Sr Land Planner

4 weeks ago

Houston, Texas, United States NextEra Energy Full time

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

This person will work to provide land use and zoning support for wind and solar development across the country. The role may be limited, at first, to a specific geographic region, but NextEra does work across the country. The planner will work with local governments, primarily, to get approvals through the process for renewable projects. The planner will also work with NextEra's local planners and land use counsel. Attendance will be required at certain meetings and public hearings, so travel will part of the role. The planner will also work to create a network of local planners who can also assist, when it makes sense to have them onboard. NextEra continues to expand into transmission and other infrastructure projects and this person will also provide land use support for those projects. This may also require travel and interfacing with local officials. The position may also require drafting entitlement memos for due diligence efforts. These memos will outline existing zoning and land use and provide a description of the process required for development.

**Position could be located in the following locations: Juno Beach, FL, San Francisco, CA, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, Austin, TX, Oklahoma City, OK, but remote work from other locations will be considered based on candidate experience**

Job Overview

Employees in this role assist attorneys in support of plant siting and land use matters under consideration for project development.

Job Duties & Responsibilities
  • Performs research, issues analysis, planning, and budgeting regarding applicable local, state, and federal land use and environmental regulations for numerous projects
  • Assists development to obtain applicable permits and approvals for present and future land use needs, rezoning, conditional use permits, and other permits required for project construction and operation
  • Drafts applications and assists attorneys with negotiation of permits, land use conditions, variances, and amendments as needed
  • Assists the project team with presentations before municipal and regulatory boards and advisory committees
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
  • High School Grad / GED
  • Experience: 6+ years
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: No

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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