Environmental Specialist II

Quanta Power Solutions, LLC•Hoover, AL

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About The Position

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking an Environmental Specialist II to support environmental compliance, permitting, and environmental management activities across power generation and energy infrastructure projects. The role works with project management, engineering, construction teams, and external regulatory agencies to help ensure projects comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, permit requirements, and company standards. The Environmental Specialist II assists with environmental planning, inspections, reporting, documentation, and implementation of environmental management practices throughout project execution. The position supports power generation EPC projects, including natural gas facilities, renewable energy installations, and battery energy storage systems. It also helps identify environmental risks and supports safe, efficient, and compliant project delivery. Work may be performed in an office, at active construction sites, and at operating industrial or power generation facilities. Periodic travel to project locations may be required. The role requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions and navigating active construction sites while following applicable PPE and site safety requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Three to five years of experience in environmental compliance, environmental permitting, construction environmental management, or a related field.
Working knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
Experience supporting environmental inspections, compliance reporting, documentation, and corrective action tracking.
Familiarity with stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, spill prevention, and waste management practices.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with field personnel, project teams, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to travel to project sites as needed and work in active construction and industrial environments.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and navigate active construction sites while following applicable PPE and site safety requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively with project personnel and prepare accurate technical documentation.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting environmental compliance for power generation, energy infrastructure, industrial construction, or EPC projects.
Familiarity with natural gas power plants, combined-cycle or simple-cycle facilities, renewable energy projects, battery energy storage systems, or other large-scale energy infrastructure.
Knowledge of the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and applicable state environmental requirements.
Experience with SWPPP implementation, SPCC plans, environmental permitting, and construction-site inspections.
Experience coordinating with environmental consultants and regulatory agencies.
Relevant environmental certifications or training, such as Qualified Credentialed Inspector (QCI), Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI), or comparable credentials, where applicable.

Responsibilities

Support environmental compliance activities for power generation EPC projects, including natural gas facilities, renewable energy installations, and battery energy storage systems.
Assist with obtaining, maintaining, and tracking environmental permits, approvals, and regulatory authorizations.
Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations concerning air quality, water quality, stormwater, waste management, and erosion and sediment control.
Interpret permit conditions and environmental requirements and communicate applicable obligations to project teams.
Assist with environmental assessments, compliance reviews, and regulatory submissions.
Maintain environmental compliance calendars, permit registers, and required documentation.
Conduct or support routine environmental inspections at project sites to verify compliance with permits, environmental plans, and regulations.
Monitor construction activities for potential environmental impacts, including stormwater discharges, erosion, sedimentation, spills, and improper waste handling.
Document inspection findings, identify deficiencies, and coordinate corrective actions with project personnel.
Support implementation of SWPPPs, SPCC plans, and other applicable environmental management plans.
Assist project teams in implementing best management practices to minimize environmental impacts during construction and site operations.
Support environmental incident investigations and help develop corrective and preventive measures.
Prepare environmental inspection reports, compliance records, monitoring reports, and other required documentation.
Maintain organized environmental records for internal reviews, regulatory inspections, and project audits.
Track environmental commitments, permit conditions, corrective actions, and compliance deadlines.
Assist with compiling environmental data and preparing reports for project management and regulatory agencies.
Identify recurring compliance issues and recommend improvements to environmental procedures and practices.
Collaborate with engineering, construction, project controls, safety, and project management teams to integrate environmental requirements into project planning and execution.
Coordinate with environmental consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies as needed.
Provide guidance to project personnel regarding environmental requirements, site-specific procedures, and regulatory expectations.
Support environmental training, awareness initiatives, and implementation of company environmental standards.
Assist with evaluating environmental risks during project development, mobilization, construction, and closeout.
Identify opportunities to improve environmental compliance processes, reporting accuracy, and project execution.