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National Grid is adding to our team of Major Permit Specialists in Waltham, MA. Check out how you could help us to "Bring Energy to Life"!

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people with the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a seasoned professional who is passionate about building the energy infrastructure of the future. The Major Permits Specialist will be responsible for helping manage the permitting process for complex, capital projects in New England. In this role, the Specialist will build, develop, and maintain internal and external relationships with key stakeholders that support the state siting and permitting processes, while fostering best practices that ensure the timely and successful submission of petitions for review before state agencies.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide coordination and oversight over the content of state siting and permitting applications.
• Assist in the preparation of formal petitions before state public utility commissions and state permitting authorities primarily in Vermont, Massachusetts or New Hampshire
• Work closely with project team members and consultants to ensure that high-quality siting and permit applications are filed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate the collection of information necessary for these applications.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with regulatory staff and key internal/external stakeholders in the New England jurisdiction.
• Explore opportunities to develop permitting efficiencies.
• Maintain an understanding of Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts siting procedures, regulations, and orders.
• Experience with energy facility siting and permitting, preferably at the state level.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and procedures pertaining to energy facility siting.
• Knowledge of energy regulatory agency processes
• Familiarity with project management and history of delivering assigned tasks.
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills, including the ability to build consensus, and manage expectations of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal presentation and written communication skills, and the ability to write reports and develop presentations for internal and external senior leaders.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving history required. 

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public policy, business, management, finance, law, government, economics, engineering or a related field. Advance degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in the energy industry preferably in environmental regulation, law, project management, siting, permitting, or related field

More Information

Salary - $138,000 - $162,000

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.