Location
Jackson, MS | United States
Job description
Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities. Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar.
We are looking for:
The Senior Environmental Analyst conducts environmental permitting analysis with multiple federal and state environmental agencies such as the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This includes complex permitting analysis for large scale utility projects such as solar, wind, and battery deployments, as well as other areas of the utility business. They will assess current processes and make recommendations to develop new procedures to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations. Analysis includes, but are not limited to, environmental permit reviews, environmental feasibility studies, cost/benefit analysis, environmental compliance analysis, budget analysis and compliance reporting.
Knowledge of utility operations
Knowledge of utility business model
Skill in problem-solving
Skill in supervisory practices/application
Skill in communicating both orally & in writing
Ability to evaluate, select, and apply general environmental technology concepts & principles
The successful candidate will be expected to work in a hybrid status of reporting to our headquarters in Jackson, MI every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday with home office flexibility on Wednesday and Friday.
We encourage you to apply if you have:
Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, resource development, science, or related field with four (4) or more years of applicable experience
[OR]Associate’s degree in environmental management, resource development, science, or related field with eight (8) or more years of applicable experience
[OR]High School Diploma with twelve (12) or more years of applicable experience
Experience in permitting projects with EGLE, Michigan DNR, USFWS, USEPA, USACE and others as it relates to regulated waters, critical dunes, threatened and endangered species, NPDES, Part 22, Part 615, etc.
In this role, you will:
Ensure that environmental data collection and reporting is carried out in accordance with company policy and state and federal regulations. This role will oversee lower-level analyst data reporting for accuracy.
Assist in the development of and monitor operational processes and perform analysis as it relates to environmental regulations.
Performs complex assignments of larger scale to analysis processes and procedures and provide data to leadership for action.
Analyze and make recommendations to management regarding the budget.
Ensure data collection for internal and external reporting.
Performs tasks designed to resolve specific issues.
Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary.
Why should you join our team?
At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.
What we offer:
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, Dental and Vision
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Up to 13 paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational Assistance Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women’s Advisory Panel (WAP), Women’s Engineering Network (WEN), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capable, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
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