Energy Resources Chemical/Environmental Engineer I, II, Senior

Tucson Electric Power•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Based on company needs, the Environmental/Chemical Engineer I, II, or Senior Engineer provides technical expertise in air, water, waste, and chemical management, along with regulatory reporting. The role supports the company’s business units and implements the Environmental Compliance Program. It also supports generation operations by identifying process improvements and providing environmental guidance to align operations with regulatory requirements. The position’s scope and level of independence vary by level. Engineer I supports compliance programs and reporting under the guidance of more experienced team members and typically requires supervision on most assignments. Engineer II leads assigned programs and projects with limited supervision and general guidance from a supervisor. The Senior Engineer directs and oversees compliance programs, serves as a subject matter expert, advises leadership, and mentors junior engineers under broad management oversight. The work includes air, water, waste, and chemical compliance; permitting and regulatory reporting; field inspections and assessments; emissions and water monitoring; incident and spill response; environmental data management; project reviews; process improvements; sustainability initiatives; and engagement with regulatory agencies and industry groups. The position regularly travels to operational sites, industry events, and stakeholder meetings. The job is primarily office work with occasional field activities.

Requirements

For Engineer I: Up to two years of work experience and a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, or equivalent education and experience.
For Engineer I: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, analytical skills, relevant software skills, and interpersonal skills including collaboration, problem identification, and conflict resolution.
For Engineer II: At least two years of professional work experience and a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, or equivalent education and experience.
For Engineer II: Understanding of environmental rules and regulations; proficiency with relevant software applications, including waste, air, and water compliance management systems; and conflict-resolution skills.
For Senior Engineer: At least six years of professional work experience and a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, or equivalent education and experience.
For Senior Engineer: Advanced understanding of environmental rules and regulations applicable to a vertically integrated electric utility business.
For Senior Engineer: Analytical skills, proficiency with relevant software applications including waste, air, and water compliance management systems, and interpersonal skills including collaboration, problem identification, and conflict resolution.
For Senior Engineer: Advanced understanding of field devices such as emission analyzers, transmitters, PLCs, and ladder logic.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Regular travel to operational sites, industry events, and stakeholder meetings.
Ability to perform the described physical functions, including prolonged sitting, occasional standing, walking or bending, operating office equipment, communicating by phone and in person, reviewing detailed reports, and lifting and carrying items up to 15 pounds as needed.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience in the electric or gas utility industry.
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) examination (Engineer-in-Training) or registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.).
Understanding of field devices such as emissions analyzers, transmitters, and PLCs.
Experience with industrial wastewater treatment systems, stormwater management programs, and groundwater compliance.

Responsibilities

Support or lead air, water, waste, and chemical management compliance programs and associated reporting, according to role level.
Apply environmental regulations and provide technical guidance to business units and generation facilities.
Support water quality, wastewater, stormwater, permitting, compliance monitoring, sampling, and permit reporting activities.
Identify process improvements and support operational efficiency while maintaining environmental compliance.
Conduct or lead field inspections, compliance assessments, audits, and corrective action efforts.
Assist with or coordinate regulatory agency inspections, audits, emissions testing, permit applications, and reporting.
Support or oversee Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), environmental monitoring systems, QA/QC, and data management.
Manage or provide technical guidance on regulated waste characterization, handling, storage, transportation, reporting, and compliance tracking.
Participate in or lead spill response, environmental incident investigations, emergency response, documentation, and corrective actions.
Develop and deliver environmental compliance training, and mentor junior staff at the senior level.
Maintain, improve, and analyze environmental databases, compliance records, emissions data, and water quality data.
Conduct environmental studies, research, reviews, and assessments for generation projects and new or capital projects.
Support or oversee corporate environmental reporting, data validation, and regulatory disclosures.
Represent the company at regulatory agencies, industry meetings, associations, and professional forums, as appropriate to role level.
Support departmental sustainability initiatives.
Evaluate environmental control technologies, monitoring methods, emerging regulations, and trends; recommend compliance and monitoring strategies.