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Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.

Job Description

Position Overview

As an Associate, Environmental Compliance and Strategy (ECS), you will support the responsible development, construction and operation of utility-scale wind and solar energy facilities across the United States, with a portfolio focused primarily in the Midwest. You will assist Invenergy’s in-house environmental team with environmental due diligence, planning, permitting, and compliance for a dedicated portfolio of large-scale wind and solar projects. To fulfill these duties, you will collaborate with internal project teams such as Development, Engineering, and Project Management. You will also coordinate with external teams such as environmental consultants, state and federal resource agencies, legal counsel, and other stakeholders such as private landowners, and conservation organizations. The ideal candidate will be an organized and collaborative self-starter with a keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the oversight of consultants advising on and conducting environmental surveys, which includes reviewing proposals, coordinating administrative items, managing survey timelines, and ensuring survey methodologies follow resource agency guidance and comply with project commitments.

• Assist with the technical review of reports provided by consultants. Reports typically include but are not limited to: habitat evaluations, desktop environmental screenings, sensitive species surveys, wetland delineations, and post-construction monitoring studies.

• In coordination with the Project team, coordinate environmental inspections performed by third-party consultants during construction, which includes reviewing proposals, environmental audit reports, and project design to ensure construction teams remain in compliance with project commitments and permits.

• Contribute to environmental due diligence for development and acquisition opportunities.

• Maintain an organized project record to demonstrate compliance with federal and state wildlife regulations and related commitments.

• Provide review and support for engineering design to ensure compatibility with project commitments and requirements.

• Identify and communicate project needs, schedules, and risks across project support teams. Work collaboratively and efficiently with internal teams and external parties (e.g., consultants) to execute project work on schedule, and develop strategies to address environmental-related issues.

• Maintain relationships and support federal and state regulatory agency consultation.

• Expand knowledge of environmental policy, regulation and compliance that may affect permitting and impacts on project siting and compliance.

• Participate in regional and national initiatives, symposia, conferences, and industry groups as needed to achieve company objectives.

• Contribute to internal initiatives to improve ECS team processes and effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• 2-4 years in renewable energy or 5+ years experience managing responsibilities similar to those listed above.

• Experience interpreting federal and state environmental laws, guidelines, and policies, and developing project strategies for compliance with the same, or similar relevant experience.

• Self-directed, analytical and detail oriented, with the ability and desire to work effectively in a team environment.

• Ability to act and adapt to a fast-paced business environment with competing deadlines, and quickly learn and implement internal processes.

• Strong attention to detail, assuring documents and communications are concise and accurate.

• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the Endangered Species Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, and Clean Water Act, and the USFWS’s Wind Energy Guidelines and Eagle Conservation Plan Guidance.

• Experience managing or supporting environmental compliance or inspection of large-scale renewables and/or construction projects.

• Advanced degree in biological science/natural resources/environmental policy or environmental law degree.

• Ability to navigate ArcGIS and Google Earth to interpret environmental spatial data and identify potential project risks.

Benefits

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.