Innergex

Senior Environmental Manager

Innergex

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Diego • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $110,000 - $145,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Working closely with the U.S. development, construction, and operations teams, provide technical expertise, leadership, management, and execution of environmental services / management.
  • Leading environmental elements of internal multi-disciplinary project teams working on development, construction and operation of new renewable energy projects or expansion of existing operating projects.
  • Providing effective progress reporting (verbal and written) to the Senior Director – Development and, as required, others in senior management.
  • Coordinating project-level environmental, social, archaeological studies and activities.
  • Selecting, securing and managing external environmental consultants engaged to fulfill the company’s project environmental requirements.
  • Preparing technical documentation and meeting with the various stakeholders and governmental regulatory agencies to secure or amend key project permits.
  • Leading environmental elements at public / community open houses or similar informational events with stakeholders, residents, or other interest groups.
  • Preparing and reviewing strategy, schedules, scopes of work, and budgets.
  • Maintaining comprehensive understanding of environmental regulations in key jurisdictions where Innergex is active (federal, provincial/state, county, and municipal level).
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with strategic federal, provincial/state and county regulatory agencies to ensure timely approvals for projects and for streamlining regulatory requirements.
  • Representing Innergex in industry organizations with a focus on environmental regulatory, permitting and technical advancement (e.g., American Clean Power Association) and establishing professional relationships with key industry influencers.
  • Implementation, and advocacy with other employees, of Innergex’s environmental policies, standards, company plans and policies.
  • Leading response to environmental issues that arise in operating projects, including risk assessment.
  • Implementing environmental best practices for operating assets, including annual training and reporting activities.
  • Supporting projects during construction by attending recurring meetings and ensuring ongoing compliance with permit obligations.
  • Performing on-site training for construction staff and acting as lead for supporting environmental monitoring, if needed.
  • Willing for reasonable travel as needed to support project activities.
  • Mentoring other environmental team members and advising on overall internal resource needs.
  • Performing other technical tasks to support the development, construction, and operation of Innergex projects and U.S. team responsibilities, as required.

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of experience in the environmental elements of development, construction. and/or operation of renewable energy projects (one or more of hydro, wind, solar an asset).
  • Undergraduate degree, preferably in Environmental Studies or similar. Eligibility for professional designation an asset.
  • Experience working with and managing specialist consultants.
  • Relevant work experience with environmental, permitting and discipline management in the renewable energy industry required.
  • Experience with county, state and federal regulatory agencies, and U.S. environmental permitting jurisdictions where Innergex is active.
  • Proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and to interact with diverse stakeholders
  • Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically. Aptitude to assess and prioritize needs, establish direction, and successfully drive issues to a conclusion.
  • Experience overseeing technical consultants using a comprehensive approach to match technical work requirements with Innergex project objectives.
  • Ability to consider project activities and expenditures in the context of return on investment, in conjunction with project managers, Executives and Finance department.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, oral, computer).
  • Proven ability to operate autonomously.
  • A driver’s license in good standing is required as well as experience with driving 4-wheel-drive vehicles.
  • A passport and ability to travel outside of U.S. to Canada.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Ability to identify explicit and implied stakeholders’ needs by asking probing questions and understanding requirements.
  • Ability to establish working relationships with stakeholders and build rapport to become a trusted advisor.
  • Ability to identify strategic issues to help stakeholders understand their wider business challenges and recommend solutions that meet their business needs.
  • Stays up to date with best practices and institutes standards within function to ensure that the team stays up to date.
  • Develops advanced recommendations and solutions by leveraging multiple sources of data.
  • Builds advanced knowledge of programs and tools and makes improvement or development recommendations.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and annual bonus.
  • Three weeks vacation in the first year of employment and paid vacation during the holiday season.
  • Insurance coverage, 100% paid by Innergex, effective the first day of employment.
  • 401K retirement plan with employer participation.
  • 100% employer-funded wellness account.
  • Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program.
  • Hybrid work model.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Offices accessible by public transportation.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
environmental managementpermittingrisk assessmentenvironmental monitoringtechnical documentationproject managementstakeholder engagementenvironmental best practicesmulti-disciplinary team leadershiprenewable energy project development
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsstrategic thinkingtactical thinkingautonomous operationrelationship buildingproblem solvingmentoringreportingcollaboration
Certifications
Undergraduate degree in Environmental StudiesProfessional designation eligibilityDriver's licensePassport