Environmental Affairs and Permitting Associate

Company profile:

Repsol is a globally integrated multi-energy company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. With a team of 25,000 employees across more than 20 countries, we proudly serve 24 million customers worldwide. Our diversified renewable energy portfolio totals nearly 3,700 MW of installed capacity, with a strong presence in Spain, the United States, and Chile.

As part of our commitment to a more sustainable future, low-emissions generation is at the core of our strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Repsol Renewables North America (RRNA) plays a key role in this vision, with aims to increase generation capacity between 3,000 – 4,000 MW by 2027.

We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and purpose. Repsol offers a comprehensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP), including a holistic Total Rewards program that supports the wellbeing, growth, and contributions of our people. Join us in shaping the future of energy.

Job Summary:

Repsol Renewables North America is seeking an Environmental Affairs and Permitting Associate to join our dynamic team and support the Company’s growing utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage projects across the U.S. This individual will utilize their academic background and experience to review, evaluate, and implement federal, state and local environmental regulatory requirements as they apply to Repsol projects. Successful candidate will use knowledge of environmental regulations and engineering principles to meet project team and client needs for defining, evaluating permitting strategies, and implementing environmental compliance throughout construction and operations.

The position is based in Downtown Houston with a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home

Key Responsibilities:

The position will offer the opportunity to expand your knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations as they apply to major industrial energy projects, and to work with multi-disciplined project teams to:

• Assist with review and implement federal, state, and local regulatory permitting requirements as they apply to specific projects.
• Work with consultants to prepare site-specific environmental impact studies to evaluate the suitability of a site for a proposed wind energy farm, solar generating station, electric substation, or transmission line.
• Work with project engineers to ensure projects are designed and developed using criteria that recognize all relevant environmental requirements.
• Support in preparing permit applications and interface with federal, state, and local permitting agencies.
• Support preparation of complex technical reports including site selection studies, environmental impact assessments, compliance audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Work with contractors to support environmental compliance during construction
• Successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their environmental career via peer-learning and knowledge sharing with other environmental professionals.
• The position offers the opportunity to travel to project site locations for project reviews.
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Familiarity with environmental laws and regulations that apply to large industrial facilities, including the National Environmental Policy Act, Threatened & Endangered Species Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
• Environmental impact assessment and permitting experience, including specific experience in one or more of the following fields:
• Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
• Subsequent License Renewals and associated Environmental Reports.
• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System wastewater and construction stormwater discharge permitting.
• Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401 permitting.
• Major source air permitting.
• Siting and/or Routing Studies
• Due Diligence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborative attitude
  
  

Education/Experience:

• A BS in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field, MS preferred.
• 2 years of experience in environmental compliance, environmental impact assessment, and/or permitting for projects.
• Preferred experience in ArcGIS mapping and experience in developing interactive maps showing critical environmental resources such as wetlands, critical habitats, and other sensitive receptors.
  
  
  

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