Environmental Engineer/ Environmental Specialist (Environmental Compliance-Land)

This job may be filled at Exempt Level 3-6 depending on the skills/experience of applicant. This position is responsible for assisting with and/or administering programs that ensure compliance with land related environmental laws, regulations, and permit requirements (RCRA, CERCLA, Used Oil, PCBs, etc.); providing training and presentations on environmental compliance; interpreting regulations; providing guidance and support to affected customers both internal and external; preparing permit applications and/or reports when needed; conducting and interpreting studies and field investigations; determining compliance status; developing and coordinating compliance programs and plans across multiple departments; and interfacing with regulatory agencies.

This position will be responsible for compliance with solid and hazardous waste compliance requirements with respect to generation and transmission and distribution facilities and processes. The successful candidate will work closely with generation and transmission staff to efficiently review procedures and processes with respect to hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal. In addition, they will provide training to staff to ensure the facilities are complying with all applicable land environmental regulations.

Job Requirements and Skills

Applicants must have the following job knowledge and skills:

Behavioral Attributes

Selected applicant will be expected to exhibit the following behavioral attributes:

Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.

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Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 11185

Job Category: Environmental & Forestry

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Alabama Power