Associate EHS Consultant or EHS Consultant – Groundwater & Waste Management

Duke Energy; Plainfield (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Plainfield, IN is hiring an Associate EHS Consultant or EHS Consultant with a focus on groundwater, waste management and CCR compliance. The role supports power generation facilities across Indiana and Kentucky, combining field investigations with regulatory reporting.

Ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals in engineering, geology, or environmental science seeking hands-on experience and potential PE/PG licensure. Hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health and safety, engineering, or science required.
• EIT or FE certification encouraged.
• Experience with groundwater, CCR, or landfill management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory compliance support for generating facilities.
• Assist with groundwater investigations and CCR management.
• Prepare environmental reports and permit-related documents.
• Coordinate with regulators and internal teams to implement standards.
• Support site audits and data analysis.

Skills

Groundwater regs

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in health and safety, Engineering, or Science

EIT or FE certification (preferred)

Tools

Excel

GIS

Job description

Associate EHS Consultant or EHS Consultant – Groundwater & Waste Management# Careers## Associate EHS Consultant or EHS Consultant – Groundwater & Waste ManagementApply: Hybrid: Plainfield, IN: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 25, 2026 (14 days left to apply): R42374**Important Application Submission Information**In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, November 24, 2026## More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.## **Job Summary** ***“Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.”*** This position is for an engineer, geologist, or environmental scientist who would provide technical and regulatory support to power generation facilities in Indiana and Kentucky, with a primary focus on groundwater, industrial waste, landfills, and coal combustion residuals (CCR). The position may be filled at the Associate EHS Consultant or EHS Consultant level based on the selected candidate’s education and experience.This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer, geologist, or environmental scientist to gain hands-on experience with groundwater investigations, landfill and CCR compliance, permitting, data analysis, and environmental reporting. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced environmental professionals and may have opportunities to pursue Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) licensure. * Students who will complete their degree before the anticipated start date and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.General responsibilities include:* Provide regulatory compliance support for generating facilities* Provide technical expertise in groundwater and coal combustion residual managementSpecific responsibilities may include performing or overseeing work in the following areas:* Landfills and Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) impoundments: permitting, day to day compliance support, engineering, siting support, compliance reporting, and closure plan development* Groundwater: hydrogeologic investigation, data evaluation, monitoring well siting, modeling, and remediation* Preparation/review of environmental reports/calculations related to groundwater compliance and industrial waste landfills and CCR ## **Responsibilities*** Serve as a technical resource on basic compliance issues and support the company’s environmental goals, strategies, programs, and processes. With guidance, develop and maintain procedures and programs that help facilities comply with environmental laws and regulations, and track regulatory changes and industry standards. With guidance, work with federal, state, and local regulators to interpret regulations. Support internal and external industry committees and teams* With guidance, prepare, submit and negotiate permits and permit renewals with federal, state and local authorities. Communicate permit requirements to facilities. Work with Environmental Professionals and facility personnel to update various facility plans and documents that require knowledge and experience while minimizing impacts to operational activities* Supports accomplishment of work unit goals and enhances company reputation through effective planning, organizing, communicating and scheduling of environmental work activities. Supports the department’s routine and special projects in order to accomplish business objectives* Strives to continually develop and improve job-related, technical knowledge and skill to ensure that department expectations are met ## **Basic/Required Qualifications***Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.* **Assoc EHS Consultant*** Bachelor's degree in health and safety, Engineering, or Science* In lieu of Bachelor's degree(s), High School/GED AND 4 plus year(s) related work experience**EHS Consultant*** Bachelor's degree in health and safety, Engineering, Science or other related degree* Minimum 3 years related work experience* In lieu of Bachelor's degree(s) and 3 years related work experience, High School/GED AND 7 plus year(s) related work experience## **Desired Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering (civil, environmental, or related), geology, environmental science, or another related field* Coursework, internship, co-op, research, or professional experience related to groundwater, hydrogeology, geology, environmental engineering, regulatory compliance, landfill management, or CCR management.* Experience with groundwater monitoring, field investigations, environmental sampling, technical report preparation, or environmental data analysis.* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with GIS, databases, or statistical software is a plus.* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with other technical personnel, consultants, laboratories, and regulators.* Engineer in Training certification, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, or interest in pursuing PE or PG licensure.* Advanced degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or a related field.* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work with plant staff and regulators* Internship, co-op, or research experience in any of the areas above## **Additional Preferred Qualifications*** Advanced degree in engineering (civil, environmental, or related)* Advanced degree in geology, environmental science, or related* Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam## **Working Conditions*** **Hybrid Mobility Classification** – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way. Employees are expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by their manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek.* Office environment including extensive computer use* “Hybrid employee” classification based in Plainfield, Indiana in the Indianapolis metro area* Occasional work in a power plant or field environment with exposure to all types of weather* Occasional moderately-strenuous physical activity (extensive walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs/ladders, etc.)* Occasional travel required·* Occasional overtime work ## **Specific Requirements*** Valid driver’s license****Travel Requirements****5-15%### Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)Yes### Represented/Union PositionNo### Visa Sponsored PositionNo. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. ### ### Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.