Dir, Environmental Projects and Certificates

BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as a Director, Environmental Projects & Certificates at our headquarters in Glen Allen, VA. 

• Directs staff of technical professionals who analyze, interpret, and ensure compliance with multimedia environmental permitting or consultation requirements, and with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulation pursuant to Sections 3 and 7 of the Natural Gas Act.  
• Advises executive leadership and peer departments to secure and implement timely, effective authorizations that construct and operate natural gas or LNG infrastructure, as necessary to meet company objectives. 
• Directs a team engaged in analysis of, and compliance with, rules, orders, and regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and other environmental and administrative agencies.  
• Directs the process to obtain environmental permits, approvals, and certificates.  
• Directs the team’s preparation of correspondence, applications, and technical reports to these agencies. 
• Develops and manages operating and capital budgets, ensuring cost-effective compliance.  Identifies and champions process change to improve compliance, spur efficiency, and control costs.  
• Coordinates with peer departments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participates in scoping and regulatory analysis of proposed natural gas infrastructure.  
• Directs overall strategy for obtaining successful outcomes of permit processes.  
• Communicates the status of project reviews and policy initiatives to business executive leadership.  
• Evaluates and develops strategic company positions or comments on proposed rulemakings and legislation. 
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with agency staff, consultants, legal advisors, and industry counterparts.  
• May serve as BHE GT&S representative in agency matters, legal proceedings, and with industry trade associations.  
• Leads staff in interpreting and assessing the impact of proposed environmental legislation and regulations, and coordinates the company’s response with peer departments.  
• Works with advocacy groups to review new regulatory and legislative requirements, and to develop industry positions and best management practices. 

• Substantial experience with federal and state environmental, regulatory, and permitting processes
• Demonstrated knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines governing the siting, construction, and operation of natural gas infrastructure.
• Proven leadership skills, and ability to develop and manage staff effectively.Proven project management and negotiating skills. 
• Excellent written, oral, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to relate complex and nuanced concepts effectively, to a range of internal and external audiences.
• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced operations, engineering, and regulatory concepts.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Outstanding problem assessment and problem-solving skills, both independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to develop and maintain resilient internal and external business relationships.
• Ability to be an expert witness, or to represent the company in public and regulatory forums.
• Strong ability to select and manage contractors and consultants.
• Ability to be resilient under pressure, to maintain focus, and to remain optimistic and persistent.
• Ability to assess information, develop and evaluate options, and to implement solutions.
• Ability to think strategically and to apply good judgment in making decisions.

Education

Required: Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred: Master’s Degree (Typically five years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a master's degree.)

Preferred Degree: Business Administration, Engineering, Environmental, or a related Science or Public Policy field 

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, Qualifications: n/a