Associate Environmental Specialist

Role and Scope of Position:

Responsible for environmental permitting, cost estimating, due diligence and regulatory compliance related to work on major or complex energy infrastructure projects, including the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution lines and natural gas pipelines.

Essential Functions:

- Responsible for all phases of the environmental planning, cost estimating, scheduling, and implementation of natural gas, transmission and distribution utility projects with latitude for exercising initiative and independent decision making in support of the corporate environmental policies and goals.

- Takes appropriate actions to respond to environmental requirements or incidents to minimize environmental liability and ensure compliance.

- Coordinates environmental assessments, permitting, soil and groundwater management.

- May attend public meetings and hearings and provide oversight of contracts and consultants for such services.

- Monitors governmental organizations and regulatory agencies for new rules, regulations, laws and policies.

- Communicates environmental requirements throughout the organization.

- Ensures environmental compliance throughout the Eversource System by representing the Environmental Affairs Department on project teams.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

- Clear understanding of municipal, state, and federal environmental regulations, permitting and policy in Massachusetts.

- Excellent communications skills and the ability to "think on your feet" are required.

- Must have technical writing skills, including the ability to recognize and resolve problems in technical communications; and can work independently and professionally with project teams, their attorneys, outside consultants, other utilities and regulatory agency staffs.

- Requires experience in managing or leading environmental projects under Federal Permitting Programs regulated under, or by, the Clean Water Act (e.g., Sections 401 & 404, NPDES SWPPP and SPCC Compliance), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Section 404 Permitting and Section 7/10 Conformance), the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (endangered species); and State Permitting Programs regulating soil and groundwater disposal, water quality, wetlands/waterways, Endangered/Protected Species, and Historical/Archeological Resources. Local permitting programs experience required (e.g., conservation commissions, zoning boards).

- General knowledge of applicable regulatory, engineering, and construction procedures; knowledge of the energy delivery power system; and the ability to utilize information technology and the use of Eversource Energy's office automation systems is required.

- Professional certification (PWS, CPESC, CESSWI, Forester etc.) highly desired.

- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 40-hour wetland delineation and regulatory training preferred.

- Working knowledge of GIS is preferred.

Education:

- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource, Ecology, or related field required.

Experience:

- One (1) plus years of experience with environmental permitting processes in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and/or Connecticut required.

- Energy-utility environmental permitting experience, preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

- Must hold a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.

Working Conditions:

- Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required.

- Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Competencies:

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:

$76,430.00-$84,920.00

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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