Environmental Affairs Engineer / Specialist (Compliance Studies)

This position is located at the APC General Service Complex in Calera, AL.

About the role

Alabama Power’s Environmental Affairs Department is seeking a qualified and motivated candidate to join its Compliance Studies team. This position may be filled at an entry to senior level depending on the applicant's skills and qualifications. Environmental experience is preferred, but a strong work ethic and aptitude for learning is the primary requirement.

This position provides ongoing engineering support and performs studies for generating facilities to ensure compliance with water quality regulations. This hands-on engineering role will design and implement innovative, cost-effective water monitoring, flow measurement, and treatment systems to meet regulatory water discharge requirements at APC Generation facilities. The role requires a willingness to become knowledgeable in various environmental areas as needs arise and a desire to implement innovative solutions.

The position involves a mix of hands-on field work, project management, and data analysis. It also provides efficient response and troubleshooting for customer requests from APC Environmental Affairs Compliance, Southern Company Generation – Fossil and Hydro, Southern Nuclear, and Southern Company Services.

Schedule

The standard work-week for the group is 4 ten-hour days, Monday–Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Interpret regulations and permit requirements to identify potential risk areas
• Design, execute, and evaluate environmental study plans for wastewater systems
• Diligently review data and clearly present results to stakeholders
• Become an accredited sampler in the departmental quality system

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (e.g., Environmental, Civil, or Chemical) or non-engineering science-related field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science) is required
• 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

Skills

• Knowledge of current water regulations for generation facilities is a plus (ELG, NPDES, CCR, etc)
• Industrial facility experience is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly
• Ability to innovate and think "outside the box"
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills
• Computer and software skills; able to manage large datasets. Knowledge of various software packages outside of Microsoft Office is a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail with a focus on quality, accuracy, and timeliness
• Willingness to take responsibility and act like an owner
• Able to adapt to changing field conditions and make quick decisions

Behavioral Attributes

• Dedicated to providing a quality work product
• Relationship-driven
• Focused on customer service
• Takes ownership of assigned tasks, initiative, and determination to solve problems
• Strong desire for self-taught continuous learning
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with “Our Values”: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity and Superior Performance

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical and dental coverage
• Defined benefit/cash balance pension plan
• Performance-sharing plan
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement