Project Engineer; Compliance

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Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

The Energy business unit is created with the objective of promoting the transition to a more sustainable and clean economy. We are present in Ferrovial core markets, and our focus is to provide innovative solutions for the development, construction and operation of renewable energy generation, storage and transmission infrastructures. We also offer energy efficiency solutions for both, public and private clients.

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Project Engineer (Compliance)

Acts as a thought leader in the compliance area of expertise to improve and simplify processes, drive standardization and organization, and create scalable solutions that enable compliance in the Affiliate. Manages the activities of regulatory affairs and ensures regulatory compliance within the team.

• For our new Energy business unit, we are looking for a Project Engineer (Compliance) to oversee all aspects of the permitting processes required for the construction and operation of an upcoming solar project.
• The Compliance Manager will report to the Asset Manager (Spain) and Lead Project Manager (US).
• The position will be located in Austin, Texas with weekly travel to the project site.
• Lead the development and implementation of permitting strategies for the project, ensuring timely acquisition of all required permits.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager, environmental teams, and legal counsel to ensure comprehensive compliance with environmental laws and other regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with local, state, and federal regulatory bodies.
• Interact with all relevant stakeholders to facilitate the permitting process (e.g. the County, TXDOT).
• Prepare and submit permit applications, monitor their progress, and ensure any compliance issues.
• Manage and lead the development process in dynamic regulatory environments.
• Minimize the company's permitting risk and liability.
• Supervise the work of project environmental consultants, if / when needed.
• Develop strategies to mitigate environmental impact.
• Manage project schedules and budgets and ensure quality of documents.
• Respond to internal and external environmental and permitting-related inquiries.
• Support Purchase Agreement bids, project financing, and third-party due diligence.
• Advise Project Manager and report to senior management and project stakeholders – as needed regarding the environmental and overall permitting status of the project.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes that could affect project permitting and adapt…