Environmental Specialist / Engineer (Environmental Compliance – Water)

Alabama Power Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Excellent benefits package

Medical and dental coverage

Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit~

Job summary

Alabama Power Company in Birmingham, AL seeks an Environmental Affairs professional to support water compliance across transmission and infrastructure projects. You will lead environmental investigations, navigate NEPA/Section 404/Section 10 processes, and coordinate with regulators, CRE, and project teams to embed compliant practices in planning and execution.

The role emphasizes GIS-enabled mapping, data analysis, and proactive risk mitigation to keep schedules while protecting natural

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Engineering, Environmental Science, Natural Resources or related field preferred.
• Experience with GIS and regulatory permitting is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, facilitate, oversee, and interpret natural resource investigations such as wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species surveys and cultural resource and archaeological surveys.
• Manage and support environmental permitting activities, including obtaining and maintaining U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 and Section 10 permits.
• Partner with Corporate Real Estate (CRE) and other internal stakeholders to conduct due diligence on property acquisitions and to support site selection for power delivery projects.
• Coordinate with project teams, consultants, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure environmental requirements are identified and incorporated into project schedules and implementation plans.
• Support Power Delivery project development by proactively identifying environmental risks and developing mitigation strategies to maintain project schedules.

Skills

GIS mapping

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Natural Resources or related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

Alabama Power Company – Environmental Affairs Water Compliance

This position is located at APC Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, AL

Position Summary

This position is needed to support ongoing Power Delivery growth initiatives and plays a critical role in the successful execution of transmission line, substation, and underground fiber installations. The successful candidate will provide environmental compliance and project management support throughout project development, permitting, and construction planning activities for natural resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, facilitate, oversee, and interpret natural resource investigations such as wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species surveys and cultural resource and archaeological surveys.
• Manage and support environmental permitting activities, including obtaining and maintaining U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 and Section 10 permits.
• Partner with Corporate Real Estate (CRE) and other internal stakeholders to conduct due diligence on property acquisitions and to support site selection for power delivery projects.
• Coordinate with project teams, consultants, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure environmental requirements are identified and incorporated into project schedules and implementation plans.
• Support Power Delivery project development by proactively identifying environmental risks and developing mitigation strategies to maintain project schedules.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Engineering, Environmental Science, Natural Resources or related area of study preferred.

Experience

• Experience utilizing GIS is required – Ability to develop project specific maps and figures, conduct geospatial analysis and data file type conversion would be highly beneficial.
• Experience writing, negotiating, and obtaining water-related environmental permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preferred.
• Working knowledge of natural resource regulations to include National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, etc.
• Familiarity with writing, and/or obtaining water-related environmental permits and/or consulting with environmental regulatory agencies. Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Experience organizing, planning, prioritizing, and tracking multiple projects.

Skills & Abilities

• Results-oriented and proactive in maintaining compliance with all water-related laws and regulations.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with customers and regulatory agency personnel.
• Ability to communicate environmental requirements, compliance obligations, and implementation strategies to customers and staff.
• Ability to develop environmental compliance strategies, policies, procedures, and guidance in response to new or evolving regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Behavioral Attributes

• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with “Our Values”: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships.
• Promotes open communication and teamwork with peers.
• Takes initiative to solve problems and learn new and challenging material.
• Provides outstanding service to clients and customers.
• Is a positive team player who is adaptable to changing priorities and continuously seeks opportunities for process improvements.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent benefits packages which includes:
• Medical and dental coverage
• Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
• Performance-sharing plan
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.

For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).

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