Full Job Description
You will be responsible for environmental permitting, due diligence and regulatory compliance related to work on major or complex energy infrastructure projects, including the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution lines and natural gas pipelines.
The Senior level requires experience in managing or leading environmental projects under Federal Permitting Programs regulated under, or by, the Clean Water Act (e.g., Sections 401 & 404, NPDES SWPPP and SPCC Compliance), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Section 404 Permitting and Section 7/10 Conformance), the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (endangered species); and Massachusetts State Permitting Programs regulating soil and groundwater disposal, water quality, wetlands/waterways, Endangered/Protected Species, and Historical/Archeological Resources. Local permitting programs experience required (e.g., conservation commissions, zoning boards). Experience providing expert witness testimony preferred, as it relates to the siting of energy infrastructure (MA Dept of Public Utility and Energy Facility Siting Board).
Essential Functions:
37Responsible for all phases of the environmental planning, cost estimating, scheduling, and implementation of transmission and distribution utility projects with latitude for exercising initiative and independent decision making in support of the corporate environmental policies and goals.
37Takes appropriate actions to respond to environmental requirements or incidents to minimize environmental liability and ensure compliance.
37Conducts environmental assessments, permitting, soil and groundwater management.
37Attends public meetings and hearings and provide oversight of contracts and consultants for such services.
37Monitors governmental organizations and regulatory agencies for new rules, regulations, laws and policies.
37Communicates environmental requirements throughout the organization.
37Ensure environmental compliance throughout the Eversource System by representing the Environmental Affairs Department on project teams.
Qualifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
37Clear understanding of municipal, state, and federal environmental regulations, permitting and policy in Massachusetts, Connecticut or New Hampshire.
37Excellent communications skills and the ability to "think on your feet" are required.
37Must have technical writing skills, including the ability to recognize and resolve problems in technical communications; and can work independently and professionally with project teams, their attorneys, outside consultants, other utilities and regulatory agency staff.
37Requires experience in managing or leading environmental projects under Federal Permitting Programs regulated under, or by, the Clean Water Act (e.g., Sections 401 & 404, NPDES SWPPP and SPCC Compliance), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Section 404 Permitting and Section 7/10 Conformance), the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (endangered species); and State Permitting Programs regulating soil and groundwater disposal, water quality, wetlands/waterways, Endangered/Protected Species, and Historical/Archeological Resources. Local permitting programs experience required (e.g., conservation commissions, zoning boards).
37Understanding of EFSB siting and permitting reform processes desired.
37General knowledge of applicable regulatory, engineering, and construction procedures; knowledge of the energy delivery power system; and the ability to utilize information technology and the use of Eversource Energy's office automation systems is required.
Education:
37Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource, Ecology, or related field required or equivalent experience.
Experience:
37Five (5) plus years of experience with environmental permitting processes in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and/or Connecticut required.
37Energy-utility environmental permitting experience, preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
37Professional certification (PWS, CPESC, CESSWI, Forester etc.) highly desired.
37U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 40-hour wetland delineation and regulatory training preferred. A working knowledge of GIS preferred.
Licenses & Certifications:
37Valid driver's license required.
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Competencies:
Build trusting relationships
Manage and develop people
Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
Lead change
Communicate strategic vision
Create an engaged workforce
Focus on the customer
Take ownership & accountability
Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:
Worker Type:
Regular
Number of Openings:
1
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
