Senior Permit Compliance Manager

Iberdrola•Orange, CT

1d•$106,000 - $145,800•Onsite

About The Position

The AVANGRID POWER Operations Senior Permit Compliance Manager will report to the Director of Wildlife and Permit Compliance within the Operations and Maintenance group. The Senior Operations Permit Compliance Manager will be focused on environmental permit compliance management during operations at over 80 Avangrid Power operating assets across the United States. Area of focus will be midwest to eastern United States.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Policy, Wildlife, Project Management or comparable areas of study; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years' experience in energy project compliance and environmental review
Demonstrated problem solving, negotiating and oral and written communication skills.
Experience and knowledge of United States environmental permitting regulations for complex renewable energy projects.
Experience working with various permitting jurisdictions, agencies, and regulators (e.g., state, local, and federal), including managing permit conditions.
Understanding of applicable environmental laws and regulations, include the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, Clean Water Act.
Experience in obtaining permits for operational plants for maintenance, repowering, or risk management (e.g., Section 404, and Incidental Take Permits)
Domestic travel required (approximately 30%+).
Demonstrated ability to work independently to meet deliverables.
Working knowledge of Windows-based business software applications, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access or other database program.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences or comparable degree.
Experience in compliance in states with complex permitting requirements (e.g., New York, California, Oregon).
Ability to perform time management and function independently
Experience in large-scale construction projects.
Experience with wildlife-related impacts/issues.
Experience using compliance management software and SAP

Responsibilities

Manage permit compliance of wind, solar, and battery storage projects across the United States.
Ensure environmental permit requirements for operating projects are met, such as wildlife (post-construction fatality studies), habitat monitoring, sound studies, restoration obligations, jurisdictional agency reporting requirements.
Includes contracting and managing third-parties.
Manage and coordinate on the ground environmental compliance monitoring conducted by third parties (e.g., respond to non-compliance concerns or variance requests from the field during construction and coordinate with appropriate agency, as needed).
Ability to understand and interpret various regulations, codes, and ordinances, and communicate with internal stakeholders.
Meet with jurisdictional agencies and regulators regarding project-specific permit compliance, including problem solving and permit negotiations.
Obtain new permits or amend permits, if necessary.
Submit required reports and documentation to permitting agencies, and ongoing correspondence during Operations.
Support project turnover from Construction to Operations.
Conduct site visits, as needed.
Coordinate and participate in project coordination calls.
Coordinate and engage with various internal departments, including Development, Construction, and Asset Management.
Manage project budgets and accounting, including invoicing of third-parties.