Environmental Engineer/Specialist (Environmental Compliance – Water)

Southern Company•Birmingham, AL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This role will function as Environmental Affairs’ subject matter expert for administering Alabama Power’s environmental programs and compliance strategies related to both NPDES Construction Stormwater regulations and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) regulations for Alabama Power Company’s generation fleet. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with ADEM’s Construction Stormwater Permit, including reviewing project scopes, writing Construction Best Management Practices Plans (CBMPPs), preparing Notices of Intent (NOI) to obtain permit coverage, and performing construction stormwater inspections. The successful candidate will proactively build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). In addition, this position will provide regulatory guidance and ensure compliance with SPCC regulations. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and updating facility-specific SPCC Plans and conducting periodic site inspections to assess and document onsite conditions. The successful candidate may also support additional water compliance programs as needs arise. This position will be filled as an Environmental Engineer or Specialist, Exempt Level 3-6 (based on the candidate’s education/skills/experience).

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (e.g., Environmental, Civil, or Chemical) or science-related field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science)
Understanding of Construction Stormwater regulations and/or other environmental water permitting
Familiarity with SPCC regulations, plan development, and implementation
Knowledge of GIS to develop project specific maps and figures
Demonstrated experience organizing, planning, prioritizing, and tracking multiple projects
Results-oriented and proactive in maintaining compliance with all water-related laws and regulations
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with customers and regulatory agency personnel
Ability to communicate environmental requirements, compliance obligations, and implementation strategies to customers and staff
Ability to develop environmental compliance strategies, policies, procedures, and guidance in response to new or evolving regulatory requirements
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrates behaviors consistent with “Our Values”: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance
Builds and maintains effective working relationships
Promotes open communication and teamwork with peers
Takes initiative to solve problems and learn new and challenging material
Provides outstanding service to clients and customers
Is a positive team player who is adaptable to changing priorities and continuously seeks opportunities for process improvements

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
Qualified Credentialed Individual/Professional (QCI or QCP) certification
Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) certification, or the ability to obtain certification

Responsibilities

Ensuring compliance with ADEM’s Construction Stormwater Permit
Reviewing project scopes
Writing Construction Best Management Practices Plans (CBMPPs)
Preparing Notices of Intent (NOI) to obtain permit coverage
Performing construction stormwater inspections
Proactively building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM)
Providing regulatory guidance and ensuring compliance with SPCC regulations
Developing, implementing, and updating facility-specific SPCC Plans
Conducting periodic site inspections to assess and document onsite conditions
Supporting additional water compliance programs as needs arise