Environmental Permitting Specialist
Company: LS Power Development, LLC
Location: East Brunswick
Posted on: March 17, 2023
Job Description:
Environmental Permitting Specialist
Job Locations
US
ID
2023-1482
Category
Development
Type
Full Time
Overview
About the role We currently have an opportunity for an
Environmental Permitting Specialist to join our team! As an
Environmental Permitting Specialist, you will work closely with
project development team members, consultants, and regulators to
obtain required environmental approvals for energy projects
throughout the United States. Candidates considered for this
position will possess a broad base of permitting experience in the
state of California. This will be a remote work position.
Responsibilities
What you will do...
Support the development of large
energy infrastructure projects including high-voltage electric
transmission lines, substations, energy storage projects, and power
generation facilities, including the routing and siting of such
facilitiesSupport the preparation of California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC)/California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
compatible filings for electric transmission projectsSupervise the
preparation of environmental studies, investigations, and
Proponent's Environmental Assessments (PEAs) for inclusion with LS
Power's Permit to Construct (PTC) or Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) applications to the CPUCNegotiate
the acquisition of permits and clearances from regulatory
agenciesDevelop feasible solutions to permitting challenges, and
track permitting budgets and timelines for multiple projects
concurrentlySolicit and review technical proposals for
environmental tasks to be performed by consultantsReview technical
reports prepared by consultants and generate comments to ensure
proper representation of scientific principles, regulations, and
project objectivesReview project design information to ensure
compliance with applicable environmental regulations and
consistency with other project documentsBuild and maintain
relationships with permitting agencies and negotiate permit
languageCoordinate with other internal disciplines regarding
involvement in public relations, land acquisition, and other
project development activitiesTravel occasionally to project
locations and permitting agencies within the United States
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will have...
- A Bachelor's Degree or higher in an engineering, environmental,
or related discipline
- Two (2) to five (5) years' experience working in the
development, consulting, and/or regulatory sector(s) in the state
of California
- Experience in permitting energy infrastructure projects in
California (electric transmission lines, power generation
facilities, energy storage, natural gas pipelines, etc.) or other
types of large-scale projects with specific experience in siting
and alternatives analyses
- Understanding of the CPUC PTC and CPCN permitting process for
energy projects
- Experience with CEQA and the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) compliance processes
- Experience with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act
(CWA) Section 10/404 permitting, Regional Water Quality Control
Board CWA Section 401 Water Quality Certifications and California
Department of Fish and Wildlife Lake and Streambed Alteration
Agreements
- Applied knowledge of the California Endangered Species Act
(CESA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultations and
permitting
- Independent work ethic/self-motivation and demonstrated ability
to execute permitting on multiple projects/transactions
simultaneously
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and negotiation
skills with the ability to build relationships with internal staff
and external stakeholders
- Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint,
Google Earth, Adobe, GIS)
- Interest in working in an entrepreneurial organization About
usLS Power, founded in 1990, is a leading development, investment
and operating company focused on the North American power and
energy infrastructure sector. We have developed, constructed,
managed and acquired more than 45,000 MW of competitive power
generation, over 660 miles of transmission infrastructure, and
raised over $47 billion in debt and equity investments. Our energy
transition platforms include CPower Energy Management, Endurant
Energy, EVgo, REV Renewables, Rise Light & Power, and Primary
Renewables Fuels, our waste-to-energy program. The Firm is
headquartered in New York with offices in New Jersey, Missouri,
California and Texas. DEI StatementAt LS Power, we seek to position
our employees for success. We provide a stable and fulfilling
career with an enhanced focus on diversity, equity and inclusion
(DE&I). More than being an equal opportunity employer, we are
committed to hiring and developing diverse talent as part of our
pledge to "Powering Change." Through Powering Change, we embody the
belief that diverse perspectives foster innovation, and in turn,
the continued growth of LS Power. BenefitsWe provide our team the
opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new
challenges, and continue in their career growth. We are committed
to supporting employees' happiness, healthiness, and overall
well-being by providing comprehensive benefits that include 100%
employer paid premium healthcare, paid parental leave and more.
Keywords: LS Power Development, LLC, East Brunswick , Environmental Permitting Specialist, Other , East Brunswick, New Jersey
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