Sr HSSE Environmental Associate

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

Health, Safety & Environment

Remuneration:

Exempt

The

Senior HSSE Environmental Associate

will report to the Senior Director, HSSE Environmental, and ensure that RWE Clean Energy (RWECE) maintains compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and requirements. The Senior HSSE Environmental 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

- Create program documents, train employees and managers, and respond to questions regarding implementation of developed programs

- Provide technical expertise in any of several areas of environmental practice as needed, including Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA) (i.e., NEPA, state-level environmental review regulations, etc.), as well as native plants and habitats, including biological assessments and evaluations

- Provide technical expertise in 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)

- Respond to queries from both internal and external stakeholders

- Provide support to the East region, including the following states: NY, PA, WV, VA, NC, TN, SC, NC, GA, TN, AL, MS, FL, and New England states

- Interface with various departments and organizations throughout RWECE, including Development, Construction, and Operations, regarding environmental matters to specific team members on projects or as an adjunct team member providing oversight and guidance.

- Attend meetings and provide written and oral responses to environmental matters on behalf of the department and in accordance with applicable regulatory framework and company policy

- Participate in and facilitate and/or manage required meetings with state and federal resource agencies, both in-person and virtually, and execute tasks pertaining to compliance with regulatory matters

- Participate in and report on industry focus groups involving environmental/wildlife issues

- Attend both in-person and virtual meetings as well as multi-day events as required, and provide feedback to the organization on behalf of RWECE

- Serve as a conduit for feeding information back to RWECE

Job Requirements and Experiences:

- Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related degree

- Minimum 5 years’ experience developing and implementing environmental programs, including environmental permitting, within the Energy industry, with a preferred focus in renewable energy

- Experience in Construction and/or Operations, including field-based work

- Experience engaging with environmental compliance matters associated with wildlife issues as directed by USFWS and state wildlife agencies

- Experience engaging with environmental compliance matters associated with the following regulatory programs: EPCRA, SPCC, RCRA, CAA, etc.

- Experience engaging with environmental compliance matters in the following states: NY, PA, WV, VA, NC, TN, SC, NC, GA, TN, AL, MS, FL, and New England states

- Experience building relationships and partnerships with internal and external customers/stakeholders

- Strong interpersonal skills, with the 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 the ability to meet deadlines

- Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables

- Ability to multitask, 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 Chicago, and New York is $100,000-$120,000. 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.

RWE Clean Energy 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).