Senior Environmental Specialist (Stack Testing Coordinator)

alliantenergy; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Energy seeks a Senior Environmental Specialist to provide advanced technical knowledge in interpreting and monitoring regulatory compliance requirements. The role develops strategies on environmental policy, works with government agencies, industry groups, and external relations to implement practical business solutions.

The position requires leadership in addressing emerging environmental issues, plus the development of management systems and training for managers to ensure ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering; environmental studies; or related area preferred.
• Master's or advanced degree preferred.
• Certification in environmental, engineering and/or project management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers company response to environmental issues and impacts on operations.
• Develops and maintains policies, procedures, programs, and implementation plans.
• Leads on emerging issues and provides training and compliance assurance to managers.
• Performs complex environmental strategy, policy or research duties requiring independent analysis.
• Represents the company to regulators, industry groups, and external partners.

Skills

Environmental policy

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Environmental engineering

Education

Bachelor's in environmental/ civil/ chemical eng

Master's degree preferred

Certifications preferred

Job description

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy! At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Job Summary

Senior Environmental Specialist provides advanced technical knowledge and expertise in interpreting and monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry guidelines. This position assists with the development of strategies on various environmental policy and compliance issues. This role interfaces as an environmental expert with industry, government agencies, environmental groups, and regulatory agencies. This position brings advanced environmental engineering or scientific knowledge to critical business matters and operations. This role interprets environmental conditions and works closely with external relations representatives on business solutions.

What you will do

• Develops and administers company response to emerging and on-going environmental issues, including analysis of impact on operations.
• Develops and maintains company policies, procedures, practices, and programs, as well as business unit implementation plans.
• Functions in a leadership capacity in respect to emerging issues.
• Delivers effective training and compliance assurance procedures to managers of the business to achieve compliance
• Performs complex environmental strategy, policy, or research policy work requiring considerable exercise of independent analysis.
• Contributes as an environmental expert on external committees, working as a liaison between local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, industry groups - e.g. Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and American Gas Association (AGA) - research providers - e.g., Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) - and business units.
• Applies independent judgment in the development of environmental management systems and programs to effectively manage emerging and on-going issues.
• Plans and conducts special projects, including the consideration of need for outside consultant services, then develops scopes and manages contracts for these services.
• Recommends compliance strategies for the management of environmental assets.
• Writes permit applications and successfully advocates operations needs to regulators.
• Supports business units in the implementation of environmental plans and programs, including training, permitting, quality assurance/quality control activities, self-assessments, pollution prevention activities, maintenance of correct permits, and environmental compliance.
• Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy's Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering; environmental studies; physical or natural sciences; or related area Preferred
• Master's or Advanced Degree Preferred
• Certification Relevant environmental, engineering and/or project management certifications Preferred

Required Experience

• 5 years of professional experience in environmental engineering, science, compliance planning work or environmental resource management with an electric utility, consulting firm, or government agency

Preferred Experience

• Direct project management experience

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with government agencies, utility groups, and other industries.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively manage environmental issues; anticipate and assess the issues, evaluate complex regulations/technologies, develop proposed solutions, and effectively communicate the issue and solutions to all levels within the company.
• Familiarity with utility industry policies, operations, and procedures preferred.