Environmental Specialist III

Quanta Power Solutions, LLC•Hoover, AL

About The Position

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking an Environmental Specialist III to coordinate and oversee environmental compliance, permitting, and environmental management for power generation and energy infrastructure projects. The role provides senior environmental support to project management, engineering, construction, and field operations teams, ensuring projects meet applicable federal, state, and local regulations, permit conditions, and company standards. The Environmental Specialist III provides technical guidance on environmental requirements, evaluates risks, supports permitting strategies, and works to resolve compliance issues throughout project development, construction, commissioning, and closeout. The position requires technical knowledge, independent judgment, and coordination of complex environmental activities among project stakeholders. Work may take place in an office, at active construction sites, and at operating industrial or power generation facilities. Travel to project locations may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Natural Resources, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Five to eight years of progressive experience in environmental compliance, environmental permitting, construction environmental management, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience coordinating environmental compliance activities for construction, industrial, energy, or infrastructure projects.
Strong working knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
Experience with environmental inspections, compliance audits, regulatory reporting, and corrective action management.
Experience supporting environmental permitting and implementing permit conditions during project execution.
Familiarity with stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, spill prevention, waste management, and environmental monitoring.
Ability to independently evaluate environmental issues, recommend solutions, and coordinate corrective actions.
Strong project coordination, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft 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 stakeholders, prepare technical documentation, and manage multiple project priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting power generation, EPC, industrial construction, or energy infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with natural gas-fired 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, RCRA, NPDES, and applicable state environmental regulations.
Experience coordinating complex environmental permits and working directly with regulatory agencies.
Experience reviewing environmental assessments, technical studies, permit applications, and environmental management plans.
Relevant environmental certifications or training, such as QCI, CESSWI, or comparable credentials, where applicable.
Experience mentoring junior environmental personnel or providing technical guidance to project teams.

Responsibilities

Coordinate environmental compliance activities across power generation EPC projects, including natural gas facilities, renewable energy projects, and battery energy storage systems.
Interpret regulations, permit conditions, and agency requirements; develop practical compliance strategies and communicate regulatory changes to project teams.
Monitor compliance with requirements related to air quality, water quality, stormwater, waste management, erosion and sediment control, and other environmental matters.
Identify environmental compliance risks and recommend mitigation measures to reduce impacts on project schedules, budgets, and execution.
Support environmental compliance reviews, internal audits, regulatory inspections, and corrective action programs.
Evaluate proposed project activities and construction methods for environmental impacts and regulatory implications.
Lead or coordinate permitting activities, including identifying required permits, developing schedules, tracking submittals, and monitoring approval milestones.
Coordinate with engineering, project management, environmental consultants, and regulatory agencies to support permit approvals.
Review permit applications, technical reports, environmental assessments, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Evaluate environmental constraints during project planning and development, and communicate potential impacts to project leadership.
Support environmental requirements for site development, construction, commissioning, and project closeout; track permit conditions and ensure they are reflected in plans, construction documents, and field procedures.
Evaluate environmental risks associated with project changes, site modifications, and construction sequencing.
Conduct and oversee environmental inspections at construction sites and operating facilities to verify compliance with permits and management plans.
Evaluate site conditions and construction activities for risks such as stormwater discharges, erosion, sedimentation, spills, and improper waste handling.
Oversee implementation of SWPPPs, SPCC plans, and other applicable environmental management plans.
Identify deficiencies, communicate findings, and coordinate timely corrective and preventive actions.
Provide technical support during environmental incidents, investigations, and regulatory inquiries.
Coordinate with construction managers, subcontractors, and field personnel to address environmental concerns and implement mitigation measures.
Support commissioning and turnover to ensure environmental requirements are addressed before project completion.
Prepare, review, and maintain compliance reports, inspection records, monitoring data, permit documentation, and regulatory submissions.
Oversee environmental compliance tracking systems, permit registers, reporting calendars, and corrective action logs.
Maintain complete, accurate, organized environmental records for audits and regulatory review.
Analyze inspection findings and compliance trends to identify recurring issues and recommend improvements.
Coordinate responses to environmental information requests, agency inquiries, and audit findings.
Support development and maintenance of environmental procedures, plans, and project-specific compliance documentation.
Serve as a senior environmental resource to project management, engineering, construction, safety, and operations personnel.
Provide clear, actionable guidance on environmental requirements and compliance concerns, including guidance to Environmental Specialists and other project personnel.
Coordinate environmental consultants, subcontractors, and external service providers.
Participate in project planning meetings, risk reviews, construction readiness reviews, and status meetings as needed.
Recommend improvements to environmental processes, project controls, and compliance practices.
Develop and recommend strategies to reduce environmental impacts and prevent noncompliance, and integrate environmental considerations into project planning, construction, and commissioning.
Evaluate lessons learned and recurring compliance issues, support environmental training and awareness, and promote a proactive culture of accountability, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.