About The Position
This position is with FirstEnergy Service Co. and works within the Environmental Department, supporting FirstEnergy’s operating states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, and New Jersey. The role conducts and/or manages environmental and engineering-related work associated with construction of electric transmission and distribution lines and electrical substations. Work includes obtaining and monitoring compliance with environmental permits; developing and negotiating mitigation strategies; threatened and endangered species consultation; erosion and sedimentation control plan development and review; stormwater management; avoidance and minimization measures; impact assessments; and coordination with regulatory and governmental agencies. The position includes in-field work and occasional overnight travel. The selected candidate will support programs that meet environmental regulatory obligations cost-effectively and manage environmental risks. The candidate may be offered a position at a level within the same job family based on interview results, skills, work history, experience, and other relevant qualifications. Storm-duty is required as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Ecology, Botany, Wildlife/Zoology, Environmental or Physical Sciences/Studies, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Zero years of experience in environmental consulting or a related industry is listed; minimum zero years of experience in relevant fields of study is stated.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience with third-party customers or stakeholders.
- Strong project management and budgeting/cost-control experience.
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Ability to consider relative costs and benefits when selecting an appropriate path to resolution.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with environmental issues and permitting related to the energy sector, especially energy delivery.
- Permitting and regulatory experience in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, and/or New Jersey.
- Experience managing field investigations involving wetlands, watercourses, and threatened or endangered species.
- Training or field experience associated with linear projects.
- Wetland delineator and/or endangered species certification.
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience.
Responsibilities
- Support development and implementation of programs that ensure environmental regulatory obligations associated with construction of electrical transmission lines and substations are achieved cost-effectively and environmental risks are managed.
- Support preparation of permit packages, regulatory reports, and submittals.
- Assess project needs and procure services from outside consultants as needed to ensure project delivery.
- Review and comment on reports, studies, and recommendations prepared by outside consultants.
- Assist with technical documents such as environmental impact reports and communicate results to industry, government, or the public.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, groups, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies.
- Assess the impacts of environmental laws and regulations on energy delivery facilities and operations, prepare comments on proposed activities, and provide guidance and training on regulatory requirements.
- Communicate and present information to a variety of audiences in a timely manner.
- Perform storm-duty as required.
Benefits
- Competitive pay plus incentive compensation.
- Company-sponsored pension plan.
- 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution.
- Choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs.
- Skills development training with tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
