Senior Environmental Scientist

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.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair and equitable chance to work, regardless of who they are. 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.

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including air quality, water discharge, and waste management requirements.
• Monitor and manage air emissions, including CEMS (Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems), and support permit reporting for Pinal County and ADEQ.
• Oversee waste, water, stormwater management, and NPDES permitting compliance, including regular inspections and sampling.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams in accordance with applicable standards, ensuring proper documentation and disposal.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate environmental reports to regulatory agencies, including Title V reporting.
• Lead internal environmental audits and support third-party or agency inspections.
• Develop and maintain environmental compliance programs, including training for plant staff on best practices and regulatory updates.
• Act as the primary environmental liaison for several SRP Generating Stations, coordinating with regulatory agencies.
• Participate in incident investigations and support root cause analysis for environmental events or permit deviations.
• Track and interpret regulatory changes and assess impacts on plant operations, recommending necessary actions or changes.
• Support plant operations and maintenance teams with environmental permitting for equipment changes or upgrades.
• Maintain environmental records and data systems to ensure compliance and readiness for audits or inspections.
• Promote environmental stewardship and continuous improvement through sustainability initiatives and proactive compliance strategies.
• Work safely and efficiently in the performance of job duties.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other employees, customers, and the public.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions and accurately complete applicable paperwork.
• May be required to work a reasonable amount of overtime.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is required.
• This position may be filled at one of three levels based on relevant experience:
  • Level 1 – Associate: Requires up to two (2) years of relevant experience.
  • Level 2 – Journey: Requires a minimum of two (2) years and less than five (5) years of relevant experience.
  • Level 3 – Senior: Requires five (5) or more years of relevant experience.
  Eligibility for advancement (progression) to the next level in the same role is based on overall job performance, mastery of all functional responsibilities, and time in position, as assessed by the supervisor.
• Responsibly manage project budgets and schedules.
• Provide information, answers, and responsible solutions to support the reliable operation of the generating station.
• Represent SRP when contacting customers and outside agencies.
• Write specifications for contracts with suppliers of equipment and services.
• Occasionally travel to suppliers' facilities, industry organizational functions, and SRP facilities.
• Work effectively with various organizational groups within SRP.
• Ability to use engineering tools required for the job (e.g., computer, test equipment).
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.

Schedule

This position is 100% on-site. Hybrid/telework is not available.