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Mississippi Power Co lists this Environmental Engineer – Environmental Affairs opportunity in calera, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Environmental Engineer – Environmental Affairs
Alabama Power Company – Environmental Affairs, Compliance Studies and Accounting
This position is located at APC General Service Complex in Calera, AL
POSITION SUMMARY
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 position will be responsible for design and implementation of innovative and cost-effective water monitoring, flow measurement, and treatment systems in support of meeting regulatory water discharge requirements at APC Generation facilities.
The position requires a willingness to become knowledgeable in various environmental areas as needs arise and a desire to implement innovative solutions. This position will require a mix of hands-on field work, project management, and data analysis. Additionally, the position serves to provide efficient response and troubleshooting for customer requests from APC Environmental Affairs Compliance, Southern Company Generation – Fossil and Hydro, Southern Nuclear, and Southern Company Services.
The standard work-week for the group is 4 10-hour days, Monday-Thursday.
Job Duties and 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
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated quick learner
Ability to innovate and think "outside the box"
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
Willing to take responsibility and act like an owner
Able to adapt to changing field conditions and make quick decisions
Industrial facility experience is a plus
Knowledge of current water regulations for generation facilities is a plus (ELG, NPDES, CCR, etc)
Behavioral Attributes:
Dedicated to providing a quality work product
Relationship-driven
Focused on customer serviceTakes 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
Excellent benefits package which includes:
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
Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.
For more information, visit and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit .
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 . 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: 21842
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Alabama Power
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Worksite address
calera, AL, 35040, US
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