Environmental Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Massachusetts

GENERAL INFORMATION

Country USA
State/Region Massachusetts
City Andover
Team Renewable Energies
Seniority Expert (4-8 years of experience)
Job Type Permanent
Hire Type Full-Time
Work Regimen Hybrid
Posting Date 31-Mar-2026
Expiration Date 19-Jun-2026
Company Enel North America, Inc.

DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS

Who We Are

Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions.

As part of the Enel Group, we develop, build, own and operate renewable power plants and demand response solutions, with over 11 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind and solar capacity, over 1 GW of energy storage and nearly 5 GW of demand response in the US and Canada.

For nearly 25 years, we've reliably powered modern life and driven climate action with our people, partners and communities by putting sustainability at the center of everything we do. Enel is a top-five industry leader for clean power capacity in the US, demand response in North America and utility-scale battery storage in Texas.

We are a smart and passionate team working together to build the Enel North America that we want for the long-term – one that is founded on strong financial, social and environmental values. Being on our team means being part of lasting progress to create a thriving and more sustainable world for our climate and communities. It means valuing safety, trust, innovation, proactivity, flexibility and respect in all we do. Our vision is ambitious, and we'll get there together.

The Opportunity:

The position, in cooperation with other Units and while also supporting other members will ensure the execution of the activities related to:

• The preparation of environmental documents needed to obtain the environmental authorization of projects, both directly and/or by external services, required for the assessment of the impacts on the environmental and social matrices;
• To identify the environmental constraints of the site. To contribute to the preparation of the Feasibility Studies and Due Diligence Analysis;
• The environmental constraints check, in relation to new power plants, in order to comply with the environmental authorizations obtained and to define the related Capex or Opex;
• To design and perform environmental monitoring on site.

The Lead Environmental Engineer will address and solve technical issues related to own field of expertise and by means of own knowledge in order to meet project/authorization requirements. Those activities could be performed also managing external resources.

What You'll Do at Enel North America:

Responsibilities, include, but not limited to:

• Address the relevant environmental specialized topics for all project development stages (development, permitting and construction phases) in order to ensure the compliance with company environmental best practices, technical specifications, guidelines and general objectives.
• Ensure high level competence on authorization issues of renewable power plants, defining and updating the technical specifications needed for the execution of documents for environmental authorization, supporting and assisting any other involved unit within the Organization.
• Provide technical support to E&C colleagues in relation to the activities needed to ensure the compliance of the project/power plant to environmental constraints and requirements, to BD colleagues for the "authorization path" definition, to HSEQ colleagues for the on-site surveillance and environmental reporting.
• Management/control of external contractors for the execution, for renewable energy power plants, of:
• environmental assessment (and eventual integrative documents)
• environmental monitoring on site (permitting/construction/operation phases)
• In relation to own field of expertise, execution and/or validation of Environmental Due Diligences, Feasibility Studies, Documents and Studies required for Permitting and Monitoring Plans for renewable power plants (wind, solar, geo, Hydro and storage).
• Support the other units within the Organization for assuring the authorization compliance of the construction (supplies and works) of the renewable power plants (wind, solar, geo, Hydro and storage) related to own field of expertise.
• Support the other units within the Organization for the overall planning of the project's activities related to own field of expertise.
• Work and cooperate with the Business Development Unit (BD), Project Engineers, Project Managers and the other specialists from the Engineering Unit for all the environmental aspects of the projects.
• Take part to the meetings with the Authorities and the stakeholders, about the technical topics in support of the BD colleagues.
• Lead, perform and support the other units estimating the costs for the environmental activities to be executed during construction of renewable power plants (wind, solar, geo, Hydro and storage), in relation to own field of expertise.
• Lead, perform and support the other units the risk assessment related to the construction of renewable power plants (wind, solar, geo, hydro and storage) related to own field of expertise.
• Develop, create and update on a regular basis the technical specifications to be used for any RFPs to be issued by the Organization related to own field of expertise.
• Lead, perform and support the other units for the preparation of the technical evaluation of the offers submitted by the Vendors for any RFPs sent out by the Organization related to own field of expertise.
• Manage, with the support of other units within the Organization, the environmental engineering service contracts.
• Support other units within the Organization for the management and supply contracts entered into with external service providers related to own field of expertise.
• Support the younger members of the organization.

Who You Are:

• Ability to work within a Global Framework
• Ability to work within a Matrix Organization
• Ability in working within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• Ability to prepare the Technical Specifications for the negotiation of the external services required
• Ability to manage and supervise the external Contractors for environmental activities, and to verify their compliance with the Technical Specifications and Best Practices
• Development (directly and by management/supervision of “third parties”) of all the documents needed for the Environmental authorization of power plants
• Planning and management of environmental authorization activities
• Proactivity and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment
• Excellent teamwork, coordination, detail orientation and communication skills (written & oral)
• Willingness to accept autonomy and responsibility with clear thinking and problem solving abilities
• Innovation and Sustainable thinking
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in autonomy for complex tasks and in multiple projects under pressure
• Advanced time management and planning skills with ability to review, compile and track project documentation
• Availability to travel

What You've Accomplished:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering (or other Scientific Bachelor Degrees related to Environmental). Master's degree preferably in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Sciences, or in other technical/scientific similar faculties
• Master’s Degree is preferred
• 4+ years of experience in the role
• General knowledge in renewables power plants processes
• Knowledge of the norms/laws for Environmental Permitting of renewable power plants, both, in the country and in agreement to IFC Standards
• Techniques for the development of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Environmental Assessments of special protected areas, Monitoring Plans (noise, biologic, birds & bats, etc.) during construction and operation
• Fluent English is required, Italian or Spanish preferred
• Valid Driver's license
• Knowledge of informatics:
• Microsoft Office
• Autocad
• GIS Software

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility – If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact EnelApplication@enel.com.

What Enel North America Offers You:

The pay range for this position is $99,760.00 to $149,640.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will be based on several factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, work experience, education, and internal equity. At Enel, base pay is one part of your total compensation package. Please see below for additional information on Enel North America rewards.

• Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.
• Benefits are effective as of day one!
• Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:
• 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
• Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
• Paid leave programs
• The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
• The opportunity to work for one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.

An employee’s eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy. The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.

Enel North America is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process for all job seekers. We will never ask you to pay money or provide sensitive information, such as your social security number or bank account number, as part of the application process. We only hire through our official channels, which include our website and LinkedIn page. If you receive a job offer that did not come through one of those channels, it is likely a scam, and we suggest reporting it to the authorities.

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