NextEra Energy Resources is hiring a Senior Environmental Specialist to support wildlife protection efforts related to renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, knowledge of avian protection laws, and experience with wind energy and wildlife issues. The position is based in Olympia, WA, but offers remote work options if regionally appropriate. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and may require travel up to 30% of the time. Requisition ID: 86723 NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today. Position Specific Description Applications to this job posting will be accepted through 5/1/2025. Ideally, this candidate will be located in Juno Beach or AZ, CA, NV, OR, WA. Remote work option available if regionally appropriate. NextEra Energy, Inc. is committed to being an industry leader in environmental protection and stewardship, including wildlife and habitat protection. We have operations across the U.S. and Canada, so we're keenly aware of the potential impacts that existing and future operations may have on wildlife and their habitat. Therefore, we have environmental policies and programs in place at both the corporate and local levels to avoid and minimize these impacts and to address any remaining impacts through appropriate mitigation measures. As a member of the NextEra Energy wildlife team, you will face different challenges every day, some of which will be extraordinarily complex. We ask our wildlife experts to work alongside multiple disciplines including engineers, developers, operators, permitting specialists, and policy professionals. You will feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping a leading clean energy company provide innovative solutions to wildlife challenges, big and small, and making a difference! Successful Candidate Will Have • Sound statistical acumen, interpretation, and analytical ability • Familiarity with wind energy and wildlife issues • Familiarity with federal and state-listed species in central California (such as California condor, California tiger salamander, tricolored blackbird, Swainson’s hawk, etc.) • Detailed understanding of avian protection laws (Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act) and related wind energy guidance documents and policies • Detailed knowledge of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) • Experience working on or with Technical Advisory Committees associated with renewable projects • Experience writing Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies • Ability to maintain professional relationships with diverse groups including operation staff, developers, other industry representatives, NGO stakeholders, agency personnel, and consultants • Proficient at interacting with public and local elected officials at open houses, local zoning meetings, or during other outreach events • Experience reviewing consultant work related to wind energy wildlife issues • Provides strategic advice regarding risk management of protected species and their habitat (avoidance, minimization, and mitigation) • Ability to travel up to 30% of the time; often on short notice 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 interface 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 Preferred Qualifications • None The estimated base pay for this position is $92,000.00 to $138,000.00 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: No 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.
See More Details >>Job Overview This role involves planning, controlling and directing real estate activities such as site location and acquisition, right-of-way negotiation, building and land acquisition and disposition, space leasing, property management, and maintenance of properties to support wind site development. • Planning and execution of land acquisition strategies for growth and ongoing relationships with existing assets. • Collaboration with the development team and leadership to establish and maintain land acquisition strategies. • Development of interpersonal relationship-building skills and expertise in the renewable energy industry. Key Responsibilities • Manage real estate activities including site location and acquisition, right-of-way negotiation, building and land acquisition and disposition. • Negotiate and manage lease agreements for wind sites. • Oversee property management and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in land, title and renewable energy, strong communication and negotiation skills, and ability to work in a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment. We seek hard-working, detail-oriented and intelligent professionals to join our team. Requirements: • Experience in land acquisition, landowners and customer relationships. • Strong communication and negotiation skills. • Ability to work in a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment. Benefits: • Opportunity to develop interpersonal relationship-building skills and expertise in the renewable energy industry. • Chance to work on projects that contribute to the company's goal of aggressively growing renewable assets.
See More Details >>----Job Description---- Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy. This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window. Job Description Position Overview As a SCADA Project Engineer, you will be on the construction team responsible for the engineering, procurement and commissioning of supervisory control & data acquisition (SCADA) systems and associated communications infrastructure related to cutting-edge renewable energy projects. You will be responsible for coordinating with multiple stakeholders to develop conceptual designs. You will be responsible for managing the procurement, final detailed designs, commissioning, and acceptance testing on renewable energy projects. The SCADA & IT systems of these projects may include RTACs, RTUs, plant controllers, network switches, firewalls, annunciators, HMIs and all associated connectivity on wind, solar and battery storage renewable energy projects. Responsibilities • Specification and configuration of SCADA, power plant controller, RTU, & IT equipment • Develop conceptual project designs that comply with all critical stakeholder and interconnection requirements • Creation of conceptual block diagrams • Conduct thorough reviews of detailed design drawings • Track design schedules, update all stakeholders and ensure that critical dates are met on time. • Organize and transfer all as-built documentation to operations team including schematics, bills of materials, and programming settings • Coordinate the procurement and installation of necessary telecom services. • Interface with plant controller manufacturers, transmission operators, generator owners and operators to configure systems as needed. • Coordinate networking equipment configuration including specifying physical interfaces and protocols, assigning IP addresses, and administration of firewall rules. • Monitor construction progress remotely and via on-site inspections. Support resolution of any field issues. Attend in-person meetings with stakeholders. Provide on-site programming and field support during commissioning. • Verify that all applicable NERC requirements are considered and fulfilled. • Lead efforts with project team to develop operational plans to energize, commission, and turnover projects while maintaining NERC compliance. • Coordinate with independent engineers and project partners to effectively navigate the technical due diligence process. • Assist in the development of new projects by analyzing conceptual designs and RFQ specifications. • Coordinate with operations engineering and third party customers to incorporate lessons learned into new designs • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology through various training sessions and conferences Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline. • 3+ years of generation SCADA systems experience • Knowledge of both the physical and software aspects of networking equipment that connect renewable energy assets • Advanced knowledge and programming of SCADA, HMI, PLC platforms • Experience and familiarity with various industrial communication protocols and architectures such as OPC, DNP3, ModBus and EGD. • Experience working around HV/MV electrical infrastructure (substations/switchyards, distribution systems, transmission l To view the full job description, click here ----Company Information---- !*!*! Use Pre-Filled Information !*!*!
See More Details >>Entering the wind trade in Olympia, WA, typically begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, combining hands-on experience with technical education. These programs, which can last from several months to a couple of years, provide aspiring wind energy professionals with the necessary skills to work on wind turbines and related infrastructure. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the wind energy sector is experiencing significant growth, with projections indicating a 60% increase in employment for wind turbine technicians from 2023 to 2033. In Olympia, WA, wind energy apprentices can earn an average of $1,000 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $100,000 annually. Educational institutions, industry associations, and platforms like Stream Marine Training offer pathways to these apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career in a rapidly growing industry.
