<p style="text-align:left;"><b>ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p>ACCIONA is one of Spain's leading corporations, a front-runner in promoting and managing infrastructures, renewable energies, water and services, with At ACCIONA Energía, we’re looking for an Environmental Specialist to support the development, construction, and operation of our wind and solar projects across North America. In this role, you’ll ensure compliance with environmental regulations and help shape the future of renewable energy by supporting permitting, audits, and sustainability programs.<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Key Requirements:</b></p><ul><li><p>Support environmental permitting and compliance for wind, solar, and storage projects.</p></li><li><p>Partner with developers, engineers, and agencies to assess risks and find sustainable solutions.</p></li><li><p>Conduct site audits and lead environmental training across our fleet.</p></li><li><p>Help implement environmental management systems (ISO 14001) and reporting programs.</p></li><li><p>Contribute to biodiversity efforts by identifying and monitoring wildlife near our sites.</p></li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>About you:</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field.</p></li><li><p>1 to 5 years’ experience in environmental permitting, compliance, or regulatory affairs.</p></li><li><p>Experience with NEPA, ESA, wetlands, stormwater, and waste management programs.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of environmental regulations in the U.S. (Canada experience is a plus).</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.</p></li><li><p>Passion for renewable energy and sustainability.</p></li><li><p>Must possess a valid driver’s license</p></li><li><p>Overnight travel 25-50%</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Benefits – we’ve got you covered!</b></p><ul><li><p>Base Pay:  $<span>65,000 – $110,000</span> (based on experience, education, and skillset)</p></li><li><p>10% Annual Performance Bonus (based on individual and company performance)</p></li><li><p>Comprehensive Benefits starting on Day 1, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and eligible dependents, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options.</p></li><li><p>After 90 days, you'll also have access to life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and optional plans</p></li><li><p>401(k) with company match and immediate vesting after 90 days</p></li><li><p>15 days of PTO (with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays</p></li><li><p>$50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment</p></li><li><p>Career development and growth opportunities, along with access to technical, skills, and language training programs, including tuition reimbursement</p></li><li><p>Downtown Chicago office, featuring a modern, open layout with plenty of collaborative spaces and breakout areas. Daily perks include coffee, complimentary healthy snacks, and free access to the building’s fitness center</p></li><li><p>Hybrid work schedule, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, plus early Fridays with a 3 p.m. cut-off</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Job Location: </b></p><p>55 E. Monroe St.,</p><p>Chicago, IL 60603</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.</p>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet. Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate. We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment. We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.</p>

Environmental Specialist

<p><b>ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.</b></p><p></p>ACCIONA is one of Spain's leading corporations, a front-runner in promoting and managing infrastructures, renewable energies, water and services, with At ACCIONA Energía, we’re looking for an Environmental Specialist to support the development, construction, and operation of our wind and solar projects across North America. In this role, you’ll ensure compliance with environmental regulations and help shape the future of renewable energy by supporting permitting, audits, and sustainability programs.<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Key Requirements:</b></p><ul><li><p>Support environmental permitting and compliance for wind, solar, and storage projects.</p></li><li><p>Partner with developers, engineers, and agencies to assess risks and find sustainable solutions.</p></li><li><p>Conduct site audits and lead environmental training across our fleet.</p></li><li><p>Help implement environmental management systems (ISO 14001) and reporting programs.</p></li><li><p>Contribute to biodiversity efforts by identifying and monitoring wildlife near our sites.</p></li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>About you:</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field.</p></li><li><p>1 to 5 years’ experience in environmental permitting, compliance, or regulatory affairs.</p></li><li><p>Experience with NEPA, ESA, wetlands, stormwater, and waste management programs.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of environmental regulations in the U.S. (Canada experience is a plus).</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.</p></li><li><p>Passion for renewable energy and sustainability.</p></li><li><p>Must possess a valid driver’s license</p></li><li><p>Overnight travel 25-50%</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Benefits – we’ve got you covered!</b></p><ul><li><p>Base Pay:&nbsp; $<span>65,000 – $110,000</span> (based on experience, education, and skillset)</p></li><li><p>10% Annual Performance Bonus (based on individual and company performance)</p></li><li><p>Comprehensive Benefits starting on Day 1, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and eligible dependents, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options.</p></li><li><p>After 90 days, you'll also have access to life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and optional plans</p></li><li><p>401(k) with company match and immediate vesting after 90 days</p></li><li><p>15 days of PTO (with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays</p></li><li><p>$50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment</p></li><li><p>Career development and growth opportunities, along with access to technical, skills, and language training programs, including tuition reimbursement</p></li><li><p>Downtown Chicago office, featuring a modern, open layout with plenty of collaborative spaces and breakout areas. Daily perks include coffee, complimentary healthy snacks, and free access to the building’s fitness center</p></li><li><p>Hybrid work schedule, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, plus early Fridays with a 3 p.m. cut-off</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Job Location: </b></p><p>55 E. Monroe St.,</p><p>Chicago, IL 60603</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.</p>

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