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Environmental Engineer/Specialist (Environmental Compliance – Water)

Birmingham, AL
Full-Time

Job Description

Environmental Engineer/Specialist (Environmental Compliance – Water)
Alabama Power Company – Environmental Affairs Water Compliance
This position is located at APC Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, AL

POSITION SUMMARY

This role will function as Environmental Affairs’ subject matter expert for administering Alabama Power’s environmental programs and compliance strategies related to both NPDES Construction Stormwater regulations and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) regulations for Alabama Power Company’s generation fleet.

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with ADEM’s Construction Stormwater Permit, including reviewing project scopes, writing Construction Best Management Practices Plans (CBMPPs), preparing Notices of Intent (NOI) to obtain permit coverage, and performing construction stormwater inspections. The successful candidate will proactively build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).

In addition, this position will provide regulatory guidance and ensure compliance with SPCC regulations. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and updating facility-specific SPCC Plans and conducting periodic site inspections to assess and document onsite conditions.

The successful candidate may also support additional water compliance programs as needs arise.

This position will be filled as an Environmental Engineer or Specialist, Exempt Level 3-6 (based on the candidate’s education/skills/experience).

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (e.g., Environmental, Civil, or Chemical) or science-related field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science).
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Alabama in an applicable engineering discipline, or the ability to obtain licensure or certification, is a plus.
  • Qualified Credentialed Individual/Professional (QCI or QCP) certification, Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) certification, or the ability to obtain certification. 

Experience:

  • Understanding of Construction Stormwater regulations and/or other environmental water permitting.
  • Familiarity with SPCC regulations, plan development, and implementation.
  • Knowledge of GIS to develop project specific maps and figures.
  • Demonstrated experience organizing, planning, prioritizing, and tracking multiple projects. 

Skills & Abilities:

  • Results-oriented and proactive in maintaining compliance with all water-related laws and regulations.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with customers and regulatory agency personnel.
  • Ability to communicate environmental requirements, compliance obligations, and implementation strategies to customers and staff. 
  • Ability to develop environmental compliance strategies, policies, procedures, and guidance in response to new or evolving regulatory requirements.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Behavioral Attributes:

  • Demonstrates behaviors consistent with “Our Values”: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance.
  • Builds and maintains effective working relationships. 
  • Promotes open communication and teamwork with peers.
  • Takes initiative to solve problems and learn new and challenging material.
  • Provides outstanding service to clients and customers.
  • Is a positive team player who is adaptable to changing priorities and continuously seeks opportunities for process improvements.

BENEFITS

  • Competitive Pay
  • Excellent benefits packages which includes:
    • Medical and dental coverage
    • Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
    • Performance-sharing plan
    • 401(k) plan with a generous company match
    • Bonus opportunities
    • Tuition Reimbursement

***Please submit an updated resume with your application***

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Environmental Engineer/Specialist (Environmental Compliance – Water)
Alabama Power Company – Environmental Affairs Water Compliance
This position is located at APC Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, AL

POSITION SUMMARY

This role will function as Environmental Affairs’ subject matter expert for administering Alabama Power’s environmental programs and compliance strategies related to both NPDES Construction Stormwater regulations and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) regulations for Alabama Power Company’s generation fleet.

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with ADEM’s Construction Stormwater Permit, including reviewing project scopes, writing Construction Best Management Practices Plans (CBMPPs), preparing Notices of Intent (NOI) to obtain permit coverage, and performing construction stormwater inspections. The successful candidate will proactively build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).

In addition, this position will provide regulatory guidance and ensure compliance with SPCC regulations. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and updating facility-specific SPCC Plans and conducting periodic site inspections to assess and document onsite conditions.

The successful candidate may also support additional water compliance programs as needs arise.

This position will be filled as an Environmental Engineer or Specialist, Exempt Level 3-6 (based on the candidate’s education/skills/experience).

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (e.g., Environmental, Civil, or Chemical) or science-related field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science).
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Alabama in an applicable engineering discipline, or the ability to obtain licensure or certification, is a plus.
  • Qualified Credentialed Individual/Professional (QCI or QCP) certification, Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) certification, or the ability to obtain certification. 

Experience:

  • Understanding of Construction Stormwater regulations and/or other environmental water permitting.
  • Familiarity with SPCC regulations, plan development, and implementation.
  • Knowledge of GIS to develop project specific maps and figures.
  • Demonstrated experience organizing, planning, prioritizing, and tracking multiple projects. 

Skills & Abilities:

  • Results-oriented and proactive in maintaining compliance with all water-related laws and regulations.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with customers and regulatory agency personnel.
  • Ability to communicate environmental requirements, compliance obligations, and implementation strategies to customers and staff. 
  • Ability to develop environmental compliance strategies, policies, procedures, and guidance in response to new or evolving regulatory requirements.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Behavioral Attributes:

  • Demonstrates behaviors consistent with “Our Values”: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance.
  • Builds and maintains effective working relationships. 
  • Promotes open communication and teamwork with peers.
  • Takes initiative to solve problems and learn new and challenging material.
  • Provides outstanding service to clients and customers.
  • Is a positive team player who is adaptable to changing priorities and continuously seeks opportunities for process improvements.

BENEFITS

  • Competitive Pay
  • Excellent benefits packages which includes:
    • Medical and dental coverage
    • Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
    • Performance-sharing plan
    • 401(k) plan with a generous company match
    • Bonus opportunities
    • Tuition Reimbursement

***Please submit an updated resume with your application***

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Southern Company is one of the largest energy providers in the United States. Based in Atlanta, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications.

The men and women who work at Southern Company understand that we don’t simply provide a product or service. Clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy is essential to our way of life. More than 100 years ago, our company played a major role in the growth and prosperity of the South – and we continue to play a role today through our support of economic development and our philanthropic efforts. We believe the communities we serve should be better off because we’re there.

Our principal business is to make, move and sell energy. Those are the “whats” of our business. But it’s the “hows” that make us different. The actions of our employees are what truly define us and have earned us a high level of trust among our customers, shareholders and regulators.

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