Engineer Manager

National Grid•Hicksville, NY

3d•$162,000 - $193,000•Onsite

About The Position

National Grid is hiring a Manager, Environmental Permitting and Compliance for its NY Operations – Land Management department. The position is based in Hicksville, New York, and manages environmental permitting and compliance activities related to generation and natural gas operations on Long Island and in New York City. The role ensures compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental requirements across project initiation, design, construction, and operations. It directly supervises 10 or more employees. The manager oversees environmental licensing, permitting, and compliance programs, including air, SPDES, aboveground and underground storage tanks, land use, wetlands, and waste management. The role also oversees environmental compliance monitoring for field operations and facilities, coordinates project approvals, maintains auditable records, manages related vendor and contracting activities, and monitors capital and operations and maintenance budgets. The manager works closely with Operations, Engineering, Construction, Legal, regulators, and other stakeholders, and provides training and technical guidance to personnel. National Grid describes itself as delivering safe and secure energy and working to shape a sustainable future for the energy industry. The position has a career path with opportunities for advancement. National Grid will not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future; candidates must be able to work without current or future visa sponsorship. The company uses an AI- or statistically based assessment to evaluate job qualifications and characteristics, with information provided about NYC Local Law 144. National Grid states its commitment to equal employment opportunity and maintaining affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management, applied sciences, or a related field.
10 or more years of progressive experience conducting or overseeing environmental licensing and permitting.
Supervisory experience and a demonstrated ability to develop and lead a team.
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively and professionally with regulators and stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare permit applications and technical reports and present to internal and external audiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and common permitting or project-tracking systems.
Valid driver’s license and a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy.
Ability to travel to divisional offices and other locations as needed.
Ability to work without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Graduate-level education.
Experience related to utility operations in New York is highly preferred.
Familiarity with Environmental Management Systems.

Responsibilities

Provide direction and oversight to Environmental Licensing, Permitting, and Compliance staff, aligning work with National Grid’s strategic goals and the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
Oversee environmental permitting and compliance programs, including air, SPDES, aboveground and underground storage tanks, land use, wetlands, and waste management.
Oversee monitoring of field operations and facilitate compliance with applicable local, state, federal, and company requirements at relevant generation plants, LNG plants, gas transmission and distribution facilities, and operation centers.
Oversee project permitting, including coordination, tracking, and timely completion of required approvals.
Communicate with peers and regulators to facilitate understanding, issue resolution, and compliance.
Maintain knowledge of current and proposed federal, state, and local regulations and National Grid Environmental Procedures.
Maintain accurate, auditable records of permit applications, approvals, monitoring results, and correspondence.
Oversee contracting and vendor activities related to environmental permitting and compliance.
Monitor capital and operations and maintenance budgets, track expenditures, and support cost-effective delivery of environmental services.
Develop and maintain working relationships with Operations, Engineering, Construction, Legal, and other personnel to share best practices and communicate business decisions.
Ensure corporate-based personnel receive adequate training to comply with applicable environmental regulations and company requirements.
Provide technical guidance, support, and coaching to build understanding of environmental requirements.
Supervise assigned employees, including assigning and prioritizing work and providing day-to-day guidance.
Monitor and review team deliverables for quality, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
Provide coaching, feedback, and support to develop employee skills, capability, and performance.