Senior Environmental Specialist (Stack Testing Coordinator)

Alliant Energy; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Alliant Energy is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist to lead data analysis, reporting, and regulatory compliance across our electric and gas operations. The role focuses on CEMS data interpretation, policy collaboration, and ensuring adherence to environmental standards.

Main duties include coordinating with regulators, guiding teams in measurement and reporting, and traveling up to 50% while supporting on-call needs and relocation assistance as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science field.
• 5 years of professional experience in environmental engineering, science, compliance planning, or environmental resource management with an electric utility, consulting firm, or government agency.
• Direct project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Lead data analysis, reporting, and testing from CEMS stack.
• Coordinate with regulators and internal teams to address environmental issues.

Skills

Data Analysis

Environmental Awareness

Environmental Impact Assessment

Environmental Management Systems

Environmental Monitoring Techniques

Environmental Permitting

Environmental Reports

Policy Analysis

Process Automations

Project and Program Management

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering; environmental studies; physical or natural sciences; or related area

Master's degree preferred

Certifications relevant environmental, engineering and/or project management

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.

Are you experienced with analyzing data, reporting and testing? This role is helping lead of a team that is responsible for overseeing, analyzing, and reporting data from Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) across our electric and gas utility operations. This role ensures compliance with environmental air regulations through on-site stack testing in Wisconsin and Iowa, data analysis and ongoing communication with regulators. Experience with StackVision a plus. Candidates should be willing to travel up to 50% of the time from March through September, with on call availability for nights and weekends to provide virtual assistance. Relocation assistance is provided to help with your transition.

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.

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. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management) and environmental modeling skills and the ability to proactively incorporate appropriate computer products into environmental management. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Key Skills

• Data Analysis
• Environmental Awareness
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Environmental Management Systems
• Environmental Monitoring Techniques
• Environmental Permitting
• Environmental Reports
• Policy Analysis
• Process Automations
• Project and Program Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you\'re looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we\'re the right company for you.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Pay Range:$105,000-$125,000

This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

It\'s not just what we do; it\'s how we do it. Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be BoldAlliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant\'s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Visa sponsorship not supported.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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