Senior Environmental Scientist

SRP • Tempe, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join us in building a better future for Arizona! SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona. Why Work at SRP At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power. SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits: Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee) 401(k) plan with employer matching Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave) Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility) Short and long-term disability plans Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking Summary Provide environmental services to SRP in a technologically sound, timely and cost-effective manner to enable SRP to realize its goals and objectives for providing low cost/high value water and energy services. Any one position may not include all duties, nor do the example of duties include all tasks, which may be found in the position of this class. This position is based on-site at Kyrene Generating Station in Tempe Arizona. Other duties as assigned. Employee must work safely and efficiently in the performance of their job duties. Must maintain effective working relationships with other employees, customers and the public. Must have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and have the ability to accurately and legibly complete applicable paperwork. May be required to work a reasonable amount of overtime.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution is required and a master’s degree in the area of specialty is preferred.
• Level 3 – Senior: Requires five (5) or more years of relevant experience.
• Occasional travel for specialized training and utility business meetings occasional contact with utility engineers and scientists from other companies and outside agencies.
• Ability to work effectively using services of various organizational groups within SRP.
• Effective interpersonal skills to communicate study work and results to high level management.
• Ability to use complex computer software tools.
• Ability to discreetly prepare and use proprietary and sensitive information.
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Verify compliance with all environmental permits issued to Kyrene Generating Station.
• Performs as a project leader for environmental projects.
• Evaluates study methodologies.
• Prepares recommendation material for management consideration.
• Prepares and/or conducts written and oral reports and presentations.
• Prepares scientific analysis and forecasts.
• Designs and/or codes computer programs.
• Integrates environmental facts with political, economic and social aspects of issues.

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees