Environmental Specialist

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Date: Aug 3, 2026 Company: NextEra Energy Requisition ID: 96592 Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy. Position Specific Description Florida Power & Light Company is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support environmental compliance activities associated with the Turkey Point Clean Energy Center, with a primary focus on management of the Everglades Mitigation Bank and related environmental programs. This role will support the Environmental Services Project Manager by coordinating mitigation bank activities, vegetation management activities, environmentalmonitoring, contractor work scopes, compliance tracking, mitigation bank credit sale management and execution, data management and review, and regulatory reporting support. The position will work closely with environmental specialists, contractors, laboratories, field teams, and internal subject matter experts to help ensure work is completed accurately, on schedule, and in accordance with applicable county, state, and federal requirements. While field support may be required, the position will be focused on planning, coordination, documentation, schedule management, contractor oversight, compliance tracking, reporting, and process improvement. Key Responsibilities Manage and support execution of mitigation bank credit sales, including coordination of sale-related documentation, internal reviews, tracking requirements, stakeholder follow-up, and completion of required administrative steps. Coordinate and support Everglades Mitigation Bank management activities, including monitoring schedules, contractor activities, field documentation, compliance tracking, data organization, and regulatory reporting support. Support vegetation management within the mitigation bank and Cooling Canal System, including planning, scheduling, contractor oversight, documentation, and follow-up on maintenance activities needed to support ecological function, regulatory compliance, and site operations. Coordinate environmental monitoring , including wildlife , vegetation, invasive and nuisance species, habitat condition, and other field surveys needed to support mitigation bank and CCS environmental management activities. Track environmental commitments, permit requirements, recurring compliance activities, regulatory deadlines, credit sale obligations, and reporting obligations associated with the mitigation bank, CCS, and related environmental monitoring programs. Review field documentation, laboratory reports, chain-of-custody records, monitoring logs, contractor deliverables, photographs, survey notes, and supporting documentation for completeness, consistency, and follow-up needs. Assist with data management, data mining, quality control review, trend identification, and organization of monitoring and survey data for regulatory, operational, and management purposes. Coordinate with environmental contractors, laboratories, couriers, field teams, project managers, and internal stakeholders to support timely completion of field work, vegetation activities, monitoring, reporting, and administrative needs. Support preparation, review, and organization of regulatory reports, technical summaries, compliance submittals, internal updates, leadership briefings, and project status materials. Maintain project tracking tools, monitoring calendars, action item logs, reporting schedules, procurement records, invoice documentation, and compliance documentation systems. Identify project risks, schedule conflicts, data gaps, documentation issues, or process improvement opportunities and elevate them to the appropriate project manager or subject matter expert. Desired Qualifications Experience with mitigation bank management, credit sale support, vegetation management, environmental surveys, ecological monitoring, environmental compliance, regulatory reporting, or environmental project coordination. Working knowledge of habitat management, invasive species management, groundwater, surface water, water quality monitoring, or environmental sampling programs. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage schedules, track deliverables, coordinate contractors, organize documentation, and follow up on action items. Experience reviewing technical documents, field forms, laboratory reports, chain-of-custody records, survey notes, photographs, or environmental data. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; experience with SharePoint, Power BI, GIS, databases, or environmental data platforms is a plus. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear summaries, tables, charts, and reports for technical and non-technical audiences. Strong attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and ability to work independently while supporting a larger environmental project team in a highly regulated environment. Prior field, laboratory, environmental technician, mitigation bank, or vegetation management experience is beneficial. Job Overview Job Duties & Responsibilities Supports the company's compliance with environmental requirements Performs comprehensive environmental due diligence reviews Assists with facility compliance audits Conducts environmental licensing and permitting activities Supports environmental aspects of company operations, such as, compliance, reporting, monitoring, remediation, and environmental permitting functions Monitors and analyzes environmental policies and regulations that affect the company and its customers Provides the necessary support to staff to resolve environmental matters Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Employee Group: Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Environmental/Chemistry/Rad Protection Organization: Florida Power & Light Company Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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