Principal/Senior Environmental Science Specialist

Portland General Electric • New York, NY

3d • $107,025 - $222,560

About The Position

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. Environmental Permitting Specialist (Senior Environmental Science Specialist / Principal Environmental Science Specialist) Position Summary This position advises and completes environmental permitting for a wide range of PGE projects, including those related to transmission, distribution, wetlands, and waterways. Permits encompass federal, state, and local environmental and land use requirements. The Environmental Permitting Specialist provides expert research, analyses, and assessments for high-priority and complex PGE projects. The role develops and implements project work to ensure environmental regulatory obligations are fulfilled in a cost-effective manner and that environmental risks are effectively managed. The successful candidate will have established knowledge of local and regional permitting and land use requirements and experience supporting utility planning, construction, and operations. Level and scope of responsibility will be commensurate with qualifications and business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field, or equivalent experience. Master's degree preferred.
• Senior (P4): Typically eight or more years in an environmental science-related field.
• Principal (P5): Typically twelve or more years in an environmental science-related field.
• Advanced (Senior) to Expert (Principal) knowledge of environmental permitting, regulations, and technical specialty areas
• Advanced to Expert knowledge of industry trends, regulatory development processes, and safety requirements
• Strong understanding of QA/QC processes
• Ability to lead projects, resolve conflicts, and motivate teams
• Working knowledge of business principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, and negotiation
• Advanced to Expert decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced to Expert written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced stakeholder management, influence, and negotiation abilities
• Advanced presentation, facilitation, and project management skills
• Vision creation and strategic leadership capabilities
• Ability to meet deadlines and accuracy standards
• Ability to work effectively under stress and adapt to change
• Ability to collaborate across teams and organizational levels
• Ability to receive and apply constructive feedback
• Strong memory and ability to process and apply new information
• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

Nice To Haves

• Professional registration or certification preferred; may be required based on role.

Responsibilities

• Studies and Assessments: Performs all aspects of complex environmental assessments and technical analyses. Applies advanced analytical techniques and serves as lead technical specialist for medium-sized or moderately complex projects. Identifies project risks and advises leadership on mitigative or corrective solutions. May oversee project scope, schedule, and budget. Coordinates and prepares regulatory and client deliverables. Provides specialized and strategic expertise in assigned technical area. Leads or oversees multiple studies of comprehensive scope or large, complex projects. Provides expert technical consultation across PGE. Oversees preparation of deliverables from prospect through completion. Recognized by external stakeholders as an expert in the field.
• Project Coordination and Leadership: Serves as team leader and coordinates work across internal and external stakeholders. Communicates client and agency interests and develops strategies to address concerns. May lead agency interactions and presentations. Oversees and leads client, agency, and stakeholder interactions and presentations. Resolves complex internal and external conflicts with strategic focus. Serves as senior consultant across multiple projects. Strategic resource to other PGE organizations.
• Tools, Processes, and Program Management: Evaluates and improves tools, processes, and systems. Benchmarks best practices and recommends enhancements. Strategizes and leads implementation of process and tool improvements. Serves as process owner and approves implementation of enhancements. Oversees program management activities.
• Knowledge Sharing and Industry Leadership: Recognized internally for technical expertise. Mentors less experienced staff. Participates in professional groups and may author technical papers. Recognized industry-wide as an expert. Authors and presents technical papers at professional forums. Holds leadership roles in professional organizations. Serves as spokesperson for PGE.
• Safety Practices: Practices, promotes, and (Principal level) develops PGE safety standards, objectives, and regulatory requirements. Ensures team adherence to safety and compliance expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees