Air Quality Services Environmental Specialist or Engineer-CEMS

American Electric Power • Columbus, OH

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The candidate’s primary assignment will be enterprise-wide compliance and program implementation support for power generating station continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS). Responsibilities will also include compliance support for fleet-wide stack emission tests. The individual will exhibit expert or advanced level proficiency that enables them to serve as a subject matter expert. Previous experience and proficiency with 40 CFR Part 60 and Part 75 regulatory requirements, test methods, advanced data management (e.g., SQL, Visual Basics), and data acquisition/EPA reporting software is a must. Electric utility and permitting experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET, or an acceptable alternative (Bachelor’s degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a master’s degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited bachelor’s program).
• Bachelor's degree (environmental science, biology, chemistry, natural resources, or ecology or related field).
• Minimum of 4 years of related engineering experience along with a master’s degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET, or 6 or more years of related engineering experience along with a bachelor’s degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET (for Environmental Engineer Senior SG8).
• Minimum of 10 years of environmental experience (for Environmental Specialist Principal SG8).
• Minimum of 6 years of related engineering experience along with a master’s degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET, or 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a bachelor’s degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET (for Environmental Engineer Principal SG9).
• Minimum of 18 years of environmental experience (for Environmental Specialist Consultant SG9).
• Previous experience and proficiency with 40 CFR Part 60 and Part 75 regulatory requirements, test methods, advanced data management (e.g., SQL, Visual Basics), and data acquisition/EPA reporting software.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is required for Environmental Engineer Principal SG9 unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization’s EVP.

Nice To Haves

• Electric utility and permitting experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred (for Environmental Engineer Senior SG8).
• Registration in recognized associations and organizations for environmental professionals is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform compliance and support activities such facility-level permit and Part 75 interpretation, stack testing, quality assurance reviews, program improvements, training sessions, federal reporting, and compliance audits.
• Provide facility-level compliance support for CEMS and data acquisition and handling systems (DAHS), including troubleshooting, complex/advanced data analysis, and resolution of issues.
• Serve as an internal expert resource for program regulations, CEMS monitoring and stack test methods and procedures
• Develops, recommends, and implements plans to address complex compliance problems that require the input and effort of a wide array of entities both internal and external to the company.
• Ability to swiftly prioritize tasks to ensure responsiveness and support to stakeholders, which may be on a time-sensitive or expedited schedule.
• Identify, resolve, and initiate solutions to complex problems that are unique to the company and require extensive specialized knowledge, or the development of knowledge and techniques.
• Lead, facilitate and coordinate work activities of others within work group, team, department, or those external to the company (e.g., consultants) and assumes the role of project manager to perform compliance work.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication and leads in the preparation and presentation of the most complex technical subjects, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, bringing in ancillary issues before senior management, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, etc.
• Identifies and initiates proactive comments or changes to regulations and standards, in the interests of the company, and engages multiple stakeholders in the process, networking throughout AEP, other companies, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees