Environmental Affairs Engineer / Specialist (Compliance Studies)
On-siteCalera, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Interpret regulations and permit requirements to identify potential risk areas for generation facilities. Design, execute, and evaluate environmental study plans for wastewater systems, including water monitoring, flow measurement, and treatment systems. Diligently review data and present results to stakeholders while serving as an accredited sampler in the departmental quality system. Provide efficient response and troubleshooting for customer requests across Southern Company Generation and Nuclear divisions. This role involves a mix of hands-on field work, project management, and data analysis to ensure compliance with water quality regulations. The standard work-week is four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (e.g., Environmental, Civil, or Chemical) or non-engineering science-related field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science)
- 4 10-hour days, Monday-Thursday
Desired Qualifications
- Environmental experience
- strong work ethic
- aptitude for learning
- willingness to become knowledgeable in various environmental areas as needs arise
- desire to implement innovative solutions
- mix of hands-on field work, project management, and data analysis
- efficient response and troubleshooting for customer requests
- Become an accredited sampler in the departmental quality system
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Alabama in an applicable engineering discipline, or the ability to obtain licensure or certification
- Knowledge of current water regulations for generation facilities is a plus (ELG, NPDES, CCR, etc)
- Industrial facility experience
- Demonstrated quick learner
- Ability to innovate and think 'outside the box'
- Analytical and data analysis skills
- Computer and software skills, able to manage large datasets
- Knowledge of various software packages outside of Microsoft Office
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Attention to detail with a focus on quality, accuracy, and timeliness
- Willing to take responsibility and act like an owner
- Able to adapt to changing field conditions and make quick decisions
- Dedicated to providing a quality work product
- Relationship-driven
- Focused on customer service
- Takes ownership of assigned tasks, initiative, and determination to solve problems
- Strong desire for self-taught continuous learning
- Demonstrates behaviors consistent with 'Our Values': Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity and Superior Performance
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