Environmental Compliance Scientist/Engineer 1, 2, Senior

Air & Waste Management Association - Grand Canyon Section; Indiana; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

401(k) plan with employer matching

Medical, vision, dental, and life ins.

Paid time off (PTO)

Parental leave

Job summary

Salt River Project (SRP) is seeking an Environmental Compliance Engineer/Scientist for its Corporate Air Quality Services Department. The role involves applying advanced air quality knowledge to prepare permit applications and ensure compliance with air quality rules and regulations, contributing to SRP’s environmental stewardship.

The position supports SRP’s hybrid workplace in Arizona, engaging with internal teams and regulatory agencies to maintain strong compliance and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution preferred.
• Experience ensuring compliance with air quality regulations and permits.
• Ability to interpret and apply environmental regulations and issues affecting SRP operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret new and existing environmental regulations affecting SRP operations.
• Provide regulatory support to power system environmental staff.
• Prepare and submit air quality permit applications and related reports.
• Review air emission inventories and compliance reports for regulatory authorities.
• Interface with regulatory agencies as needed and collaborate with internal teams.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Air quality permits

CEMS DAHS interfacing

StackVision familiarity

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

CEMS DAHS software

ESC StackVision software

Job description

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That's why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

Benefits

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

SRP is seeking a Environmental Compliance Engineer/Scientist in the Corporate Air Quality Services Department. Responsibilities include utilizing advanced air quality knowledge for preparing air quality permit applications and compliance related documentation. Candidate will help to ensure compliance with applicable air quality rules and regulations and stay abreast of environmental issues that may impact SRP operations.

What You'll Do

• Monitor, track, evaluate, and interpret new and existing environmental regulations and legislation. Prepare and issue regulatory interpretations and comments on legislation as necessary.
• Provide regulatory assistance to power system environmental staff.
• Prepare and submit air quality permit applications (e.g., Non-Title V, Title V, etc.), review draft permit and technical support documents and provide comments as necessary.
• Review and/or prepare and submit air quality compliance related reports, notifications, filings to regulatory authorities as appropriate.
• Review and/or prepare air emission inventories, excess emissions reports, deviation reports and other agency reports.
• Assist with review and/or preparation of site quarterly, semi-annual, annual reports as necessary.
• Prepare air permitting applicability determinations (e.g., Clean Air Act New Source Review program).
• Interface directly with regulatory agencies as appropriate.
• Communicate and interact with multiple internal SRP departments as needed to support project development, permitting and operation.
• Provide technical guidance in interpreting and monitoring compliance with air quality regulatory requirements and industry guidelines.
• Ability to interface with Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) Data Acquisition Handling System (DAHS) software. Experience with ESC StackVision software preferred.

Education

A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.

Experience

This position may be filled at one of three levels outlined below, based on the candidate's relevant experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and competencies.

• Level 1 – Associate: Requires up to two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Level 2 – Journey: Requires a minimum of two (2) years and less than five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Level 3 – Senior: Requires five (5) or more years of relevant experience. Eligibility for advancement (progression) to the next level in the same role is based on overall job performance, mastery of all functional responsibilities, and time in position, as assessed by the supervisor.

What It Takes To Succeed

Work performed by this position is critical maintain SRP compliance with environmental permits and other environmental compliance obligations. Failure to acquire necessary permits and/or licenses, and failure to maintain compliance with permits and/or licenses can result in large fines or the shutdown of a facility.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.