Environmental Engineer/Specialist - Environmental Affairs

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports environmental programs across Georgia Power by helping ensure Enablon (GPC’s EMIS) and related Environmental Management System (EMS) processes provide practical value to the business. The role combines information system support, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen compliance assurance, improve data quality, and support consistent execution of environmental programs. The ideal candidate will have practical experience with one or more environmental regulations affecting air, water, or waste. This person should also be able to understand Georgia Power’s business and operations and build strong working relationships with subject matter experts, facility personnel, and other internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (for example, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or Management Information Systems/Data Science) or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience supporting information systems, environmental compliance programs, or related business processes.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance programs, such as air, water, or waste.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence and resolve conflict
• Effective presentation skills for both internal and external audiences
• Strong judgement and critical thinking skills to analyze and resolve regulatory and compliance issues, evaluate alternatives, determine viable solutions, and implement solutions in a timely manner
• Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with cross functional personnel
• Ability to develop and manage multiple work assignments simultaneously
• Ability to work through others to achieve desired business results
• Ability to align with and support Environmental Affairs and Compliance Assurance goals as a team player
• Consistent demonstration of Our Values- Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
• Model ethical conduct
• Exhibit strong initiative and ability to make difficult decisions
• Adaptable to internal and external demands
• Ability to develop creative solutions to solve problems and balance the needs of the Company
• Attention to detail when following processes and procedures

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) or Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) information systems such as Enablon.
• Experience developing reports using Power BI or similar technologies.
• Experience in a client or customer support role.
• Experience implementing or supporting information systems.
• Experience with project management.

Responsibilities

• Support the sustainment and continuous improvement of Enablon to enable accurate, efficient, and useful environmental compliance assurance reporting.
• Maintain the quality and relevance of Enablon content, including tasks, inspections, checklists, and agency interaction data, by partnering with subject matter experts.
• Drive adoption of Enablon by providing first-tier user support and coordinating second-tier support with software vendors, consultants, and internal IT as needed.
• Support software enhancements and new applications or modules, including the creation of job aids, training materials, and delivery of live user training.
• Analyze Enablon data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities, including preparation of reports and dashboards.
• Develop an understanding of Georgia Power’s operations and how they connect to environmental compliance requirements.
• Build relationships with Environmental Affairs subject matter experts and facility personnel to provide trusted support and improve process consistency.
• Advocate for the consistent implementation of the Environmental Management System (EMS) program across all facilities.
• Support the compliance assurance field team as needed.
• Coordinate and strengthen the Environmental Affairs Training Program to help ensure personnel understand compliance obligations and procedures. Subject matter experts will continue to develop and deliver regulatory training, while this role may coordinate the effort, track progress, and develop and deliver training on EMS and Enablon.
• Support the Environmental Recordkeeping Program and help ensure alignment with Southern Company’s Record Information Management (RIM) program.
• Support continuous improvement of EMS documentation and performance reporting for leadership.
• Support the Company’s storm restoration and emergency response efforts as appropriate.

Benefits

• competitive base salary
• annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level