Environmental Affairs Manager
About The Position
Repsol Renewables North America is seeking an environmental professional to support development and manage environmental and regulatory permitting for large-scale renewable generation and storage projects across the United States. The role works closely with the Director of Environmental Affairs and Permitting and with internal Development, Engineering and Construction, Land, and Legal teams to advance project and corporate environmental compliance goals. The position manages external consultants carrying out environmental studies and local, state, and federal permitting processes, and requires experience in environmental management across the development, construction, and operations phases of projects. The role is based in Downtown Houston under a hybrid work model, with three days in the office and two days working from home. Travel is required.
Requirements
- Proven experience managing permitting for industrial-scale energy projects, such as renewable generation, transmission, or pipelines; wind and solar generation experience is required.
- U.S. experience working with federal agencies, tribal governments, state agencies, eNGOs, and other land-use planning or zoning entities.
- Direct experience with NEPA compliance reviews, state-level environmental quality act reviews and energy regulatory proceedings, local zoning authorizations, and post-permitting compliance and implementation.
- Working familiarity with federal and state laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines applicable to permitting construction and operation of renewable energy generation projects.
- Relevant experience performing, reviewing, and interpreting environmental impact analyses, including land use and zoning, natural and cultural resources, visual impacts, sound, shadow flicker, and communications.
- Working knowledge of geospatial and land-use planning analysis and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Demonstrated interest in renewable energy.
- Ability to travel.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer; Repsol does not offer sponsorship.
- Bachelor’s degree or another advanced degree in science, planning, or a closely related technical field.
- At least 5 years of experience performing environmental management and/or permitting services.
- Technical understanding of environmental issues related to industrial development and permitting, including land use and zoning, biological, aquatic, cultural, noise, visual, and socioeconomic considerations.
- Demonstrated experience supporting development, construction, and/or operation of renewable generation or comparable industrial-scale projects.
Responsibilities
- Manage technical and environmental consultants, including scoping, directing, and reviewing their work products.
- Conduct or oversee environmental due diligence to support project identification and development plans.
- Support schedule and budget development and track project performance against established goals.
- Determine environmental and technical study needs; oversee studies and reports; and interpret and communicate results concerning biological, aquatic, cultural, and other environmental resources.
- Coordinate timely completion of federal and state agency environmental compliance documentation supporting permit decisions, including actions subject to National Environmental Policy Act and State Environmental Policy Act reviews.
- Assist with and manage preparation of environmental compliance, management, and mitigation documentation, such as Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies, Eagle Conservation Plans, Vegetation Management Plans, and other construction or operational compliance plans.
- Interpret, summarize, discuss, and implement environmental policies and regulations.
- Facilitate or lead meetings with contractors, third parties, regulatory agency staff, tribes, consultants, and Repsol staff on environmental and development matters.
- Assist the company in documenting federal, state, and local environmental compliance during construction, operation, and decommissioning.
- Obtain environmental and regulatory approvals, licenses, and permits.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Employee Value Proposition, including a holistic Total Rewards program that supports employee wellbeing, growth, and contributions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
