Environmental Specialist II

Quantatelcom; Birmingham (AL); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Compensation

Weekly Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Résumé du poste

Quanta Power Solutions seeks an Environmental Specialist II to support environmental compliance, permitting, and management across power infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with project teams, regulators, and consultants to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local environmental requirements throughout planning, execution, and closeout.

The role emphasizes environmental planning, inspections, reporting, and documentation, with a focus on stormwater, air and water quality, and waste

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years in environmental compliance, permitting, or related field.
• Knowledge of stormwater, erosion and sediment control, spill prevention, and waste management.
• Experience with inspections, reporting, documentation, and corrective action tracking.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work in active construction environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate with teams and regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency with MS Office and environmental management systems.

Responsabilités

• Support environmental compliance activities for EPC projects, including gas facilities and energy infrastructure.
• Assist with obtaining, maintaining, and tracking environmental permits and regulatory approvals.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local requirements (air, water, stormwater, waste).
• Interpret permit conditions and communicate obligations to project teams.
• Assist with environmental assessments, compliance reviews, and regulatory submissions.
• Maintain environmental calendars, permit registers, and documentation.
• Conduct or support routine field inspections at project sites.
• Monitor construction activities for environmental impacts and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support SWPPP, SPCC, and other environmental plans implementation.
• Assist with training and continuous improvement of environmental procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and regulatory teams to integrate requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve environmental compliance processes and reporting.

Connaissances

Environmental compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Field inspections

Documentation

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Management/Engineering or related field

Outils

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Description du poste

About Us

Quanta Power Solutions brings together the industry-leading capabilities and resources of Quanta's operating companies to deliver complete EPC solutions. Our integrated approach spans power generation, battery energy storage, renewables, transmission, substation, and underground infrastructure — from concept to commissioning, we execute complex power infrastructure projects with the speed, certainty, and operational excellence our customers depend on.

At Quanta Power Solutions, we are driven by a culture of safety, integrity, and disciplined execution — and we're building a team that shares that commitment.

About this Role

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking an Environmental Specialist II that supports environmental compliance, permitting, and environmental management activities across power generation and energy infrastructure projects. This position works closely with project management, engineering, construction, and external regulatory agencies to ensure projects comply with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, permit requirements, and company standards.

The Environmental Specialist II assists with environmental planning, inspections, reporting, documentation, and implementation of environmental management practices throughout project execution. The ideal candidate has practical experience with environmental compliance in construction, industrial, energy, or power generation environments and can identify potential environmental risks while supporting safe, efficient, and compliant project delivery.

What You'll Do

Environmental Compliance and Permitting

• Support environmental compliance activities for power generation EPC projects, including natural gas facilities, renewable energy installations, and battery energy storage systems.

• Assist with obtaining, maintaining, and tracking environmental permits, approvals, and regulatory authorizations.

• Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including requirements related to air quality, water quality, stormwater, waste management, and erosion and sediment control.

• Interpret permit conditions and environmental requirements and communicate applicable obligations to project teams.

• Assist with environmental assessments, compliance reviews, and regulatory submissions.

• Maintain environmental compliance calendars, permit registers, and required documentation.

Field Inspections and Construction Support

• Conduct or support routine environmental inspections at project sites to verify compliance with permits, environmental plans, and applicable regulations.

• Monitor construction activities for potential environmental impacts, including stormwater discharges, erosion, sedimentation, spills, and improper waste handling.

• Document inspection findings, identify deficiencies, and coordinate corrective actions with project personnel.

• Support implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, and other applicable environmental management plans.

• Assist project teams in implementing best management practices to minimize environmental impacts during construction and site operations.

• Support environmental incident investigations and help develop corrective and preventive measures.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare environmental inspection reports, compliance records, monitoring reports, and other required documentation.

• Maintain organized environmental records to support internal reviews, regulatory inspections, and project audits.

• Track environmental commitments, permit conditions, corrective actions, and compliance deadlines.

• Assist with compiling environmental data and preparing reports for project management and regulatory agencies.

• Identify recurring compliance issues and recommend improvements to environmental procedures and practices.

Project Coordination and Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with engineering, construction, project controls, safety, and project management teams to integrate environmental requirements into project planning and execution.

• Coordinate with environmental consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies as needed.

• Provide guidance to project personnel regarding environmental requirements, site-specific procedures, and regulatory expectations.

• Support environmental training, awareness initiatives, and implementation of company environmental standards.

• Assist with evaluating environmental risks during project development, mobilization, construction, and closeout.

• Identify opportunities to improve environmental compliance processes, reporting accuracy, and project execution.

What You'll Bring

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

• Three to five years of experience in environmental compliance, environmental permitting, construction environmental management, or a related field.

• Working knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and permitting requirements.

• Experience supporting environmental inspections, compliance reporting, documentation, and corrective action tracking.

• Familiarity with stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, spill prevention, and waste management practices.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with field personnel, project teams, consultants, and regulatory agencies.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Ability to travel to project sites as needed and work in active construction and industrial environments.

Preferred

• Experience supporting environmental compliance for power generation, energy infrastructure, industrial construction, or EPC projects.

• Familiarity with natural gas power plants, combined-cycle or simple-cycle facilities, renewable energy projects, battery energy storage systems, or other large-scale energy infrastructure.

• Knowledge of Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and applicable state environmental requirements.

• Experience with SWPPP implementation, SPCC plans, environmental permitting, and construction-site inspections.

• Experience coordinating with environmental consultants and regulatory agencies.

• Relevant environmental certifications or training, such as Qualified Credentialed Inspector (QCI), Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI), or comparable credentials, where applicable.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work may be performed in an office, at active construction sites, and at operating industrial or power generation facilities.

• Periodic travel to project locations may be required based on business needs.

• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and navigate active construction sites while following applicable personal protective equipment (PPE) and site safety requirements.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with project personnel and prepare accurate technical documentation.

What You'll Get

• Competitive Compensation

• Weekly Pay

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Holiday Pay

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Comprehensive Health Coverage

• Pet Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Tuition Assistance

• Employee Discount Program

Equal Employment Opportunity

Quanta Power Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Recommendation: For an Environmental Specialist II supporting QPS, I would prioritize candidates with construction-site environmental compliance experience, particularly stormwater permitting, SWPPP inspections, environmental permitting, and regulatory reporting. Experience in power generation or EPC construction would be especially valuable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.