Senior Associate, Environmental

LocationAustin, TX
Job Typefull_time
Salary$85,000-$130,000

About This Job

RWE Clean Energy, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent Functional area:

Health, Safety & Environment

Remuneration:

Exempt

The

Senior Associate, Environmental

will report to the Senior Director of Environmental Programs, and ensure that RWE Clean Energy (RWECE) maintains compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and requirements. The Senior Associate will support the development of the Company’s environmental initiatives across the full lifecycle of RWECE from development through decommissioning.

Role Responsibilities:

Support the development and implementation of RWECE’s Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with industry standards (e.g. ISO 14001) and best practices. This includes the creation of program documents, training of employees and managers on created programs and responding to questions regarding implementation of developed programs.
Provide technical expertise in any of several areas of environmental practice, as needed. Areas of environmental practice include Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA) (i.e., NEPA, state-level environmental review regulations, etc.), native plants and habitats, including biological assessments and evaluations of such, Threatened and/or endangered species issues and take permits (i.e., BGEPA, ESA, MBTA, etc.), Water and stormwater management for construction and operations (i.e., CWA, SWPPPs, etc.), Chemical management, including spill prevention and control (i.e., EPCRA, SPCC, etc.), and Waste management (i.e., RCRA). The SA will be called upon to respond to queries from both internal and external stakeholders. This position will support the West region including the following states : CA, OR, WA, ID, NV, UT, WY,AZ, NM.
The SA will interface with various departments and organizations throughout RWECE, including development, construction, and operations regarding environmental matters as specific team members on projects or as an adjunct team member for providing oversight and guidance. The SA will need to attend meetings, provide written and oral responses to environmental matters on behalf of the department and in accordance with applicable regulatory framework and company policy.
In addition to internal meetings regarding project or operational environmental matters, the SA will be required to participate in meetings with state and federal resource agencies both in person and virtually. Meeting attendance will be required to facilitate and/or manage issues, and the execution of tasks regarding compliance with regulatory matters.
Participate in industry groups focused on environmental/wildlife issues and report activities to the larger team. Meeting attendance both in person and virtually can range from weekly to monthly, including in person multiple day events. Providing feedback to the organization on behalf of RWECE as well as being a conduit for information back to RWECE will be one of the responsibilities of the SA


Job Requirements and Experience:

Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science, biology, civil/environmental engineering, or related degree
A minimum 5 years of experience developing and implementing environmental programs, including environmental permitting, in the Energy Industry, with a preferred renewable energy focus
Experience in Construction and or Operations, including fieldwork
Experience with environmental compliance matters associated with wildlife issues as directed by USFWS and state wildlife agencies
Experience with environmental compliance matters associated with the following regulatory programs: EPCRA, SPCC, RCRA, CAA, etc.
Experience with environmental compliance matters in the following states: CA, OR, WA, ID, NV, UT, WY,AZ, NM
Experience in building relationships with internal and external customers/stakeholders based on a partnership style
Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts


Work Environment:

This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations. The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Pay range:

The annual base salary range for this position in California is $85,000 - $130,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.

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