Environmental Affairs Engineer / Specialist (Compliance Studies)

Southern Company•Calera, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Alabama Power's Environmental Affairs Department is seeking a qualified and motivated candidate to join its Compliance Studies team. This position may be filled at an entry to senior level depending on the applicant's skills and qualifications. Environmental experience is preferred, but a strong work ethic and aptitude for learning is the primary requirement. This position provides ongoing engineering support and performs studies for generating facilities to ensure compliance with water quality regulations. This hands-on engineering position will be responsible for design and implementation of innovative and cost-effective water monitoring, flow measurement, and treatment systems in support of meeting regulatory water discharge requirements at APC Generation facilities. The position requires a willingness to become knowledgeable in various environmental areas as needs arise and a desire to implement innovative solutions. This position will require a mix of hands-on field work, project management, and data analysis. Additionally, the position serves to provide efficient response and troubleshooting for customer requests from APC Environmental Affairs Compliance, Southern Company Generation – Fossil and Hydro, Southern Nuclear, and Southern Company Services.

Requirements

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) is required.
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.
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

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Alabama in an applicable engineering discipline, or the ability to obtain licensure or certification, is a plus.
Knowledge of current water regulations for generation facilities is a plus (ELG, NPDES, CCR, etc)
Industrial facility experience is a plus
Knowledge of various software packages outside of Microsoft Office is a plus.