Environmental Specialist - Water Quality

Career finder•Milwaukee, WI

21h

About The Position

WBS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Environmental Specialist - Water Quality (Environmental Consultant) in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location. This position is part of a job family (Environmental Consultant/Senior Environmental Consultant) where the experience of the selected candidate will determine the level offered. About Us WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication. If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.Job Summary The Environmental Specialist - Water Quality, internally known as the Environmental Consultant, is responsible for developing creative and cost effective solutions for a wide range of environmental issues. The position involves leading 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 Environmental Consultant 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, environmental sciences, or related field
2+ years’ of relevant experience with demonstrated ability to perform the requirements of that position
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

Nice To Haves

A strong technical understanding of government regulations, environmental science, or related field
Minor in Biology or a related natural science
Experience supporting water quality-related compliance, permitting and licensing activities to gain governmental agency approvals
Experience with waterway & wetland permitting (e.g., DNR Chapter 30, Army Corps permitting, including Water Quality Certifications)

Responsibilities

Obtaining NPDES permits and approvals, implementing permit requirements, and submitting discharge monitoring reports for facilities
Conducting permitting and licensing activities necessary to gain governmental agency approvals to construct and operate electric and gas distribution systems, electric generating facilities, renewable energy facilities, and gas storage facilities
Ensuring compliance with storage tank requirements and spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plan requirements across the corporation
Work assignments will include periodic coverage, including emergency response or planned off-hours work. Some travel is required

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