Environmental Engineer - Waste, Recycling & Disposal
About The Position
WEC Business Services LLC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking an Environmental Engineer - Waste, Recycling & Disposal in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This position is part of a job family (Engineer/ Senior Engineer) where experience will be the determining factor. WEC Energy Group is committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. The Environmental Engineer is responsible for developing creative and cost-effective solutions for a wide range of environmental issues. Lead projects to implement the company's environmental strategy, advocacy, policy development, compliance programs and underlying regulatory requirements (enterprise wide or client specific), either independently or as a member of a team. The Engineer must be able to interface with all levels of management and represented personnel and be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, consultants and regulators. This position requires a sound overall knowledge of local, state and federal environmental regulations, and the utility industry. Work assignments will include periodic coverage, including emergency response or planned off-hours work. Some travel is required: <20%.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering
- 2-5 years relevant engineering experience
Nice To Haves
- PE or PG License
- Asbestos Inspector License
- Strong communication and analytical skills, organizational skills, leadership qualities and overall knowledge of state and federal regulations affecting the utility industry
- Excellent computer skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, are essential
Responsibilities
- Manage activities and company’s position to support local, state and federal legislative and regulatory initiatives
- Provide environmental support on medium to large projects including general utility construction projects, combustion product landfill operations, demolition and decommissioning. Develop scope, overall technical design and project estimates, issue resolution and resource management
- Identify, implement, and maintain key performance and process metrics to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the environmental processes, procedures, and contractors
- Lead the design, decision making and recommendation in environmental program design discussions
- Assist Operations and other groups on proper disposal of asbestos, PCB-impacted materials, hazardous waste and universal waste
- Spill response as part of the Emergency Incident Response Team
- Conduct due diligence to determine potential impacts and proper soil management for Corporate projects
- Conduct and oversee inspections of Corporate Facilities to evaluate and provide feedback on waste handling procedures
Benefits
- competitive pay and benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
