ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATE

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites, at EDP Renewables North America, we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What You Will Do

Role Overview:

The Environmental Associate will carry out environmental and permitting activities for the North American platform ensuring that EDPR NA’s projects meets corporate standards and pertinent regulatory requirements.  The Environmental Associate will also be responsible for managing and tracking environmental data and environmental obligations during construction and operational phases to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

Main responsibilities:

• Manages environmental and social aspects of EDPR’s projects from planning phases through implementation
• Compiles documentation, attend meetings, conduct necessary studies, and perform
• other tasks as needed to obtain permits for wind farms at the local, state, and federal level
• Creates and update project maps and databases using GIS tools
• Assists with responses to internal environmental, social, or permitting-related inquiries in support of mergers and acquisitions, Power Purchase Agreement bids, project financing, and third-party due diligence
• Prepares and manages tracking tools for environmental, social, and permitting data and permit obligations
• Assists with implementation of EDPR’s Environmental Management System
• Assists with development of scopes of work for procurement of environmental/permitting services
• Assists with other procurement activities, such as contracting and processing invoices
• Stays abreast of current environmental, social, and permitting regulations in Mexico
• Manages the work of third-party consultants
• Conducts and manages all work in a timely fashion to ensure that critical deadlines are met
• Additional duties as required 

Employment type

Fulltime/Hybrid Schedule

Work site

Houston, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Overland Park, Kansas

What Are We Looking For

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience with managing multiple third-party consultants and contractors
• Bachelor’s degree in an environmental or related field 
• 3+ years of relevant experience in energy or a related industry
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software; some knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS and Spatial Analyst software preferred
• Must have valid passport enabling international travel
• Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products preferred.
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner
• Relationships, and Technology Expertise preferred

Travel:

up to 50%

Behavioral Requirements:

• Strong interest in renewable energy
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to be self-motivated and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with minimal direction in both structured and unstructured work environments, often from remote locations
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed

Physical demands & working conditions:

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Walking: Ability to walk .5 to 2 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on project sites.
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal, diagram, or scheduled form
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For further information, please review this notice from the Department of Labor: EEO is the Law poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster). You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement (https://www.eeoc.gov).

Need more reasons to apply?

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group’s strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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