Puget Sound Energy · 1 day ago
Senior Environmental Scientist
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $152K/yr
7+ years expPuget Sound Energy is looking to grow their community with top talented individuals. The Senior Environmental Scientist will work with various departments to conduct, review, and monitor environmental compliance activities, ensuring adherence to operational permits and regulatory requirements while promoting a culture of safety.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Develop standard operating procedures, document programmatic evaluations, secure appropriate permits and regulatory approvals, and conduct other administrative duties in support of company programs and operations
Ensure compliance of continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) per 40 CFR Part 75 and 40 CFR Part 60
Investigate and report permit excursions and non-compliance events
Work with various online programs and databases for compliance tracking and reporting
Gather and prepare data for monthly, quarterly, and annual air emission reporting and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) reporting
Perform and coordinate complex environmental analyses across multiple disciplines in both plant and office settings
Establish and maintain data quality control and post-processing procedures for all field activities
Coordinate water quality analysis with Washington State certified laboratories, ensuring proper hold times and sampling methods are followed
Coordinate with waste management groups on waste pickups, sampling, and analysis
Develop and maintain tools for managing daily and annual operating records for operational facilities
Conduct agency coordination and consultation as a representative of PSE, including participation in meetings and onsite accompanied inspections
Develop and deliver training on environmental permits and compliance plans
Prepare and manage environmental projects while supervising consultants in project support roles
Develop compliance reports, standard operating procedures, and documentation of resource management activities and monitoring procedures
Support budget development and tracking for environmental compliance activities
Provide support for other departmental administrative activities, initiatives, and projects
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS or Master's Environmental Science, Biology, Hydrology, Engineering, Anthropology, Mathematics, or similar with 7 or more years of experience in the field (four years of appropriate additional experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree)
Experience and proficiency with MS Office, including Excel and Access, or industry equivalent software applications
Preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Commitment to safety, ethics, and PSE's core values
Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical sciences
Advanced degree in environmental sciences, engineering, physical sciences, or management
Experience or familiarity with the electric utility or natural gas industry
Experience in air emission reporting or permitting in Washington State
Experience in NPDES compliance and water quality management
Experience working with regulatory agencies to achieve cost-effective and appropriate compliance outcomes
Project management experience
Knowledge of environmental regulations including Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Experience with environmental data management systems and databases
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare
Employee assistance program (EAP)
401(k) investment option
Cash balance retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Company
Puget Sound Energy
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is Washington state’s oldest local energy company.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Wade Smith
EVP & COO
Lorna Luebbe
General Counsel/Senior Vice President/Chief Sustainability Officer
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