Environmental Engineer/Specialist (Environmental Compliance – Water)

Southern Company•Birmingham, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Alabama Power Company is seeking an Environmental Engineer/Specialist for its Environmental Affairs Water Compliance group. The position is located at APC Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama. The role assists with and/or administers programs that ensure compliance with water-related environmental laws, regulations, and permit requirements. It provides training and presentations on environmental compliance, interprets regulations, and gives guidance and support to internal and external customers. The position also prepares water permit applications and reports as needed; conducts and interprets studies and field investigations; determines compliance status; develops and coordinates compliance programs and plans across multiple departments; and interfaces with regulatory agencies. The role supports water-related environmental compliance, with a focus on programs including Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) hydro license compliance for Alabama Power’s 14 hydropower dams, and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The successful candidate may also support additional water compliance programs as needs arise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience with or understanding of how to obtain permits and communicate with environmental regulatory agencies.
Familiarity with SPCC, NEPA, CWA, NHPA, and/or ESA regulations.
Knowledge of GIS to develop project-specific maps and figures.
Demonstrated experience organizing, planning, prioritizing, and tracking multiple projects.
Experience with or knowledge of how to develop compliance tools, training materials, and technical training.
Results-oriented and proactive in maintaining compliance with 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 the company’s values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
Builds and maintains effective working relationships; promotes open communication and teamwork; takes initiative to solve problems and learn challenging material; provides outstanding customer service; adapts to changing priorities; and seeks process improvements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, such as Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering, or in a science-related field such as Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in an applicable engineering discipline in the State of Alabama, or ability to obtain licensure or certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with and/or administer programs that ensure compliance with water-related environmental laws, regulations, and permit requirements.
Provide environmental compliance training and presentations.
Interpret regulations and provide guidance and support to internal and external customers.
Prepare water permit applications and reports as needed.
Conduct and interpret studies and field investigations.
Determine compliance status.
Develop and coordinate compliance programs and plans across multiple departments.
Interface with regulatory agencies.
Support water compliance programs, including SPCC, FERC hydro license compliance for Alabama Power’s 14 hydropower dams, and NEPA.
Support additional water compliance programs as needs arise.