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Rückbauanlage Gundremmingen

Sr HSSE Environmental Associate

Rückbauanlage Gundremmingen, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Senior HSSE Environmental Associate RWE Clean Energy, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent Functional area:

Health, Safety & Environment Remuneration:

Exempt

Reports to the Senior Director, HSSE Environmental. The Senior HSSE Environmental Associate will maintain compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and requirements, and support the development of the Company’s environmental initiatives across the full lifecycle of RWECE from development through decommissioning.

Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of RWECE’s Environmental Management System in accordance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 14001) and best practices

Create program documents, train employees and managers, and respond to questions regarding implementation of developed programs

Provide technical expertise in environmental impact statements, environmental assessments (including NEPA, state-level regulations), native plants and habitats, and biological assessments and evaluations

Provide technical expertise in threatened and/or endangered species issues and permits; water and stormwater management for construction and operations; chemical management, spill prevention and control; and waste management

Respond to queries from internal and external stakeholders

Provide support to the East region: NY, PA, WV, VA, NC, TN, SC, AL, MS, FL, and New England states

Interface with various departments and organizations on environmental matters to provide oversight and guidance

Attend meetings and provide written and oral responses on environmental matters on behalf of the department

Participate in and facilitate required meetings with state and federal resource agencies and execute compliance tasks

Report on industry focus groups involving environmental/wildlife issues

Attend in-person and virtual meetings and multi‑day events as required, providing feedback to the organization

Serve as a conduit for feeding information back to RWECE

Job Requirements and Experiences

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related field

Minimum 5 years of experience developing and implementing environmental programs, including permitting, within the energy industry, preferred in renewable energy

Experience in construction and/or operations, including field work

Experience engaging with wildlife compliance matters (USFWS and state agencies)

Experience with EPCRA, SPCC, RCRA, CAA, and other regulatory programs

Experience working in NY, PA, WV, VA, NC, TN, SC, AL, MS, FL, and New England states

Ability to build relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

Strong interpersonal skills and customer‑relationship management

Desire to learn about the Company and renewables space

Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office and Teams

Strong leadership, communication, and deadline‑meeting skills

Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables

Multitasking capability, working independently and as part of a team

Motivated self‑starter, goal‑oriented, and strong problem‑solving abilities

Ability to empathize, build relationships, and communicate effectively with diverse backgrounds

Responsive to direction, coachable, and easy to challenge and develop

Detail‑oriented, strong business acumen, and sound understanding of business concepts

Work Environment Office‑based role with some travel and visits to RWECE offices and field locations. Requires sitting, walking, or standing for long periods.

Pay Range The annual base salary range for this position in Chicago and New York is $100,000–$120,000. The listed range is a general guideline; RWE considers scope, responsibilities, education & experience, training & certifications, market and business factors when making an offer.

Benefits Offered Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short‑term incentives, in addition to salary.

Apply Ad code 91282. Contact rwece_recruiting@rwe.com for questions.

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

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