Environmental Affairs & Compliance Senior I - San Diego, CA
 San Diego Gas and Electric | |
 United States, California, San Diego | |
 Mar 26, 2026 | |
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SDG&E is not just an energy company, we are the architects of a brighter, cleaner future. Our employees power everyday life for 3.7 million people - bringing the energy to support their passions, ambitions, and the heartbeat of our community.
We call Southern California our home. It's where we chase our dreams and raise our families. That's why the people who live here deserve an energy company unlike any other, and that's why every day, SDG&E employees strive to be at the forefront of innovations to reduce emissions, modernize the electric grid, and enable our customers to make the transition to clean technologies. We're redefining sustainability, advancing zero-emissions solutions, and driving the electric vehicle revolution. It takes the best to build the best - join us! May be filled at a higher level based on experience. Career Level: P3 Primary Purpose: Executes environmental compliance activities and ensures operational practices meet regulatory obligations. Serves as a resource for internal teams by interpreting requirements and supporting initiatives that reduce environmental risk. Primary Focus: * Serves as a Natural Resources Subject Matter Expert (SME) for multiple complex environmental projects involving special status flora and fauna. * Supports the implementation and management of the SDG&E Habitat Conservation Plan Amendment, Natural Community Conservation Plan (NCCP), the Low-Effect HCP for the Quino Checkerspot Butterfly, and other permits. * Coordinates with wildlife agencies (USFWS and CDFW) to secure project approvals and develop appropriate avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures (AMMs). * Oversees the preparation, submittal, and implementation of Pre-Activity Survey Reports per SDG&E NCCP and HCP requirements. * Prepares Environmental Releases and provides environmental compliance oversight for active construction activities. * Evaluates proposed projects to determine applicable natural resource permitting pathways and manages the development of biological reports and supporting environmental compliance documentation. * Develops natural resource permits, standard practices, guidance materials, and training content; delivers program updates and conducts training for operating groups. * Identifies, analyzes, and interprets natural resource regulations, proposed legislation, and standards, and negotiates with regulatory agencies to address potential impacts on company operations. Duties and Responsibilities: * Implements and executes environmental compliance programs related to air, water, and land quality, ensuring operations are aligned with regulations. * Regularly monitors environmental conditions on the organization's premises, ensuring adherence to clean air, hazardous waste disposal, and other environmental regulations. * Serves as a point of contact for regulatory agencies, addressing any compliance concerns and facilitating required audits or inspections. * Prepares and maintains detailed records of environmental permits, reports, and audits, ensuring compliance with government standards. * Leads or participates in internal audits to assess compliance with environmental standards and regulations, identifying areas for improvement. * Provides guidance on identifying and mitigating environmental risks, including compliance with relevant federal and state regulations. * Performs other duties as assigned. Duties and Responsibilities: * Implements and executes environmental compliance programs related to air, water, and land quality, ensuring operations are aligned with regulations. * Regularly monitors environmental conditions on the organization's premises, ensuring adherence to clean air, hazardous waste disposal, and other environmental regulations. * Serves as a point of contact for regulatory agencies, addressing any compliance concerns and facilitating required audits or inspections. * Prepares and maintains detailed records of environmental permits, reports, and audits, ensuring compliance with government standards. * Leads or participates in internal audits to assess compliance with environmental standards and regulations, identifying areas for improvement. * Provides guidance on identifying and mitigating environmental risks, including compliance with relevant federal and state regulations. * Performs other duties as assigned. | |