Environmental Specialist at Southern Company, Atlanta, GA

Environmental Specialist at Southern Company in Atlanta, GA. Est. up to $130k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Solid Waste & CCR Compliance

Work Location / In- Office presence: 4 days per week (Mon.-Thru.)
This position is primarily based at Georgia Power Corporate Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, with travel to Georgia Power facilities throughout the state.

Job Summary

Georgia Power is seeking an Environmental Specialist with Engineer and/or Environmental Scientist experience to join our Environmental Affairs team in Atlanta, Georgia. This position provides an opportunity to work on complex environmental compliance and permitting matters supporting Georgia Power facilities across the state.
The role will focus primarily on solid waste permitting and compliance for Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR). The successful candidate will help develop and implement practical compliance strategies, prepare and review regulatory submittals, support permitting activities, and work directly with facility personnel on environmental compliance.

We are looking for someone who brings strong environmental regulatory experience, sound technical judgment, and an ability to translate complex requirements into practical solutions. Direct CCR experience is valuable but is not required for candidates with strong, transferable experience in solid waste, RCRA, permitting, environmental consulting, or other environmental compliance programs.

In this role, you will collaborate with environmental professionals, engineers, facility personnel, leadership, consultants, regulators, vendors, and industry experts.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply environmental regulations and permit requirements, with an emphasis on solid waste and CCR compliance.

• Support the development, preparation, review, and implementation of environmental permits, regulatory submittals, reports, plans, and certifications.

• Prepare and coordinate required CCR regulatory reports and compliance documentation.

• Work with internal teams and external consultants to obtain and maintain solid waste and CCR permits and other required environmental approvals.

• Support facility compliance through site visits, document and record reviews, compliance evaluations, and use of Georgia Power's Environmental Management System.

• Develop and maintain internal environmental guidance, procedures, and tools, and provide training to employees on regulatory requirements and best management practices.

• Coordinate projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders and help keep deliverables, schedules, and regulatory commitments on track.

• Evaluate regulatory and technical issues and develop practical, compliant, and cost-effective environmental solutions.

• Build productive working relationships with facility personnel, technical specialists, consultants, regulators, and other stakeholders.

• Support the development and mentoring of other environmental professionals, as appropriate for the position level.

Experience & Education

Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant environmental experience, such as solid waste, RCRA, environmental permitting, environmental consulting, regulatory compliance, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying environmental laws, regulations, permits, or other regulatory requirements.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical and regulatory information clearly.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

• Willingness and ability to travel to Georgia Power facilities up to 25% of the time, including occasional overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, geology, environmental science, biology, chemistry, or another related scientific or technical discipline.

• Experience with solid waste permitting, RCRA, CCR compliance, or other environmental permitting.

• Knowledge of, or experience with, CCR regulatory requirements and solid waste permitting.

• Experience working with environmental regulatory agencies.

• Project management experience, including coordinating consultants, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

• Experience developing guidance, providing training, or mentoring others.

• Experience with environmental compliance programs in the utility, energy, industrial, manufacturing, consulting, or waste-management sectors.

• Experience with Georgia environmental regulations or permitting is a plus.

Behavioral Attributes

Successful candidates will:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to our Southern Company values.

• Be intellectually curious and comfortable working through complex technical and regulatory issues.

• Build effective relationships across technical, operational, regulatory, and leadership teams.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with a variety of audiences.

• Take ownership of assignments and follow through on commitments.

• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Be adaptable and willing to learn new areas of environmental regulation.

• Demonstrate an interest in continued professional growth and development.

Travel

Travel is expected to be up to 25% and may include occasional overnight stays.