Job Description

I. Job Summary
Support WM Renewable Energy with front-end development and execution of projects which beneficially utilize biogas produced from municipal solid waste landfills and organics digesters. The projects may involve utilization of biogas to generate power, processing biogas to produce renewable natural gas, and/or capturing carbon dioxide to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for development and management of gas and electric utility-side infrastructure upgrades or interconnections to support the new facilities.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage and complete new service applications and interconnect requests for power and gas utilities to serve new facilities.
• Manage the completion of capacity studies, engineering studies, service plans, and design of utility-side power and gas infrastructure upgrades to support new facilities.
• Coordinate the proper interface of the utility-side infrastructure with the new facility.
• Review and manage the execution of interconnection and service agreements.
• Oversee and manage the timely submittal and receipt of necessary permits, authorizations, right-of-way, and easements to facilitate construction of utility-side infrastructure upgrades.
• Manage the construction and commissioning utility-side infrastructure upgrades within budget and schedule constraints.
• Manage the relationships and collaboration with utility counterparts.
• Manage contractors, utilities, and internal specialists to complete deliverables in timely manner and within budget.
• Coordinate with project management, design management, and project controls to maintain quality and alignment on scope, budget, and schedule.
• Must be detail-oriented and efficient with communication
• Must complete special assignments/tasks as requested and required by WMRE senior leadership

III. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering preferred (electrical, mechanical, civil, or environmental). Master's degree preferred.

Experience: 10 years relevant experience (in addition to education requirement). Relevant experience may include experience with project development, project management, project engineering, electricity transmission and distribution, power generation, electric utilities, gas pipelines, renewable natural gas, midstream operations, or landfill operations.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

None required.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

Proficiency with computers and relevant software packages.

D. Travel

Travel expectations approximately 20%.

IV. Work Environment and Essential Functions
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements occasionally;
• Normal setting for this job is: office setting.
• Benefits
  At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
  
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About Us

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America - where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

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