• Job Description

  Req#: R32355

  More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.

  Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

  EHS Consultant-I

  This position provides environmental permitting and compliance support to generating facilities and other company operations to ensure they are compliant with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and aligned with corporate environmental policies and procedures. Expertise may be required in the areas of air, water, waste, and/or hazardous materials. Collaborates with environmental and business operations partners in permit applications and renewals. Maintains current knowledge on environmental laws and regulations and a working knowledge of technical aspects of regulatory requirements. Supports the evaluation of proposed and existing standards, regulations, and guidelines to assess the impact on company programs and facility operations; assists in comments to regulatory authorities. Works with and under the guidance of experienced team members, using established procedures, to support technical growth.

  Responsibilities:

  • Serves as subject matter expert for basic technical program and compliance issues and supports company’s environmental goals, strategies, programs, and processes. Supports the development and maintenance of procedures and programs to assist facilities in complying with environmental laws and regulations. Assists with tracking regulatory changes, legislative activities, and industry standards. Under direction, works with federal, state, and local regulatory authorities to interpret regulations and laws. Supports Duke Energy participation on various internal/external industry committees and teams.
  • Provide basic regulatory-required and internal environmental reports. Assists with assigned environmental training programs.
  • Participates in preparation, submittal and negotiation of permits and permit renewals with federal, state, and local authorities. Assists with communication of permit requirements to facilities. Works with other EHS professionals and facility personnel to update various facility plans and documents that require knowledge and experience while minimizing impacts to operational activities.
  • Works with others to support accomplishment of work unit goals and enhance company reputation through effective planning, organizing, communicating, and scheduling of environmental work activities. Works with others to support the department’s routine and special projects to accomplish business objectives.
  • Strives to continually develop and improve job-related, technical knowledge and skill to ensure that department expectations are met.

  Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Science, or other related field of study.
  • In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) years of directly related work experience.

  Desired Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in engineering, science, or other related field of study.
  • Experience in NPDES and/or other water permitting.
  • Experience working with federal, state, or regulatory agencies.
  • Experience in supporting environmental compliance at multiple facilities and/or within multiple regulatory jurisdictions.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully complete each of them within specified timeframes.
  • Experience working with diverse groups toward the successful execution of a common goal or objective.
  • Working toward certification(s) as an environmental professional (QEP, CHMM, PMP, etc.) or Registration (P.E.)
  • Excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with a customer-oriented focus.

  Locations:

  Charlotte NC, Raleigh NC, St. Petersburg FL, Cincinnati OH, and Plainfield IN

  Travel Requirements

  5-15%

  Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

  No

  Represented/Union Position

  No

  Visa Sponsored Position

  No

  Posting Expiration Date

  Sunday, September 22, 2024

  All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

  Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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