Senior Environmental Specialist (Stack Testing Coordinator)

Alliant Energy•Madison, WI

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About The Position

Alliant Energy is hiring a Senior Environmental Specialist to provide advanced technical expertise in interpreting and monitoring compliance with environmental regulations and industry guidelines. The role helps develop strategies for environmental policy and compliance issues and serves as an environmental expert in dealings with industry, government agencies, environmental groups, and regulators. It brings environmental engineering or scientific knowledge to business matters and operations, interprets environmental conditions, and works with external relations representatives on business solutions. The position helps lead oversight, analysis, and reporting of Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) data across electric and gas utility operations. It supports compliance with air regulations through on-site stack testing in Wisconsin and Iowa, data analysis, and ongoing communication with regulators. Travel of up to 50% is expected from March through September, with on-call availability for virtual assistance at nights and on weekends. Relocation assistance is provided. StackVision experience is a plus. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of professional experience in environmental engineering, science, compliance planning, or environmental resource management with an electric utility, consulting firm, or government agency. The listed salary range is $105,000–$125,000, and the position is eligible for an annual incentive program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering; environmental studies; physical or natural sciences; or a related area.
Five years of professional experience in environmental engineering, science, compliance planning, or environmental resource management with an electric utility, consulting firm, or government agency.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with government agencies, utility groups, and other industries.
Ability to proactively manage environmental issues, anticipate and assess issues, evaluate complex regulations and technologies, develop solutions, and communicate issues and solutions effectively across the company.
Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to use computer software such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, and project management tools, as well as environmental modeling skills and appropriate computer products for environmental management.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Willingness to travel up to 50% from March through September and provide on-call virtual assistance at nights and on weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience with StackVision.
Master's or advanced degree.
Relevant environmental, engineering, or project management certifications.
Direct project management experience.
Familiarity with utility industry policies, operations, and procedures.

Responsibilities

Develop and administer company responses to emerging and ongoing environmental issues, including analyzing their impact on operations.
Develop and maintain company policies, procedures, practices, programs, and business-unit implementation plans.
Provide leadership on emerging environmental issues.
Deliver training and compliance assurance procedures to business managers.
Perform complex environmental strategy, policy, or research work requiring independent analysis.
Represent the company as an environmental expert on external committees and serve as a liaison among regulatory agencies, industry groups, research providers, and business units.
Develop environmental management systems and programs to manage emerging and ongoing issues.
Plan and conduct special projects, assess the need for outside consultants, develop scopes of work, and manage contracts.
Recommend compliance strategies for managing environmental assets.
Write permit applications and advocate operational needs to regulators.
Support business units in implementing environmental plans and programs, including training, permitting, quality assurance and quality control, self-assessments, pollution prevention, permit maintenance, and environmental compliance.
Oversee, analyze, and report CEMS data across electric and gas utility operations.
Coordinate on-site stack testing in Wisconsin and Iowa, analyze data, and communicate with regulators.
Perform other duties as needed to support Alliant Energy's values and purpose.