Associate EHS Consultant or EHS Consultant

Duke Energy•Raleigh, NC

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides support to other EHS staff and business unit partners to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and alignment with corporate environmental policies and procedures. The successful candidate will support permitting and compliance activities related to floodplain ordinances, wetlands, erosion and sediment control, stormwater, and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act with potential opportunities to support other subject matter areas. General knowledge is required in the areas of air, water, waste, and hazardous materials. The position will be responsible for maintaining current knowledge of environmental laws and regulations and maintaining a working knowledge of technical aspects of regulatory requirements. This position works with and under the guidance of experienced team members, using established procedures to support environmental technical growth.

Requirements

Associate EHS Consultant: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or other related degree. In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, High School/GED and 4 years related work experience.
EHS Consultant: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or other related degree. Minimum 3 years related work experience. In lieu of Bachelor’s degree and 3 years' experience, High School/GED and 7 years related work experience.
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

General understanding of Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), and Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Regulations.
Experience with permitting and compliance activities related to floodplain ordinances, wetlands, erosion and sediment control, stormwater, and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act.
Experience working with federal, state, or regulatory agencies.
Experience in supporting environmental compliance at multiple facilities and/or within multiple regulatory jurisdictions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully complete each of them within specified timeframes.
Experience working with diverse groups toward the successful execution of a common goal or objective.
Working toward certification(s) as an environmental professional (QEP, CHMM, PMP, etc.) or Registration (P.E.) is preferred.
Excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with a customer-oriented focus.
Enjoy working indoors and outdoors.

Responsibilities

Serves as subject matter expert for designated environmental programs and related compliance issues and supports company’s environmental goals, strategies, programs, and processes.
Supports the implementation of procedures and programs to assist business units in complying with environmental laws and regulations.
Assists with tracking regulatory changes, legislative activities, and industry standards.
Under direction, works with internal Subject Matter Experts and federal, state, and local regulatory authorities to interpret regulations and laws.
May support Duke Energy participation on various internal/external industry committees and teams.
Provide support for completion of regulatory-required and internal environmental reports. This includes the review of complex data to ensure accuracy and compliance with monitoring standards and permit limits.
Assists with assigned environmental training programs.
Participates in preparation, submittal and negotiation of permits and permit renewals with federal, state, and local authorities.
Assists with communication of permit requirements to facilities.
Works with other EHS professionals and facility personnel to update various facility plans and documents that require knowledge and experience while minimizing impacts to operational activities.
Works with others to support accomplishment of work unit goals and enhance company reputation through effective planning, organizing, communicating, and scheduling of environmental work activities.
Works with others to support the department’s routine and special projects to accomplish business objectives.
Strives to continually develop and improve job-related, technical knowledge and skill to ensure that department expectations are met.