Senior Environmental Specialist

Constellation Energy Generation, LLC.•Baltimore, MD

14h

About The Position

Responsible for providing technical, regulatory, and programmatic direction for the environmental functional area of Constellation Projects & Services team. Supports planning and execution of projects with the consideration of all applicable environmental rules and regulations. Assists with or leads licensing, permitting, commissioning and integration and supports environmental regulatory filings for all environmental programs. This Subject Matter Expert (SME) works under the direction of the Principal Environmental Staff and is responsible for providing technical and regulatory support and expertise for development, construction, integration, mergers, acquisition, and divesture projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, natural or physical sciences, or environmental science or related program with 5 years related experience
Experience developing permit applications, negotiating with regulatory agencies, and implementing permit requirements across multiple jurisdictions
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
Multimedia experience with environmental regulatory requirements for power plants
Excellent planning, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle multiple concurrent priorities
Project management experience
Experience interpreting environmental regulations and providing regulatory guidance to projects and sites

Nice To Haves

Project Management Institute (PMI) Project management Professional (PMP) certification
Advanced Degree (MS, M. Engr) in natural or physical sciences, or environmental engineering
Experience with State, County and Local Development and Site Plan approval
Experienced with Rare, Threatened and Endangered Species Habitat consultation and mitigation
Experience with Historical and Cultural Assessment
Experience with Air Quality Permitting
Experience with Nation Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction and Operations permitting
Knowledge of Wetland and Waterbody delineation and experience with United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and State permitting and mitigation
Knowledge of power plant operations
Understanding of Constellation's business and growth strategy
Experience successfully integrating and transitioning environmental requirements from project construction to operations
Experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing, planning, and managing time

Responsibilities

Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of procedures, processes, and tools for environmental areas related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures due diligence and construction management.
Provide environmental support for new build and large capital projects, including due diligence, permitting, construction, commissioning, and integration, with guidance from senior environmental leadership.
Support development and execution of permitting and agency consultation strategies to identify, communicate, and mitigate environmental risks.
Provide environmental input and recommendations to inform decisions on high cost projects aligned with company growth strategy.
Coordinate with project teams to integrate environmental due diligence, siting, permitting, commissioning, and integration activities into overall project schedules while managing competing priorities.
Provide environmental oversight during construction, both remotely and in the field, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Provide input into the selection of environmental contractors to support project activities.
Monitor and manage contractor spend and related information, including contract number, spend to date, forecasted spend, description of services, schedule, and accruals, and provide updates to project management and financial controls as needed.
Assist with or lead development of permit applications, negotiations with regulatory agencies, and implementation of permits and approvals.
Track and communicate status of environmental actions and risks to internal stakeholders to effectively accomplish project goals within budget, quality, and time standards.
Partner with plant staff to identify and mitigate potential impacts of new projects on existing operations.
Participate in Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC), Owners Engineer (OE), and various counterparty contract reviews to support incorporation of environmental requirements.
Perform environmental aspects of due diligence efforts including site visits, contractor support, preparation of due diligence documents and reports, preparing environmental schedules, commenting on purchase sale agreements, and overall support to the due diligence process for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
Maintain environmental tracking tools and databases, including project trackers and lessons learned repositories.
Perform all other duties as assigned.