Scientist, Compliance Monitoring - Environmental Services

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

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About The Position

This is an open position with First Energy Service Company in the Environmental Department, supporting FirstEnergy’s operating states of OH, PA, WV, MD, and NJ. The position conducts and/or manages environmental and engineering work associated with construction of electric transmission and distribution lines and electrical substations. Work includes environmental permitting, permit-compliance monitoring, mitigation strategies, species consultation, erosion and sedimentation control, stormwater management, impact assessments, and coordination with regulatory and governmental agencies. The role requires fieldwork and occasional overnight travel. The level offered may be lower within the same job family depending on the candidate’s skills, work history, experience, and qualifications. Storm-duty may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Ecology, Botany, Wildlife/Zoology, Environmental or Physical Sciences/Studies, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Zero years of experience in environmental consulting or a related industry; the posting also specifies a minimum of zero years of experience.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations related to earth disturbance, wetlands and watercourses, threatened and endangered species, historic resources, environmental compliance monitoring, and general engineering principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience with third-party customers or stakeholders.
• Strong project management and budgeting/cost-control experience.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to assess alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions when selecting an appropriate resolution.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with environmental issues and permitting in the energy sector, particularly energy delivery.
• Permitting and regulatory experience in the listed fields of study in OH, PA, WV, MD, and/or NJ.
• Experience managing field investigations involving wetlands, watercourses, and threatened or endangered species.
• Training or field experience associated with linear projects.
• Wetland delineator and/or endangered species certification.
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of programs that meet environmental regulatory obligations for construction of electrical transmission lines and substations, manage environmental risks, and do so cost-effectively.
• Support preparation of permit packages, regulatory reports, and submittals.
• Assess project needs and procure services from outside consultants as needed to support project delivery.
• Review reports, studies, and recommendations prepared by outside consultants and provide comments.
• Assist in preparing technical documents, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate results to industry, government, or the public.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, groups, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies.
• Assess the effects of environmental laws and regulations on energy delivery facilities and operations; prepare comments on proposed activities; and provide guidance and training on regulatory requirements.
• Communicate and present information in a timely manner to varied audiences.
• Perform storm-duty as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level