Primary Services is excited to announce the role of Environmental Specialist for our client, a leading player in the renewables industry in the US. This position will support onshore renewables portfolio in the US and involve close coordination with the Director Environmental Permitting Solar and other team members within the company.
Responsibilities
- Manage environmental consultants to define scope, execute environmental field studies, and provide deliverables on time and within budget.
- Provide feedback on draft deliverables, summarize deliverables for management, and present recommendations to meet project goals.
- Support business development and finance team due diligence.
- Regularly communicate environmental and permitting project progress and updates to cross-functional teams.
- Utilize experience in managing consultants and navigating environmental permitting processes, including expertise in areas such as USACE Section 404, isolated waters permitting, local rezoning, conditional use permitting, and protected species permitting.
- Assist in developing and coordinating implementation of forest mitigation plans for projects, in compliance with Net Zero Deforestation Program.
- Maintain file server with deliverables and provide updates to project schedules and progress notes weekly.
- Visit project sites approximately every 2 to 6 months to ensure effective project management and compliance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years related experience.
- Candidates with additional experience in solar energy, habitat restoration, biodiversity, and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) will be highly regarded.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations for renewable energy projects preferred.
- Solid oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Desire to drive action and results.
- Ability to quickly take on new tasks, accommodate a dynamic environment, and work with multi-disciplined project teams.
Apply now to join this exciting opportunity!
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