitoring studies. Review the environmental
sections of local and state siting/special use permit applications. Lead
on the development and review of water resource and
threatened/endangered species permit applications. Prepare for and
appear as the environmental subject matter expert in county and state
zoning and permitting hearings; provide thorough and accurate testimony
on behalf the project. Conduct environmental due diligence for
development and acquisition opportunities. Prepare project marketing
materials in response to customer RFPs. Identify and communicate
project needs, schedules, and risks across project support teams. Work
collaboratively and efficiently with internal teams and external parties
(e.g., consultants) to execute project work on schedule, and develop
strategies to address environmental-related issues. Guide
environmental compliance for projects transitioning from development
through construction, including the preparation for civil construction
activities and oversight of an environmental compliance monitor
throughout the 12+ months of construction. Participate in regional
and national initiatives, symposia, conferences, and industry groups as
needed to achieve Company objectives. Maintain comprehensive
knowledge of environmental policy, regulation and compliance that affect
permitting and impacts on project siting and compliance.Requirements
Experience and expertis interpreting federal and state environmental
laws (ESA, NEPA, CWA), gui
Full-time