Environmental Engineer/Specialist

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for environmental compliance programs related to NPDES Construction Stormwater and SPCC regulations.
• Ensure compliance with ADEM’s Construction Stormwater Permit by reviewing project scopes and writing Construction Best Management Practices Plans (CBMPPs).
• Prepare Notices of Intent (NOI) to obtain permit coverage and perform construction stormwater inspections.
• Develop, implement, and update facility-specific SPCC Plans and conduct periodic site inspections.
• Provide regulatory guidance and build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
• Support additional water compliance programs as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, or Chemical) or a science-related field (Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science).
• Understanding of Construction Stormwater regulations and/or other environmental water permitting.
• Familiarity with SPCC regulations, including plan development and implementation.
• Knowledge of GIS for developing project-specific maps and figures.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including organizing, planning, and tracking multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Alabama or the ability to obtain licensure.
• Qualified Credentialed Individual/Professional (QCI or QCP) certification.
• Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) certification.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and bonus opportunities.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Performance-sharing plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

About the Company

Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama. As part of the Southern Company family, we are a leading energy provider committed to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, working toward the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.