Associate, Environmental Compliance and Strategy - Chicago, United States - Invenergy

Invenergy

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.
Job Description

Position Overview
Job Responsibilities
Support development of consistent bat speciesrelated strategies and tools and assist internal teams in implementation of project level strategies. For example, identifying, vetting, and implementing operational impact avoidance/minimization measures, or incorporation of remotesensing and/or fieldbased habitat delineations to project engineering design.
Review and comment on consultant deliverables such as proposals, work plans, and reports to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency with Invenergy expectations and (as applicable) technical and regulatory standards.
Help collate and organize Invenergy wildlife data in accordance with any agency data retention guidelines and to support internal research initiatives.
Review agency communication records and support incorporating them in project plans to ensure compliance with agency input. Help maintain organized project records, including communications with regulatory agencies.
Remain knowledgeable of current and emerging wildlife policies, regulations, and compliance requirements and assist ECS in integrating them to effect responsible and defensible project outcomes.
Identify, explore, and understand advanced wildlife survey and monitoring techniques and support the adoption of these techniques across development, construction, and operational phases.
Draft technical briefs and memorandums on wildliferelated science, policy, regulation, or guidance and/or review and disseminate similar briefs developed by external parties such as consultants.
Assist ECS colleagues in building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders.
Participate in regional and national initiatives, symposia, conferences, and industry groups as needed to achieve company objectives.
Requirements
Minimum of a BS in wildlife and fisheries, zoology, biology (wildlife concentration) or related field.
3+ years of experience managing wildlife surveys, planning and compliance under ESA (Section 7 and/or Section 10).
Must be selfdirected and detail oriented, with the ability and desire to work effectively in a team environment.
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and efficiently with internal teams and external parties (e.g., consultants) to execute project work on schedule and budget.
Demonstrated ability to learn and implement internal processes.
Strong attention to detail, assuring documents and communications are concise and accurate.
Travel as necessary up to 25%.
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in biological science/natural resources/environmental policy or environmental law degree.
Experience navigating wildlife planning and strategy under MBTA and BGEPA.
At least 1 year of experience working for a renewable developer or owneroperator.

Salary Range

$92,000 - $103,000
Benefits

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.