Portland General Electric · 3 days ago
Principal/Senior Environmental Science Specialist
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$107K/yr - $223K/yr
8+ years expPortland General Electric (PGE) is focused on creating a smarter, cleaner, and more enduring Oregon. They are seeking a Principal/Senior Environmental Science Specialist to advise and complete environmental permitting for various projects, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while managing environmental risks effectively.
Electrical DistributionEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Performs all aspects of complex environmental assessments and technical analyses
Applies advanced analytical techniques and serves as lead technical specialist for medium-sized or moderately complex projects
Identifies project risks and advises leadership on mitigative or corrective solutions
May oversee project scope, schedule, and budget
Coordinates and prepares regulatory and client deliverables
Provides specialized and strategic expertise in assigned technical area
Leads or oversees multiple studies of comprehensive scope or large, complex projects
Provides expert technical consultation across PGE
Oversees preparation of deliverables from prospect through completion
Recognized by external stakeholders as an expert in the field
Serves as team leader and coordinates work across internal and external stakeholders
Communicates client and agency interests and develops strategies to address concerns
May lead agency interactions and presentations
Oversees and leads client, agency, and stakeholder interactions and presentations
Resolves complex internal and external conflicts with strategic focus
Serves as senior consultant across multiple projects
Strategic resource to other PGE organizations
Evaluates and improves tools, processes, and systems
Benchmarks best practices and recommends enhancements
Strategizes and leads implementation of process and tool improvements
Serves as process owner and approves implementation of enhancements
Oversees program management activities
Recognized internally for technical expertise
Mentors less experienced staff
Participates in professional groups and may author technical papers
Recognized industry-wide as an expert
Authors and presents technical papers at professional forums
Holds leadership roles in professional organizations
Serves as spokesperson for PGE
Practices, promotes, and (Principal level) develops PGE safety standards, objectives, and regulatory requirements
Ensures team adherence to safety and compliance expectations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field, or equivalent experience
Typically eight or more years in an environmental science–related field for Senior (P4) level
Typically twelve or more years in an environmental science–related field for Principal (P5) level
Advanced (Senior) to Expert (Principal) knowledge of environmental permitting, regulations, and technical specialty areas
Advanced to Expert knowledge of industry trends, regulatory development processes, and safety requirements
Strong understanding of QA/QC processes
Ability to lead projects, resolve conflicts, and motivate teams
Working knowledge of business principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, and negotiation
Advanced to Expert decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Advanced to Expert written and verbal communication skills
Advanced stakeholder management, influence, and negotiation abilities
Advanced presentation, facilitation, and project management skills
Ability to meet deadlines and accuracy standards
Ability to work effectively under stress and adapt to change
Ability to collaborate across teams and organizational levels
Ability to receive and apply constructive feedback
Strong memory and ability to process and apply new information
Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
Preferred
Master's degree
Professional registration or certification
Benefits
Performance based incentive bonus
Total rewards package
Support your well-being and professional development
Company
Portland General Electric
Portland General Electric (PGE) is a vertically integrated electric utility engaged in the generation, purchase, transmission.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$379.5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-05-10Grant· $4.5M
2022-10-25Post Ipo Equity· $375M
2006-04-03IPO
Leadership Team
Maria Pope
President and Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Trpik
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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