Company Description
Do you want to contribute to projects that are changing the future of energy generation across the Baltic region? Ignitis Renewables is a part of Ignitis Group – a renewables-focused integrated utility. Our purpose is to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.
Ignitis Renewables’ objective is to develop projects empowering the further expansion of green and flexible production. Our team welcomes individuals eager to participate in the energy transition, contributing to the development of wind, hybrid, and solar energy projects, Power-to-X solutions, and the implementation of energy storage technology in the Baltic States and Poland. By developing new projects, the company is implementing the strategic goal of Ignitis Group to deliver 4–5 GW of installed green generation capacities by 2030.
www.ignitisrenewables.com
Job Description
We are looking for a colleague who would join our team and together with us take care of environment and permitting activities in Estonia onshore renewable energy area. We value openness, partnership is our strength, and responsibility makes us a great team. If that speaks to you, we’d be happy to welcome you to our team!
Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart!
Your key areas of responsibilities will be:
- Demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of processes, key stakeholders, and the ability to effectively manage related issues, including territory planning, strategic environmental impact assessments, Natura 2000 assessments, environmental impact assessments, environmental due diligence, site evaluations, and more
- Collaborating with the development, operations and engineering teams to create an environmental strategy which ensures all current and future projects adhere to permitting regulations and legislation in Estonian market.
- Working in close partnership with local authorities and communities to ensure that developed objects fulfill the required processes successfully.
- Being the subject matter expert and point of contact both internally and externally in relation to permitting.
- Delivering specialist training and development across the business which meets Company vision and helps drive a culture of behavioral change.
Qualifications
- Degree in an environmental management sciences, engineering or relevant field
- At least 3 years of experience working the above-described area of responsibilities
- In-depth knowledge of Estonian environmental and territory planning regulatory requirements.
- Experience of site-based audit, preparation of Strategic environmental impact assessment, Assessment of Natura 2000, Environmental impact assessment documentation or other environmental documents. Experience in renewable energy area would be considered as an advantage
- Are able to take strategic views of environmental sustainability requirements for the business
- IT literacy knowledge – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project)
Additional Information
- To take part in an unfolding energy transformation process to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for both current and future generations
- International team that is working on dynamic renewable energy projects
- A hybrid work model (3+2) and flexible working hours
- Extensive learning and qualification enhancement programs
- Attention to physical and emotional health: wellness mentor initiatives and psychological support, volleyball, and basketball teams, etc.
- A package of additional benefits to choose from: pension accumulation, health insurance, or another benefit from the selectable benefits list in the MELP application.
Join a growing and increasingly international team of energy smart people united by a common purpose. We all play our part in creating a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.
As we pursue our strategic goals to increase gender balance in Ignitis Group, we are indicating “f/m/d” next to job titles, meaning we welcome candidates of all genders – female, male or diverse.
Ignitis Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.
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What We Do
Ignitis Group is a renewables-focused integrated utility.
The group’s core activities include power and heat production and supply, power and natural gas trading and distribution, and power system maintenance and development.
The development of green energy is a priority for Ignitis Group with an aim to become the region’s main competence center for new energy and a leader in distributed energy solutions in the Baltic Sea region and beyond.
Group companies operate in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland and Finland. Group innovation fund invests in energy startups in the UK, Norway and France.
