Associate Environmental Specialist

Requisition ID: 88180

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. We offer customized energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our innovative, world-class team today!

Position Specific Description

As an Associate Environmental Specialist, you will support the Environmental Services Technology Lead in developing and implementing innovative tools and technologies that enhance environmental permitting, site evaluation, compliance, geospatial analysis, and sustainable project development. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience using environmental technology, GIS, and emerging tools such as AI and remote sensing to support/enhance environmental permitting.

A strong candidate for this role will hold a Bachelor’s degree or greater in Environmental Science, Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field, have general competency with GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise/AGOL, Field Maps), and have an interest in environmental permitting, AI, machine learning, and remote sensing.

Key Responsibilities

Job Overview

Employees in this job support environmental staff in obtaining environmental approvals, licenses and permits for construction and operation of new and existing NextEra, Inc. facilities from Federal, State and Regional agencies.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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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

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