Southern Company Services - Environmental Solutions Department
Positions (3) located in Birmingham, AL and Atlanta, GA
WORK LOCATION & TRAVEL
These positions will be based in Birmingham, AL and/or Atlanta, GA and will utilize a hybrid approach to work. Successful candidates are expected to be in the office or at a field location three days per week (or as needed) and can work remotely the remaining two days of the week. Candidates living outside of the area may be considered with the expectation that they could successfully travel to work and/or field locations as required.
Some relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the Birmingham and/or Atlanta areas.
Travel expectations -
Overnight travel,
Extended trips (up to 5 days) may be necessary.
SUMMARY OF POSITION DUTIES
In this position you will:
Manage groundwater compliance activities in support of environmental assessment, monitoring and reporting, ash pond closure, and corrective action projects.
Manage and direct specialty environmental, geology, or civil subcontractors and consultants, including drill crews and sampling teams.
Prepare, review, and certify technical reports related to groundwater monitoring, assessment, and corrective action activities.
Work to support company's net zero goals, including CO 2 sequestration and wastewater injection.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education :
Minimum required education:
Bachelor's Degree in geology, hydrology, engineering (from an ABET accredited institution), environmental science, earth science, or similar.
Professional registration (PG or PE) encouraged or working towards certification when fully qualified.
Experience:
Requires experience in most or all of the following areas:
Preparation of plans for groundwater monitoring, sampling & analysis, site assessment, and corrective action
Field methods for drilling oversight, logging, soil and rock classification, and well installations
Groundwater monitoring and reporting
Environmental assessment and corrective action
Environmental permitting
Environmental sampling and data collection methods for soil, groundwater, and surface water
Regulatory compliance with land, water, and remediation requirements
Groundwater geochemistry
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Working knowledge of both federal and state regulations for land and water, and their application to site monitoring, assessments, and corrective action. Knowledge of federal and/or state Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) rules is highly desirable.
Proficiency in computing, field data acquisition systems, use and application of environmental software
Strong project management skills, including scheduling, estimating, and budget tracking
Excellent writing, speaking, and presentation skills; comfortable presenting data to a wide variety of audiences
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with multidisciplinary teams or individually in a demand-services environment
Behavioral Attributes:
Exemplifies -Our Values- behaviors of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
Dedication to safety
Sound decision-making under pressure of multiple projects with various deadlines
Work collaboratively with a diverse team, openly share ideas, receive and respect ideas of others
Ability to work with limited supervision in the office, field, and industrial settings
Comfortable working closely with clients at all levels of the organizations throughout Southern Company
BENEFITS
Competitive Pay
Excellent benefits package which includes:
Medical and dental coverage
Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
Performance-sharing plan
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Bonus opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
*Please submit an updated resume with your application*
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 6689
Job Category: Engineering
Company: Southern Company Services
