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Job Description:
This position supports the closure, remediation, and long‑term management of former and retiring coal‑fired power plant sites. The work focuses on coal ash, contaminated soils, and associated civil/environmental issues to bring facilities into a safe, compliant, long‑term final state aligned with regulatory requirements.
You will join an expanding project team working on a 10‑year portfolio of remediation, demolition, and reconstruction projects linked to the broader transition from coal to cleaner energy sources.
Key Responsibilities
- Support planning, execution, and oversight of closure and remediation projects.
- Participate across the full project lifecycle: scoping, procurement support, execution, and field inspections.
- Coordinate with internal environmental teams, project managers, consultants, and contractors.
- Perform field visits and site inspections (~40% travel once fully ramped).
- Maintain compliance with environmental regulations, safety, and company policies.
- Use tools including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Google Earth for planning and documentation.
Required Qualifications
- ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
- Approximately 5–15 years of relevant experience /2–4 years of highly relevant experience considered.
- Experience with environmental regulations through a regulator, consulting firm, or owner/operator.
- Background in soils, earthwork, coal ash, contaminated soils, or industrial/utility civil projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with power plant or industrial site closure and remediation.
- Experience with environmental consulting firms or civil remediation contractors.
- FE and/or PE preferred (not required).
Skills & Attributes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and SharePoint; familiarity with Google Earth.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Comfortable with both field and office work.
- Detail-oriented with a strong safety and compliance mindset.