Environmental Affairs Engineer / Specialist (Air Compliance)

The Alabama Power Environmental Affairs Department, located in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a qualified candidate to join its Air Compliance team. This position may be filled at an entry to senior level, depending on the applicant's skills and experience. The role includes overseeing programs that ensure compliance with air-related environmental laws, regulations, and permit requirements. Key responsibilities encompass interpreting regulations, providing guidance and support to affected facilities, preparing air permit applications, calculating air emissions, submitting regulatory reports, assessing compliance status, and acting as a liaison with regulatory agencies and facility personnel.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer programs that ensure compliance with air-related environmental laws, regulations, and permit requirements
• Interpret regulations and assess compliance requirements for affected facilities
• Work alongside other air compliance staff members to promote teamwork with peers and to provide support for assigned facilities
• Interact with regulatory agencies and develop effective working relationships with regulatory agency personnel
• Prepare reports for submittal to regulatory agencies
• Attend audits/inspections by regulatory agencies and provide on-site support for plant personnel
• Calculate air emissions for facilities and submit required summaries to regulatory agencies
• Diligently review data to identify any occurrences outside normal operational parameters

Candidates that meet the below criteria are encouraged to apply:

Education :

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or
• BS degree or higher in science-related field (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of environmental air regulations and permitting is beneficial
• Knowledge of power plant equipment and air pollution control is beneficial
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Proficient in computer and software packages (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Attention to detail with a focus on quality, accuracy, and timeliness
• Ability to assess situations and communicate effectively with all stakeholders
• Capacity to manage multiple work assignments simultaneously
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business demands

Behavioral Attributes:

• Promote open communications, and comfortable with working in a collaborative team setting
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships that are constructive in accomplishing job responsibilities
• Provide outstanding service to customers and exhibit a spirit of customer focus and partnership with our regulated facilities
• Take ownership of assigned tasks, initiative, and determination to solve problems
• Strong desire for self-taught continuous learning
• Model Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity and Superior Performance

Work Location, Schedule, and Travel:

• This position will be located in Birmingham, AL
• Hybrid Work Schedule (in-office and telecommute; currently 4 days in-office and 1-day telecommute)
• This position will require some travel, but less than 25% of the time
• A valid driver's license is required for this position

About Us

Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.

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Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

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.

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