Environmental Services Project Manager
NextEra Energy Resources, Sacramento, CA, United States
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.
This position is in the Environmental Permitting Section of the Corporate Environmental Services Department supporting development opportunities for NextEra Energy Resources and other NextEra Energy affiliates in California and other western states. It is based at either a home office located in California or an adjacent state, or at the main NextEra Juno Beach, Florida office. Travel is required up to 25% of the time, as needed. Applicants working from a remote setting are expected to have an appropriate daily workspace with adequate privacy and internet connectivity and to be present, available, and fully functional via approved corporate devices during work hours.
Applicant must have relevant project management experience, strong leadership skills and behaviors, and demonstrated abilities to excel in multi‑disciplinary settings by leading the execution of environmental permitting strategies and outcomes. This role supports development opportunities and acquisitions in wind, solar, energy storage, gas generation, and other energy‑adjacent projects including transmission lines.
Primary responsibilities include collaborating with a multi‑disciplinary 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 applicant will work closely with developers, engineers, and subject matter experts to develop, document, 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. The applicant must be able to support multiple projects with multi‑faceted environmental and regulatory issues, distill key information from consultant‑prepared reports and studies quickly and accurately, work as part of a collaborative team, and bring a positive attitude.
The successful candidate must maintain current knowledge of pertinent national and state‑level environmental policies and regulations, effectively interface with internal stakeholders and external regulators, and assist in resolving complex environmental matters. They will help identify compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and company policies.
Experience with Agencies and Permitting
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Preferred Experience
US Army Corps of Engineers
Clean Water Act
National Historic Preservation Act
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
California Energy Commission (CEC)
California Regional Water Quality Boards
Compensation includes base salary and eligibility for annual incentive bonus.
Job Overview
Employees in this job provide specialized environmental expertise and technical support to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and permits.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Lead environmental programs that provide specialized expertise to ensure cost‑effective environmental solutions
Maximize operational flexibility and environmental benefits for costs incurred
Contribute to improved system reliability and customer satisfaction
Translate regulations and permits into actionable tasks
Provide guidance on alternatives to minimize environmental impacts
Identify, track, and analyze environmental performance metrics
Review, monitor, and comment on emerging environmental legislation and regulations
Assist with development of strategy and communicate environmental requirements to management
Perform 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 $109,600 to $164,400 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.
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.
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This position is in the Environmental Permitting Section of the Corporate Environmental Services Department supporting development opportunities for NextEra Energy Resources and other NextEra Energy affiliates in California and other western states. It is based at either a home office located in California or an adjacent state, or at the main NextEra Juno Beach, Florida office. Travel is required up to 25% of the time, as needed. Applicants working from a remote setting are expected to have an appropriate daily workspace with adequate privacy and internet connectivity and to be present, available, and fully functional via approved corporate devices during work hours.
Applicant must have relevant project management experience, strong leadership skills and behaviors, and demonstrated abilities to excel in multi‑disciplinary settings by leading the execution of environmental permitting strategies and outcomes. This role supports development opportunities and acquisitions in wind, solar, energy storage, gas generation, and other energy‑adjacent projects including transmission lines.
Primary responsibilities include collaborating with a multi‑disciplinary 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 applicant will work closely with developers, engineers, and subject matter experts to develop, document, 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. The applicant must be able to support multiple projects with multi‑faceted environmental and regulatory issues, distill key information from consultant‑prepared reports and studies quickly and accurately, work as part of a collaborative team, and bring a positive attitude.
The successful candidate must maintain current knowledge of pertinent national and state‑level environmental policies and regulations, effectively interface with internal stakeholders and external regulators, and assist in resolving complex environmental matters. They will help identify compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and company policies.
Experience with Agencies and Permitting
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Preferred Experience
US Army Corps of Engineers
Clean Water Act
National Historic Preservation Act
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
California Energy Commission (CEC)
California Regional Water Quality Boards
Compensation includes base salary and eligibility for annual incentive bonus.
Job Overview
Employees in this job provide specialized environmental expertise and technical support to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and permits.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Lead environmental programs that provide specialized expertise to ensure cost‑effective environmental solutions
Maximize operational flexibility and environmental benefits for costs incurred
Contribute to improved system reliability and customer satisfaction
Translate regulations and permits into actionable tasks
Provide guidance on alternatives to minimize environmental impacts
Identify, track, and analyze environmental performance metrics
Review, monitor, and comment on emerging environmental legislation and regulations
Assist with development of strategy and communicate environmental requirements to management
Perform 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 $109,600 to $164,400 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.
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.
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