Environmental Engineer - Waste, Recycling & Disposal

WEC Energy Group•Milwaukee, WI

53d•$78,702 - $135,761•Onsite

About The Position

WEC Business Services LLC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is hiring an Environmental Engineer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role is part of an Engineer/Senior Engineer job family, with experience determining the level. The Environmental Engineer develops creative, cost-effective solutions for environmental issues and leads projects that implement the company’s environmental strategy, advocacy, policy development, compliance programs, and related regulatory requirements, either independently or as part of a team. The work may be enterprise-wide or client-specific. The position requires a sound understanding of local, state, and federal environmental regulations and the utility industry. The engineer interacts with all levels of management and represented personnel and communicates with internal and external customers, consultants, and regulators. Work may include periodic coverage, emergency response, or planned work outside regular hours. Travel is less than 20%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
2–5 years of relevant engineering experience.
Sound overall knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations and the utility industry.
Ability to interface with all levels of management and represented personnel and communicate effectively with internal and external customers, consultants, and regulators.
Ability to work periodic coverage, including emergency response or planned off-hours work.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license.
Asbestos Inspector License.
Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, and leadership qualities.
Excellent computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Manage activities and the company’s position in support of local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory initiatives.
Provide environmental support for medium- to large-scale projects, including utility construction, combustion product landfill operations, demolition, and decommissioning; develop scope, technical design, project estimates, resolve issues, and manage resources.
Identify, implement, and maintain key performance and process metrics to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of environmental processes, procedures, and contractors.
Lead environmental program design discussions, including design, decision-making, and recommendations.
Assist Operations and other groups with proper disposal of asbestos, PCB-impacted materials, hazardous waste, and universal waste.
Participate in spill response as part of the Emergency Incident Response Team.
Conduct due diligence to determine potential impacts and appropriate soil management for Corporate projects.
Conduct and oversee inspections of Corporate Facilities to evaluate waste-handling procedures and provide feedback.