Environmental Consultant (IAP) - Grid Stability & Operability

Job Description

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT (IAP) – GRID STABILITY & OPERABILITY Future Energy Overview : Driven by a global network of purpose-driven professionals who live and breathe the Power of Commitment, GHD is actively helping clients and communities navigate the complex and rapidly evolving energy transition. Due to the ongoing success of this initiative, we are currently looking for highly skilled and motivated Environmental Consultant to join our dedicated team in shaping a sustainable and resilient energy future. Position Overview : As a dynamic and skilled Impact Assessment and Permitting practitioner in our Environmental Solutions team, you will leverage your power generation or transmission and distribution experience to provide strategic guidance and technical expertise to project development applications, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, optimising sustainability practices and enhancing project outcomes. Your contributions will play a pivotal role in delivering solutions that will redefine the energy landscape and revolutionise how we harness, distribute, and manage energy. Key Responsibilities :

• Provide specialized environmental consulting services to clients within the power sector, including power generation, transmission, and distribution projects.
• Assist clients in obtaining necessary planning approvals for power system infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with local and national regulations.
• Manage and facilitate the permitting process for industrial facilities, ensuring adherence to environmental standards and guidelines.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest EPR requirements and guide clients in navigating these regulations for their projects.
• Lead or contribute to EIAs, evaluating the potential environmental impacts of power projects and proposing mitigation measures.
• Conduct detailed assessments of carbon footprints associated with power systems and recommend strategies for emissions reduction.
• Identify and address environmental constraints that may impact power system projects, such as protected habitats or heritage sites.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their unique needs and providing tailored environmental solutions.
• Ensure that clients remain compliant with all environmental regulations and reporting requirements throughout project lifecycles.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and planners to deliver integrated solutions that balance environmental and operational goals.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in the power systems and environmental consulting fields, and share insights within the organization.

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If you are a motivated and forward-thinking consultant who is passionate about shaping the energy transition, we invite you to join our team at GHD.