Senior Environmental Specialist

Requisition ID: 92530

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) seeks a senior-level environmental professional who is motivated, self-directed, and results-driven. This position is within the Corporate Environmental Services department and directly supports FPL’s Power Delivery business unit. The selected candidate will support due diligence and permitting for planned projects designed and constructed by Power Delivery’s Engineering & Technical Services and Central Maintenance & Construction departments.

Applicants must have relevant experience to provide subject matter and technical expertise and personal ownership of assigned tasks. Applicants must be able to provide proficient environmental due diligence and environmental permitting support for Power Delivery’s transmission, substation, and distribution jobs. Primary responsibilities include supporting permitting strategy while assisting with obtaining required federal, state, and local environmental licenses, permits, and approvals. Other project support such as siting, field assessments, and community outreach may also be required. This position also provides environmental technical support for Power Delivery operations and construction.

The successful candidate must maintain current knowledge of pertinent federal and state environmental policies and regulations and have the ability to effectively interface with internal and external stakeholders (including regulatory agencies) and subject matter experts. He or she must be strong in resolving environmental matters to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, as well as company policies. The selected candidate needs excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, technical, analytical, and communication skills.

The successful candidate must be able to work long hours in the event of a storm and exhibit behaviors consistent with FPL’s corporate values. The job location is five days a week onsite in Jupiter, Florida, and some travel may be required within Florida.

Ideal Candidate Will Have

Bachelor’s Degree – Sciences

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Understanding of utility design and construction processes

Experience interpreting state and federal environmental regulations, including but not limited to wetland and listed species reviews, cultural resource coordination, and NEPA-related documentation

Technical GIS skills

Job Overview

Employees in this job are responsible for providing expert environmental support for new and existing facilities, including due diligence, permitting, regulatory compliance, regulatory interpretation and development, and interfacing with federal, state, and regional agencies.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Supports the company’s compliance with environmental requirements

Performs comprehensive environmental due diligence reviews

Assists with facility compliance audits

Conducts environmental licensing and permitting activities

Supports environmental aspects of company operations, such as compliance, reporting, monitoring, remediation, and environmental permitting functions

Monitors and analyzes environmental policies and regulations that affect the company and its customers

Provides the necessary support to staff to resolve environmental matters

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience: 4+ years

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