National Fuel Tank Permitting & Compliance Specialist

PowerSecure, Inc.; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, seeks a Tank Permitting and Compliance Engineer/Specialist to manage fuel tank permitting and compliance across the U.S. and Canada.

The role focuses on SPCC planning, regulatory interpretation, and coordinating with regulators, facilities, and consultants. You will administer permitting programs for engine generator fuel tanks, review requirements, and prepare permit applications while maintaining budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in engineering or related scientific discipline with 1–3 years in tank permitting or environmental compliance.
• Experience with SPCC plans and Tier II reporting preferred.
• Ability to interpret federal, state, and local environmental rules and write permit applications.

Responsibilities

• Administer fuel tank permitting program for installation of fuel tanks at various locations in the U.S.
• Coordinate multiple projects to ensure timely submittal of applications.
• Review regulatory requirements for permitting and complete applications.
• Work with engineering to obtain drawings/submittals for applications.
• Coordinate with managers, construction, and contractors to complete permit-related testing and inspections.
• Review projects to determine need for fuel tank permits/registrations.
• Complete and maintain SPCC plans for all owned asset fuel tanks.
• Complete annual Tier II reporting for all owned asset fuel tanks.
• Coordinate with field services to ensure inspections and testing for permit compliance.
• Coordinate with regulators to facilitate regulatory tank inspections across the U.S.
• Support marketing and proposal efforts.

Skills

SPCC Plans

EPCRA Tier II

Permit Applications

Regulatory interpretation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science

Job description

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, seeks a Tank Permitting and Compliance Engineer/Specialist to manage fuel tank permitting and compliance across the U.S. and Canada.

The role focuses on SPCC planning, regulatory interpretation, and coordinating with regulators, facilities, and consultants. You will administer permitting programs for engine generator fuel tanks, review requirements, and prepare permit applications while maintaining budgets and schedules.