BHE (Berkshire Hathaway Energy)

BHE (Berkshire Hathaway Energy)

·13 days ago

Assoc project outreach mgr/project outreach mgr/sr project outreach mgr

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Location

onsite, Des Moines, IA, United States

Commitment

Full Time

Level

Senior (5+ years)

Required skills

Project managementStakeholder engagementPublic speakingCommunicationRegulatory compliancePresentation skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingDecision-makingStrategic planningCommunity outreachLeadershipPermittingData analysis

Job Description

This is a multi-level posting and will be filled at the appropriate level based on related education and experience.

The Project Outreach Manager serves as a skilled and knowledgeable resource to local landowners, governments and agencies in Iowa to support all activities associated with the permitting, development, and construction of energy projects. The manager is expected to be a resource for local government officials, rural landowners, agriculture and community organizations, and other local stakeholders as it relates to energy projects.

The manager will develop and manage outreach plans to ensure successful and timely completion of company projects. This will include leading public meetings, stakeholder meetings, presentations, and other community events to support the company and its projects, and develop information and material to support public meetings, press releases and replies, presentations, and other project data requests.

The manager will track city, county, and state regulations as it relates to company projects and engage government officials to ensure workable laws, regulations and ordinances are in place to allow for the successful completion of energy projects.

The position will support all aspects of public interaction for the Project Development team during the development and construction of projects including but not limited to, generation additions and upgrades, electric vehicle infrastructure, energy storage, decommissioning, environmental, communications, facilities, asset acquisitions, new technology, and other projects as assigned.

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation. MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

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