Environmental Specialist

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the world's fourth-largest wind and solar energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.

MISSION

To ensure good environmental management procedures are adhered to across all sectors of EDPR Deutschland. Respondible for managing all of the environmental elements of wind farm projects in development, construction and operation in Germany and Belgiumas well as support the environmental measures of solar projects under construction.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

At development phase:

• Performing environmental feasibility studies.
• Supporting development team in the preparation of environmental authorisation.
• Supporting contracting and management of contractors undertaking Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).

At construction phase and operational phase:

• Supporting development team in the implementation of environmental measures (reduction and compensatory measures) and ensure the follow-up of those measures during operation.;
• Reviewing construction and operational contractor environmental documentation;
• Auditing project sites and contractors to ensure compliance with Permits and environmental obligations and follow-through on non-compliance issues (pollution, drainage etc) during both construction and exploitation phase;
• Launching, following up and analysing subcontracted operational phase ecological studies.

REQUIRED PROFILE

ACADEMIC LEVEL

Graduate or Master’s Degree in Environmental Science and/or Biology/Ecology.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Experience of 2/3 years in wind or solar project development;

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge and understanding of national and European environmental legislation, and Environmental Impact Assessment ;
• knowledge and understanding of environmental issues, processes and impacts, particularly linked to wind and solar energy projects;

LANGUAGES

Fluent German and English

SKILLS/COMPETENCES

• German Driving License.
• Stakeholder management.
• Able to work independently as well as a key part of a team.
• Excellent written German and report writing skills.
• Capable organization skills and a collaborative and skilled communicator.

Among EDPR's principles we would like to highlight diversity and inclusion as a strength in our values and practices. Reinforcing these principles has a real impact on the satisfaction of commitment, increases talent and the quality of leadership of our professionals. To achieve all our objectives, it intends to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of EDPR.

What makes us proud as an employer:

• TOP Employer Europe 2024 certification.
• Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2022.
• Top Workplaces US 2022. Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation;