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NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific Description
This position will report to the Solar & Storage Environmental Leader or Solar and BEES Regional General Manager, under the Power Generation Team, and will work out of the Arizona facilities with responsibility for the West Region. Travel will be required 50% of the time to 17 of our Solar & Storage facilities in the state of Arizona.
Regional Environmental Specialist responsibilities:
- Regional Environmental Program oversight and support
- Compliance Assurance – Continuous verification Solar & Storage Environmental Management System (EMS) processes and procedures are executed in the field
- Quarterly site operations environmental compliance assessment
- Manage Compliance Management tracker tasks and deadlines
- Preparation and support during internal and external environmental audits
- Environmental agency interface - Local point of contact for agency inquiries and site visits
- Environmental Event Response - Field support and management of environmental issues
- Proactively identify and resolve site specific compliance issues to prevent or minimize environmental impacts during events
- Perform internal and external reporting on environmental issues
- Perform / support root cause analysis for environmental events
- Environmental Compliance Program – Maintain site compliance with permit conditions and agency requirements
- Perform site compliance routines ahead of due date
- Perform routine and non-routine agency reporting
- Environmental contractor management and oversight
- Stormwater management system maintenance, conservation lands vegetation management, wildlife trapping, oil spill response
- Perform regional staff environmental awareness and compliance training
- Transition to Operations support
- Incorporate new site into Solar & Storage Environmental Management System (EMS).
- Create procedures & PMs for permit or agency required compliance routines
- Review / provide feedback on operations environmental documents generated by E&C – SPCC
- Identify and resolve operations related environmental issues prior to COD
- Civil/stormwater management
- Hazardous material management
- Water use permitting and well management
- Agency correspondence / reporting
- Environmental record retention / management
- Regional Solar Operations support
Job Overview
Employees in this entry-level role are responsible for assuring execution of the PGD Environmental Management System and ensuring plant water chemistry parameters are maintained in accordance with fleet recommendations.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintains water chemistry Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) program and communicates corrective measures to the site/plant
- Conducts sampling activities as needed by site environmental permitting
- Completes required reporting to local/state/federal agencies
- Conducts routine self-inspections
- Oversees the plant or site safety program as required
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED: Required
- Experience: 0+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Environmental/Chemistry/Rad Protection
Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, 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.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.
Requisition ID: 95303
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific Description
This position will report to the Solar & Storage Environmental Leader or Solar and BEES Regional General Manager, under the Power Generation Team, and will work out of the Arizona facilities with responsibility for the West Region. Travel will be required 50% of the time to 17 of our Solar & Storage facilities in the state of Arizona.
Regional Environmental Specialist responsibilities:
- Regional Environmental Program oversight and support
- Compliance Assurance – Continuous verification Solar & Storage Environmental Management System (EMS) processes and procedures are executed in the field
- Quarterly site operations environmental compliance assessment
- Manage Compliance Management tracker tasks and deadlines
- Preparation and support during internal and external environmental audits
- Environmental agency interface - Local point of contact for agency inquiries and site visits
- Environmental Event Response - Field support and management of environmental issues
- Proactively identify and resolve site specific compliance issues to prevent or minimize environmental impacts during events
- Perform internal and external reporting on environmental issues
- Perform / support root cause analysis for environmental events
- Environmental Compliance Program – Maintain site compliance with permit conditions and agency requirements
- Perform site compliance routines ahead of due date
- Perform routine and non-routine agency reporting
- Environmental contractor management and oversight
- Stormwater management system maintenance, conservation lands vegetation management, wildlife trapping, oil spill response
- Perform regional staff environmental awareness and compliance training
- Transition to Operations support
- Incorporate new site into Solar & Storage Environmental Management System (EMS).
- Create procedures & PMs for permit or agency required compliance routines
- Review / provide feedback on operations environmental documents generated by E&C – SPCC
- Identify and resolve operations related environmental issues prior to COD
- Civil/stormwater management
- Hazardous material management
- Water use permitting and well management
- Agency correspondence / reporting
- Environmental record retention / management
- Regional Solar Operations support
Job Overview
Employees in this entry-level role are responsible for assuring execution of the PGD Environmental Management System and ensuring plant water chemistry parameters are maintained in accordance with fleet recommendations.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintains water chemistry Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) program and communicates corrective measures to the site/plant
- Conducts sampling activities as needed by site environmental permitting
- Completes required reporting to local/state/federal agencies
- Conducts routine self-inspections
- Oversees the plant or site safety program as required
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED: Required
- Experience: 0+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Environmental/Chemistry/Rad Protection
Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, 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.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Specialist
Frame your Australian credentials for U.S. equivalency
A three-year Australian bachelor's in environmental science is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa purposes. Bring your academic transcripts and a credential evaluation letter to the consulate interview to preempt any questions about degree length.
Target employers with active DOL LCA history
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway for certified LCAs filed under environmental specialist job titles. Employers who have filed LCAs before already understand the E-3 process, which shortens negotiation time once you receive an offer.
Clarify specialty occupation status for your specific role
Not every environmental role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Positions focused on fieldwork sampling without a degree requirement attached to the job description can raise issues. Confirm your offer letter explicitly requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant environmental discipline before the LCA is filed.
Negotiate LCA filing into your offer acceptance timeline
The employer must file your LCA with the DOL before your consulate appointment can proceed. Build at least two to three weeks of LCA processing time into your start date negotiation so neither party is scrambling after you accept the offer.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle LCA and consulate prep
Environmental roles often involve multiple worksites or split responsibilities across sites, which complicates LCA filings. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment, including worksite-specific LCA requirements your employer may not anticipate.
Prepare for consulate questions about your regulatory knowledge
Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth consular officers may ask how your role relates to your degree when the job title is broad. Bring documentation connecting your environmental science or engineering qualifications directly to the compliance, assessment, or remediation duties in your offer letter.
E-3 Visa Environmental Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Environmental Specialist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter Environmental Specialist positions by employers who have a history of sponsoring work visas, which cuts out the time spent cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the E-3 process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Environmental Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science, engineering, geology, or a closely related field. The job description must tie specific duties to that degree. Roles where any science degree or general experience would suffice can face LCA complications. An offer letter that explicitly states the degree requirement is your strongest protection at the consulate.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Environmental Specialist roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so you don't need to wait for a selection event. An H-1B visa applicant competing for the same Environmental Specialist role faces roughly a 25% chance of selection in any given year. The E-3 also processes through the consulate in Australia, typically within a few weeks of your LCA being certified, rather than months of USCIS adjudication.
Can I work across multiple project sites on a single E-3 visa?
Working across multiple client sites is common in environmental consulting, but each primary worksite must be covered by a certified LCA. If your role involves regular work at a location not listed on the original LCA, your employer may need to file an amended or additional LCA. Confirm with your employer before your first consulate appointment whether your expected worksites are all covered.