Engineer Manager
About The Position
National Grid is hiring a Manager, Environmental Permitting and Compliance for its NY Operations - Land Management department, based in Hicksville, New York. The role manages environmental permitting and compliance activities related to generation and natural gas operations on Long Island and in New York City, ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental requirements. It ensures that environmental requirements are established, communicated, and implemented for complex activities throughout project initiation, design, and construction, and oversees environmental compliance for operations. The position directly supervises more than 10 employees and is responsible for delivering high-quality, compliant outcomes. The manager provides direction to environmental licensing, permitting, and compliance staff; oversees environmental programs, project approvals, field monitoring, recordkeeping, vendors, and budgets; and works with regulators and internal stakeholders. The role also supports employee training and provides technical guidance, coaching, and day-to-day supervision.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management, applied sciences, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of progressive experience conducting and/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 meeting 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.
- Environmental permitting experience related to utility operations in New York.
- Familiarity with Environmental Management Systems.
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee Environmental Licensing and Permitting and Compliance staff in alignment with National Grid’s strategic goals and the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
- Oversee environmental permitting and compliance programs, including air, SPDES, ASTs/USTs, land use, wetlands, and waste management.
- Oversee monitoring of field operations and facilitate compliance with applicable local, state, federal, and company requirements at relevant facilities, including generation plants, LNG plants, gas transmission and distribution facilities, and operation centers.
- Oversee project permitting, including coordinating, tracking, and completing required approvals on time.
- Communicate with peers and regulators to support understanding, resolve issues, and facilitate compliance.
- Maintain knowledge of current and proposed federal, state, and local regulations and National Grid’s 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 O&M budgets, track expenditures, and support cost-effective delivery of environmental services.
- Build 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 on 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 employees’ skills, capability, and performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
