Environmental Affairs Manager

About the Role

Repsol Renewables North America is seeking an environmental professional to provide development support and management of environmental and regulatory permitting for large-scale renewable generation and storage projects across the U.S. The position reports to the Director of Environmental Affairs and Permitting, works closely with Development, Engineering, Construction, Land, and Legal teams, and manages external consultants for a wide range of environmental studies and permitting processes.

Based in Downtown Houston, the role offers a hybrid work model: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

• Manage technical and environmental consultants including scoping, directing and reviewing work products.
• Conduct and/or oversee environmental due diligence efforts to support project identification and development plans.
• Support schedule and budget development and track project performance toward meeting established project goals.
• Determine technical and environmental study needs, oversee performance of studies and preparation of reports, and interpret and disseminate study results for a wide variety of environmental topics (biological, aquatic, cultural, and other environmental resources).
• Coordinate timely completion of federal and state agency environmental compliance documentation supporting permit decisions (major environmental actions subject to NEPA and SEPA reviews).
• Assist in preparation of environmental compliance, management or mitigation documentation such as Bird and Bat Conservation Strategy, Eagle Conservation Plan, Vegetation Management Plan, and other construction or operational compliance plans as applicable.
• Effectively interpret, summarize, discuss, and implement environmental policies and regulations.
• Facilitate/lead meetings with stakeholders including contractors, third parties, regulatory agency staff, tribes, consultants, and Repsol staff on environmental and development matters.
• Assist the company with documenting federal, state and local environmental compliance during construction, operation, and decommissioning.
• Obtain environmental and regulatory approvals, licenses and permits.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Proven track record of experience in providing permitting management for industrial‑scale energy projects (renewable generation, transmission, pipelines); wind and solar generation experience preferred.
• U.S. experience working with Federal agencies, tribal governments, state agencies, eNGOs, and other land use planning or zoning entities.
• Direct experience with NEPA compliance reviews, state‑level environmental quality act reviews, state‑level energy regulatory proceedings, local zoning authorizations, and post‑permitting compliance and implementation.
• Working familiarity with federal and state laws, regulations, standards and guidelines applicable to permitting renewable energy projects.
• Relevant experience performing, reviewing, and interpreting environmental impacts analysis (land use/zoning, natural and cultural resources, visual, sound, shadow flicker, communications).
• Working knowledge of geospatial and land use planning analysis;
  Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Keen, demonstrated interest in renewable energy.
• Ability to travel.

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer. Repsol does not offer sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in science, planning or a closely related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience performing environmental management and/or permitting services.
• Technical understanding of environmental issues related to industrial development and permitting (land use/zoning, biological, aquatic, cultural, noise, visual, socioeconomic considerations).
• Demonstrated experience supporting development, construction, and/or operation of renewable generation or comparable industrial‑scale projects preferred.

Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.