Southern Power · 3 hours ago
Environmental Affairs Engineer/Specialist
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelSouthern Power is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of various customers. The Environmental Affairs Engineer/Specialist is responsible for providing strategic leadership and technical support for utility scale electric power generation projects, ensuring environmental compliance and managing multiple concurrent projects.
Responsibilities
Providing environmental compliance support for Southern Power’s generating fleet
Interpreting regulations and providing guidance to affected facilities
Preparing and submitting various environmental reports
Project management for due diligence associated with project acquisitions
Obtaining required environmental permits for new generation development
Interfacing and effectively negotiating permit conditions with state and federal regulatory agencies
Reviewing and approving environmental construction and operational permits and plans
Managing environmental budgets
Managing and prioritizing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment
Managing technical consultants
Providing technical review and guidance for contracts, permits, and other environmentally related documentation
Effectively communicating and interfacing with site managers at generation facilities, other internal organizations, and a broad array of external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelors (or higher) degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, geology, environmental science, or other relevant discipline required
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with groups and one-on-one
Proven ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple deliverables by engaging with internal and external teams
Ability to recognize diverse opinions, reduce conflict and promote an inclusive work environment
Knowledge of electric utility business, environmental, operations, engineering or legal principles
Project management skills and business acumen with the ability to concurrently manage numerous tasks on multiple projects
Ability to research, analyze, and self-teach new and challenging material and synthesize data and information from a variety of resources to formulate timely business strategies
Demonstrate Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
Ability to develop a positive culture, lead by example, and serve as a role model for ethical and compliant professional behavior
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory agency personnel and other external stakeholders
Demonstrate ability to provide outstanding service to clients/customers
Adaptable and flexible in a rapidly changing environment
Promotes collaboration with internal and external groups
Critical thinker, self-starter, takes initiative to proactively solve problems and persistently manage processes toward successful outcomes
Preferred
Work experience with air, water, waste, and/or species/natural resources related to environmental, regulatory, power generation siting, permitting, construction, compliance, and/or reporting
Work experience collaborating with and/or managing external stakeholder relationships
Direct experience in areas such as project management, development, environmental, consulting, regulatory agency or operations
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
Incentive program
Company
Southern Power
As America's premier wholesale energy partner, Southern Power builds the future of energy by investing in clean energy solutions for the customers we serve.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gary Kerr
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Bob Schaffeld
SVP & Chief Development Officer
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