Environmental Specialist/Engineer (II or III)

Minnkota Power Cooperative•Grand Forks, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Minnkota Power Cooperative is hiring an Environmental Specialist/Engineer at its headquarters in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The position independently applies knowledge and skills across multiple environmental practice areas, which may include spill prevention, control and countermeasure; NEPA; TSCA; EPCRA; the Clean Air Act; the Clean Water Act; RCRA; and other assigned environmental programs. It is responsible for complex and varied compliance activities, regulatory reporting, permitting, and related duties. The role engages and advises internal stakeholders on industry best practices and compliance obligations while evaluating and mitigating environmental impacts of Minnkota’s commercial activities. The position also coordinates assigned environmental programs and manages projects, contractor resources, schedules, deliverables, records, budgets, and departmental reporting. The role supports company priorities by identifying environmental training needs and supporting safety, compliance, and process-improvement initiatives. The posting lists an annual salary range beginning at $95,200 for Level II or $106,500 for Level III; salary depends on skills, education, and relevant experience.

Requirements

For the Environmental Specialist track: a bachelor's degree in environmental science (such as chemistry, biology, or natural resources), environmental engineering, or a related field.
For the Environmental Engineer track: a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or an equivalent engineering degree.
Level II requires at least 2 years of related industry experience; Level III requires at least 5 years of related industry experience.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret environmental data.
Complete internal and external environmental reports.
Evaluate and correct instances of non-compliance.
Ensure routine reports and non-compliance notifications to government agencies are timely and accurate.
Manage and mitigate compliance risks and accomplish necessary environmental permitting.
Manage assigned environmental programs and ensure program requirements are met.
Monitor and interpret program rule changes, assess impacts, and communicate recommendations.
Interpret regulations and implement them within the assigned environmental program area.
Analyze regulatory changes and policies for their effects on company compliance obligations.
Influence construction schedules as needed to achieve regulatory compliance.
Assist in procuring labor and material resources, and manage contractor schedules and deliverables.
Plan, coordinate, inspect, and quality-control contractor deliverables.
Manage project records and closeout, and coordinate efforts among departments, organizations, and vendors.
Develop weekly activity reports as requested, prepare environmental project budgets, and complete monthly capital project reports.
Develop reports and presentations and manage contractors’ operating budgets.
Participate in training and development courses and prepare and present environmental training for other departments.
Participate in department and general staff meetings and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Identify environmental training needs to improve interdepartmental communication and program understanding.
Support, comply with, and recommend safety requirements, environmental compliance requirements, and process-improvement initiatives.