RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Corporate Development / Strategy
Remuneration: Exempt
Reporting to the Environmental & Permitting (E&P) Manager, the Environmental and Permitting Senior Associate will support E&P Managers with permitting and environmental studies/compliance for early and late stage development, construction, and operational renewable energy projects.
Role Responsibilities:
- Support with development of environmental study and permitting strategies
- Assistance with requests for proposals and review of reports/permit applications
- Participate in project meetings with development, engineering, operations, legal, and other RWE teams
- Assist the E&P Team with project/milestone tracking and scheduling
- Support Due Diligence of potential Merger & Acquisition opportunities for wind and solar sites
- Participate in meetings with state and federal resource agencies
- Participate in industry groups focused on environmental/wildlife issues and report activities to the larger team
- Travel to project sites to participate in agency meetings, micrositing efforts, etc
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Job Requirements and Experiences:
- Bachelors of Science Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in relevant disciplines (biology, environmental sciences, etc)
- Minimum 5 years of relevant environmental experience in private consulting, independent power producer (IPP), utility generator or the like
- Experience with renewable projects is a plus
- Demonstrated problem solving, negotiating, and oral/written communication skills
- Knowledge of environmental/permitting regulations relevant to the development, construction, and operation of complex energy projects including NEPA, ESA, and/or wind/solar wildlife interaction issues
- Ability to work independently and organize numerous diverse project responsibilities
- 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 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
- Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned (ranging from 20-50%)
Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in California $73,000 - $109,00. 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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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry - and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years' experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.
As part of the RWE Group's Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.
Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges - and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you'll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together.