QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Ability to demonstrate a good safety record
• Strong interpersonal communication and relationship building skills and ability to establish and maintain positive, productive working relationships with internal team members, staff, agencies, contractors and the public
• Demonstrated expertise in interpreting and understanding federal and state environmental policy, regulations and permitting
• Demonstrated technical writing and project management skills
• Must have good computer skills in the use of Microsoft Office and ESRI - ARCGIS products
• Ability to travel and be in an outdoor environment up to 20-40% of the time; overnight travel required up to 20% of the time
• Ability to lift and carry supplies up to 35 pounds
• Ability to pass a background check
• Five years of experience in environmental permitting of energy supply and delivery facilities preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in environmental engineering or an environmental science (such as wildlife biology, agriculture, forestry, soil science, etc) or related field preferred
• Environmental experience conducting biological assessments, plant surveys, wetland delineations, rare and endangered species surveys, environmental monitoring and preparing NEPA documents is a plus

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Provide technical expertise for environmental permitting, reporting and project siting activities
• Prepare environmental permitting and compliance documentation
• Interpret environmental permitting requirements and analyze project impacts
• Coordinate with public and agency contacts including involvement in public meetings
• Coordinate internal training on environmental permitting requirements
• Coordinate internal and external resources and contractors as part of a multi-disciplinary project team
• Coordinate and evaluate Environmental Impact Statements and related activities
• Manage Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program including, prepare, administer and conduct inspections for projects requiring permit coverage
• Manage the underground storage tank program ensuring compliance inspections are completed in the required time frame and employees are trained to perform the required duties
• Complete annual environmental reporting for Tier II
• Conduct soil, water, air, building materials, pipe sampling to ensure compliance with regulations
• Adhere to company safety standards
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Full-time position.

$54,000 - $108,200 annually, depending on experience. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insurance; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.

Open until filled.