About the position Responsibilities • Leads environmental programs that provide specialized expertise to ensure cost effective environmental solutions • Maximizes operational flexibility and environmental benefits for costs incurred • Contributes to improved system reliability and customer satisfaction • Translates regulations and permits into actionable tasks • Provides guidance on alternatives to minimize environmental impacts • Identifies, tracks, and analyzes environmental performance metrics • Reviews, monitors, and comments on emerging environmental legislation and regulations • Assists with development of strategy and communicate environmental requirements to management • Performs other job-related duties as assigned Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree • Experience: 6+ years
See More Details >>NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us! Position Specific Description This position is in the Environmental Permitting Section of the Corporate Environmental Services Department supporting new development opportunities for NextEra Energy Resources and other NextEra Energy affiliates. This position is based from either a home office located in Nevada, New Mexico, or Arizona, or at the main NextEra Juno Beach, Florida Office with travel up to 25% of the time, as needed. Applicants working from a remote setting are required to have an established, appropriate daily workspace with adequate privacy, internet connectivity, and are expected to be present, available, and fully functional via approved corporate devices (computer and phone) during work hours. Primary responsibilities include collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to obtain all required federal, state, and local environmental licenses, permits, and approvals for development projects, managing and mitigating environmental risks, and being a primary contributor to short-term and long-term development strategies. The primary focus will be on licensing and permitting a broad range of energy projects including wind, solar, energy storage, and other associated projects including transmission lines. Applicant will work closely with developers, engineers, and subject matter experts to develop and execute permit acquisition strategies, perform comprehensive environmental due diligence, manage detailed schedules, collect and maintain pertinent resource data, collaborate with agency representatives and other stakeholders, and execute core project management processes. Applicant must have the ability to support multiple projects with multifaceted environmental and regulatory issues, be able to distill key information from consultant-prepared reports and studies quickly and accurately, work as part of a collaborative team, and bring a positive attitude. This position will report to the Pacific West Manager but may support other regions as needed. The successful candidate must maintain current knowledge of pertinent national and state-level environmental policies and regulations, can effectively interface with internal stakeholders and external regulators, subject matter experts, and be able to assist in resolving complex environmental matters. They will help identify compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, as well as company policies. Experience with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) permitting, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Endangered Species Act, is required. Experience with the Clean Water Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and Nevada-specific permitting including the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) Utility Environmental Protection Act (UEPA) is preferred. Job Overview Employees in this job provide specialized environmental expertise and environmental technical support to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations and permits. Job Duties & Responsibilities • Leads environmental programs that provide specialized expertise to ensure cost effective environmental solutions • Maximizes operational flexibility and environmental benefits for costs incurred • Contributes to improved system reliability and customer satisfaction • Translates regulations and permits into actionable tasks • Provides guidance on alternatives to minimize environmental impacts • Identifies, tracks, and analyzes environmental performance metrics • Reviews, monitors, and comments on emerging environmental legislation and regulations • Assists with development of strategy and communicate environmental requirements to management • Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree • Experience: 6+ years Preferred Qualifications • None The estimated base pay for this position is $108,000.00 to $162,000.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training. NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more. Employee Group: Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Environmental/Chemistry/Rad Protection Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable This position is eligible for Company sponsored benefits. Click here to see our benefits. NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status. NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information. #LI-CG
See More Details >>Arcadis is seeking a Lead Renewable Energy Engineer - Solar in Carson City, NV. This senior role involves managing solar PV projects, client engagement, and ensuring compliance with codes and standards. Responsibilities include developing engineering design plans, coordinating with various engineering disciplines, and supporting project management and business development. The position requires hands-on solar engineering and collaboration with other renewable energy teams to enhance project execution. Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Arcadis is currently seeking a Lead Renewable Energy Engineer - Solar to join the Power Delivery & Renewable team. This is a senior Lead Technical position within the Power Delivery & Renewable unit of Arcadis. The position requires candidate directly interface with client and Arcadis power delivery team, manager project management, project engineering, proposal management and business development. The candidate will also make sure day-to-day client engagement, coordination, and project execution role. The position is accountable to ensure project execution in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including all of Arcadis's policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control. The incumbent will also work closely with other Power Delivery departments, including the Substation Engineering, Transmission Engineering, Protection & Control Engineering, Distribution and EV Technology and the System Planning and Studies teams, as well as with other Arcadis business divisions and sectors. The position consisting in the coordination of the power delivery renewable energy team and performing hands on Solar engineering, detail design and studies for utility and developer clients in North America. The incumbent will also work closely with other renewable energy team (e.g. wind, BESS/storage, green H2, etc.) with Arcadis business units. As part of the Power Delivery & Renewable team, you will help improve quality of life. Arcadis' Power Delivery group partners with clients to provide comprehensive plans that incorporate all aspects of their projects. You can see this in the work we do for our clients, the opportunities we create for our people, and in our efforts to enhance the communities in which we live and work. We bring together world-class resources and the latest innovative technologies to help define the cities and experiences of tomorrow. Role accountabilities: • Support, develop, and deliver grid scale Solar PV projects from feasibility studies, conceptual layouts and one-line diagrams and supporting the detailed design through the completion of Issue For Construction design packages. • Identify, evaluate and analyze solar PV technologies, products, and vendors and support clients with technology and vendor selection and implementation. • Develop and review engineering design plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents at various design milestones for Solar projects. • Coordinate closely with civil, structural, high-voltage electrical, SCADA/telecommunications, and geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue For Construction design packages for Solar projects. Support microgrid and distributed energy resources projects as necessary by developing detailed electrical engineering designs. • Act as Project Manager, Proposal Manager, Program Manager, Account Manager and Technical Lead to support services and plan, develop, and grow power delivery clients goal and business growth for the region. As well as to serve as a mentor to junior members of the team. Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians. Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution. We are seeking an individual with a strong team player mindset and excellent communication skills to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate effectively with colleagues. Additionally, this position may involve travel of up to 30% to client sites and customer meetings, both within North America and potentially internationally. Qualifications & Experience: Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with Solar PV consultancy businesses and understand solar PV technologies including design and construction of these systems into traditional power generation and/or renewables generation facilities • Must have experience with solar PV system in both utility-scale and/or large industrial facilities, including the design types, at least 3 different solar plants with 3 separate major inverter, tracker and module manufacturers, solar plant load sizing, one-line development, site arrangements, inverter selection, cable ampacity calculations, grounding, protective relaying and associated systems design and construction administration. • Must be able to perform engineering calculations such as: load flow, short circuit and reactive capability analysis (ETAP or SKM), Arc flash analysis (ETAP or SKM), Cable ampacity study (CYMCAP or equivalent), grounding analysis, AC-DC voltage drop calculations, VOC/ISC calcs, AC/DC Cable sizing • Must have design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards Preferred Qualifications • PE license • Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $97,600 - $168360. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. #LI-SC1 #Resilience-NA #Environment-NA
See More Details >>Entering the wind trade in Carson City, NV, often begins with a specialized training program, combining hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while learning. Training programs typically last about one to two years, requiring extensive on-site training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the wind energy sector is projected to grow by 60% from 2023 to 2033, with significant opportunities in Nevada. Trainees in Carson City can earn an average of $1,200 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $60,000 annually. Vocational schools, industry associations, and platforms like Stream Marine Training help aspiring wind trade professionals find training opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
