Engineer I - Groundwater (Environmental)

Duke Energy•Charlotte, NC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Build an exciting, rewarding career with Duke Energy, where you’ll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical and regulatory support to generating plants in the Carolinas service area (North and South Carolina). The primary subject areas for this support will be groundwater and landfill/waste management.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.
Valid driver’s license
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or related)
EIT certification
Coursework and/or experience in one or more of the following areas: Hydrogeology/geology, Regulatory compliance, Groundwater investigation and remediation, Landfill permitting and operations, Fluid Mechanics
Previous Duke Energy Intern/Co-op experience

Responsibilities

Provide regulatory compliance support for generating facilities
Provide technical expertise in groundwater and landfill management
Landfills: permitting, day to day compliance support, siting support, compliance reporting, and closure plan development
Groundwater: hydrogeologic investigation, data evaluation, monitoring well siting, modeling, and remediation
Preparation/review of environmental reports/calculations related to groundwater compliance and industrial waste landfills
Serves as subject matter expert for basic technical program and compliance issues and supports company’s environmental goals, strategies, programs and processes.
Develops and maintains procedures and programs to assist facilities in complying with environmental laws and regulations.
Ensures that Duke Energy work procedures address compliance guidance.
Tracks regulatory changes, legislative activities and industry standards and assists with identifying needed changes to facility’s compliance programs.
Works with federal, state and local regulatory authorities to interpret regulations and laws.
Supports Duke Energy on various internal/external industry committees and teams
Provide regulatory-required and internal environmental reports.
Develop assigned environmental training programs
Prepare, submit and negotiate permits and permit renewals with federal, state and local authorities.
Communicate permit requirements to facilities.
Work with EHS Professionals and facility personnel to update various facility plans and documents that require knowledge and experience while minimizing impacts to operational activities
Supports accomplishment of work unit goals and enhances company reputation through effective planning, organizing, communicating and scheduling of environmental work activities.
Supports the department’s routine and special projects in order to accomplish business objectives
Strives to continually develop and improve job-related, technical knowledge and skill to ensure that department expectations are met