Environmental Analyst III or IV

Xcel Energy•Platteville, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Xcel Energy is hiring an Environmental Analyst III or IV to design, implement, and administer environmental studies and compliance programs, and to secure and renew permits and licenses. The role addresses complex environmental issues with minimal supervision and applies broad knowledge of environmental theories, principles, techniques, and related disciplines. The analyst may participate on special work teams, coordinate or consult on small projects, and occasionally assist or be assisted by other environmental analysts. The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with skills and experience. The position develops environmental procedures and programs, administers studies and monitoring, researches and interprets data and regulations, prepares technical reports and permit applications, and performs environmental reviews, inspections, and site assessments. It also provides technical guidance and environmental training, assists facilities with implementing changes required by new regulations, supports budget preparation and program delivery, and may provide technical assistance during facility emergencies. Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model; many roles are expected onsite three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday, but requirements vary by role, team, and business needs.

Requirements

For Environmental Analyst III: bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, applied science, or a related field, and four years of professional environmental-related work experience.
For Environmental Analyst III, an associate degree in environmental or applied science plus three years of progressive environmental-related experience may substitute for the education requirement.
For Environmental Analyst III, an MS, MA, or MBA may substitute for two years of related work experience; a PhD or J.D. may substitute for three years.
For Environmental Analyst IV: bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, applied science, or a related field, and six years of progressively responsible environmental-related work experience, including environmental regulations, remedial procedures, audit procedures, and power generation processes.
For Environmental Analyst IV, demonstrated technical writing, verbal communication, and negotiation skills.
For Environmental Analyst IV, an associate degree in environmental or applied science plus three years of progressive related work experience may substitute for the education requirement.
For Environmental Analyst IV, an MS, MA, or MBA may substitute for two years of related work experience; a PhD or J.D. may substitute for three years.

Responsibilities

Design and develop environmental procedures and programs to minimize deficiencies and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, licenses, and permits.
Design and administer environmental studies and monitoring programs.
Conduct research and prepare or review data for permit applications, regulatory reports, management plans, and performance indicators.
Prepare technical reports and permit applications based on data interpretation, observations, and current regulations.
Conduct in-depth environmental reviews and inspections to facilitate regulatory compliance.
Assess sites and facilities to minimize corporate risk and liability.
Provide technical guidance and regulatory-required or requested environmental training to facility personnel and outside contractors.
Review proposed regulations and legislation for potential impacts on business units when requested, and assist facilities with procedural, process, or operational modifications after adoption.
Assist with budget preparation and implement programs within budget, time, and regulatory constraints.
Provide technical assistance during facility emergency incidents when requested.
Secure and renew environmental permits and licenses.