Environmental Specialist - Waste Recycling & Disposal

About Us

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation's largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don't just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication. If you're talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do.

Job Summary

The Environmental Consultant - Waste Recycling & Disposal is responsible for developing creative and cost effective solutions for a wide range of environmental issues. Lead projects to implement the company's environmental strategy, advocacy, policy development, compliance programs and underlying regulatory requirements (enterprise wide or client specific), either independently or as a member of a team. The Environmental Consultant must be able to interface with all levels of management and represented personnel and be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, consultants and regulators. This position requires a sound overall knowledge of local, state and federal environmental regulations, and the utility industry. Work assignments will include periodic coverage, including emergency response or planned off-hours work. Some travel is required: <20%.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage activities and company's position to support local, state and federal legislative and regulatory initiatives
• Provide environmental support on medium to large projects including general utility construction projects, combustion product landfill operations, demolition and decommissioning. Develop scope, overall technical design and project estimates, issue resolution and resource management
• Identify, implement, and maintain key performance and process metrics to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the environmental processes, procedures, and contractors
• Lead the design, decision making and recommendation in environmental program design discussions
• Assist Operations and other groups on proper disposal of asbestos, PCB-impacted materials, hazardous waste and universal waste
• Spill response as part of the Emergency Incident Response Team
• Conduct due diligence to determine potential impacts and proper soil management for Corporate projects
• Conduct and oversee inspections of Corporate Facilities to evaluate and provide feedback on waste handling procedure

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors' Degree in Physical Sciences, Environmental Science or Engineering
• 2-4 years as an Environmental Consultant with demonstrated ability to perform the requirements of the position or some combination of an advanced degree in physical sciences, environmental sciences, engineering or related field and years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• PE or PG License
• Asbestos Inspector License
• Strong communication and analytical skills, organizational skills, leadership qualities and overall knowledge of state and federal regulations affecting the utility industry
• Excellent computer skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, are essential

Pay

Pay Range Minimum: $78,702.26 Pay Range Maximum: $135,761.08