Senior Environmental Specialist

NextEra Energy, Inc.

. Support site prospecting and early-stage project development for energy projects .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental licensing and permitting for renewable energy projects, with a strong focus on compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other relevant regulations. Proficient in utilizing GIS and field mapping for site evaluations and environmental strategy development.

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Environmental LicensingNEPA ImplementationGIS SkillsRenewable Energy Project ExperienceEnvironmental Due Diligence

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Hard Skills

Environmental Due DiligenceSite EvaluationPermitting SupportField MappingGISEnvironmental Strategy DevelopmentCompliance AuditsEnvironmental Policy AnalysisProject DevelopmentEnvironmental Monitoring

Soft Skills

Collaborative WorkProblem SolvingEffective CommunicationRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

GIS SoftwareDigital ProcessesArtificial Intelligence

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyEnvironmental RegulationsClean Water ActEndangered Species ActNational Historic Preservation ActFederal and State AgenciesEnvironmental ComplianceEnvironmental PermittingEnvironmental Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support site prospecting and early-stage project development for energy projects
Search for and evaluate potential project sites
Begin long-lead studies and early-stage federal, state, and local environmental licensing and permitting
Advise multidisciplinary teams on environmental site constraints and permitting strategies
Support development of wind, solar, battery, hydrogen, hydro, and transmission projects
Use desktop research, field reconnaissance, GIS, digital processes, and artificial intelligence for project evaluations
Develop environmental strategies for handoff to late-stage development teams
Perform environmental due diligence reviews
Assist with facility compliance audits
Support compliance, reporting, monitoring, remediation, and environmental permitting functions
Monitor and analyze environmental policies and regulations
Provide support to resolve environmental matters
Interface with Federal, State, and Regional agencies
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
4+ years of experience
Relevant renewable energy project experience
Experience evaluating critical environmental constraints for energy projects
Experience applying for and supporting permits from county, state, and federal land use agencies
Solid track record implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Knowledge of Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Historic Preservation Act
Ability to work collaboratively on multiple projects with multifaceted environmental and regulatory issues
Willingness to travel as needed
Ability to access remote sites using off-road vehicles and/or hiking
Field mapping and GIS skills
Current knowledge of national and state environmental policies and regulations
Ability to interface effectively with internal and external customers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders
Ability to assist in resolving complex environmental matters
Ability to maintain working relationships with local agency staff and NGOs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wide range of benefits to support employees and eligible family members
Relocation provided, if applicable