Environmental Services Project Manager

NextEra Energy, Inc.

. Provide advanced environmental support, including due diligence, permitting, regulatory interpretation and compliance, and agency interface .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $109,600 - $164,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental support, including permitting, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment for energy development projects. Proficient in managing environmental issues and interfacing with regulatory agencies while maintaining knowledge of current environmental policies.

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Environmental Due DiligencePermitting Renewable ProjectsRegulatory ComplianceEnvironmental Risk AssessmentProject Management

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Hard Skills

Environmental RegulationsNEPAUtility SitingEndangered SpeciesWaters of the U.S.Environmental ScienceEnvironmental EngineeringPerformance Consulting

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationLeadershipNegotiation

Industry Keywords

Environmental ComplianceAgency InterfaceLegislative DevelopmentEnvironmental ApprovalsStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide advanced environmental support, including due diligence, permitting, regulatory interpretation and compliance, and agency interface
Support corporate development opportunities in the Central Region
Manage environmental issues, licensing and permitting processes, legislative development, and related activities
Support environmental due diligence, siting, and acquisition of environmental approvals and permits for energy development, mergers and acquisitions, financings, and asset divestitures
Serve as subject matter expert on complex environmental matters and provide technical support for compliance
Maintain current knowledge of environmental policies and regulations
Interface with internal and external customers, subject matter experts, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies
Assess and communicate environmental risk
Oversee aquatic, biological, and cultural resource consultants, studies, and technical reports
Provide guidance on alternatives to minimize environmental impacts
Plan and manage project budgets and schedules
Translate regulatory authorities into actionable tasks
Negotiate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
Develop and manage vendor contracts, purchase orders, and invoices
Assist with strategy development and communicate environmental requirements to management
Review, monitor, and comment on emerging environmental legislation and regulations
Travel and work extended hours when applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Science
Bachelor’s Degree
10 years of experience, including at least 7 years of permitting renewable projects
6+ years of experience
Knowledge of applicable environmental regulations
Experience with permitting, including NEPA, utility siting, endangered species, and Waters of the U.S.
Experience in environmental due diligence, risk mitigation, and project management
Ability to lead projects and consultants with limited direction
Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and permit conditions
Ability to interface with regulatory agencies and stakeholders
Willingness to travel and work extended hours when applicable
Preferred: Master’s degree
Effective written and verbal communications
Environmental negotiations
Environmental science and engineering
Environmental issues/compliance
Performance consulting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company sponsored benefits
Relocation not provided