Job Tag: Science/Engineering

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.
Job Brief

Be at the forefront of reshaping the Power Generation sector as part of our pioneering Renewable Energy Engineering team. Your role as a Senior Renewable Energy Engineer will include supporting the operation of our renewable power generating facilities, conducting comprehensive engineering studies, and delivering critical data to resource planning and market trading departments. Collaborating seamlessly with diverse groups both within and outside the company, you’ll play a pivotal role in facilitating SRP’s transition to a low-carbon, high-renewable future.

This isn’t just about engineering expertise; it’s about leveraging your insights to drive strategic decisions that guide our renewable energy expansion over the next 5 years and beyond. You’ll team up with a seasoned Senior Renewable Energy Engineer, charting our renewable strategy and breathing life into our initiatives. Your background in electrical or mechanical engineering, coupled with experience in solar or battery technology, will shape the operational blueprint and retention strategies for SRP’s renewable assets.

As a dynamic innovator and executor, you’ll thrive in this pioneering environment, embracing both the strategic planning and hands-on execution. This position will directly impact Arizona’s energy future, propelling us toward meeting our 2035 SRP Sustainability Goals. Together, we’ll carve a path towards a sustainable, low-carbon future for our community while revolutionizing the Power Generation landscape.
Job Responsibilities

Provides engineering support for renewable power generating facility capital and O&M budget planning process
Prepares project/study specifications, issues and evaluates request for proposals, and oversees work performed by consultants
Provides feedback for long term asset lifecycle planning
Collaborates with research organizations such as EPRI and universities on projects, and serves on industry committees/task forces as a representative of SRP
Maintains relationships and collaborates with vendors and consultants
Writes reports and memos and prepares presentations to distribute to team members and management
Provides written or oral recommendations to management as requested

Education
Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution, ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) or any state or internationally recognized PE registration.
Experience

Five (5) years full time experience actively engaged in engineering practice. Must have demonstrated the successful accomplishment of work of the nature defined for the job of Senior Engineer.

Promotion to Level 2 requires a minimum of two years of experience at Level 1; demonstrated capability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by the supervisor. Promotion to Senior Level requires a minimum of three years of experience at Level 2; is fully competent in all aspects of functional area of assignment and as such would be recognized as a specialist in area of assignment and may have periodic or occasional lead responsibilities.

Under general direction, the Water Resources Engineer takes a lead role in water resources activities associated with water supply and demand analyses and planning, water conservation program development and implementation, irrigation ditch matters, and other related water resources duties as required. This position functions as a member of the Utilities supervisor team and is responsible for supporting a culture of efficient and effective service delivery based on a foundation of trust, teamwork and support at all staff levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervising & leading

Supervise and support water resources and water conservation staff to achieve a supportive culture where teamwork, employee development, coaching and mentoring and candid feedback are prioritized.

Develop work plans for staff.

Direct and collaborate with staff performing water conservation-related education, outreach and public engagement activities.

Think strategically about planning efforts and analyses to align with broader city and department goals and values.

Source water supply engineering analysis

Lead and direct water rights and water resources engineering analyses to support Utilities’ water rights protection efforts, water rights development, water supply development and water court proceedings. Perform engineering analyses as appropriate.

Coordinate with staff on long- and short-term operational planning and implementation.

Manage drought decision process and oversee coordination of drought plan implementation.

Provide water resources and water rights-related support to other city departments.

Provide engineering support for city’s dam safety program.

Long-term water supply planning efforts

Think strategically about water supply planning and water supply development to reliably meet current and future needs of the city.

Lead and manage planning efforts, studies and evaluations associated with long- and short-term water supply planning, drought protection and climate change.

Oversee and direct water supply model development and related analyses. Perform model operations and analyses as appropriate.

Coordinate source water protection and planning studies with other work groups.

Provide raw water supply system operation and water rights information to the public and other city departments.

Represent Utilities in regional water supply coordination and collaboration efforts.

Water demand and water efficiency planning efforts

Think strategically about water efficiency practices and water demand management to align with broader city and department goals, policies and values.

Lead and manage water efficiency planning efforts and studies.

Lead or perform water demand analyses and studies.

Develop water conservation program goals and coordinate with water conservation staff to develop, direct and/or implement the water conservation program.

Irrigation ditch company matters

Hold board of director leadership position in irrigation ditch companies.

Manage resolution of public concerns associated with urban irrigation ditches and coordinate with staff and regional water users as appropriate.

Support city-related projects that affect ditch easements including advising on ditch rights and responsibilities and development of ditch-related agreements.

Provide irrigation ditch information to the public and other city departments.

Project management and source water capital improvement program

Manage consultants and contractors supporting water resources engineering and planning efforts and source water capital improvement projects.

Prepare and administer contract documents. Direct contractor and consultant work efforts. Manage project budget.

Perform field inspections of construction activities and approve and implement minor design and scope changes as necessary.

Coordinate with operations and engineering project management staff as appropriate.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Works with Water Resources Senior Manager and, for relevant topics, takes a lead role in written and verbal presentations to the Water Resources Advisory Board, City Council, other agencies and groups and the public.

Assists with creation and maintenance of water resources related information on city website.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Professional Competencies:

Effective Team Leader – Leads with emotional intelligence and works to build a high-trust, high-teamwork environment. Demonstrates commitment to mentoring, answering questions and providing a safe space to learn. Thinks strategically about long-term effects of program and project development and implementation and anticipates future consequences of current approaches and decisions.

Relationship Builder – Actively listens to concerns and is open to the ideas of colleagues, city leadership and community members. Communicates tactfully and effectively, with excellent verbal and written communication and ability to gracefully set boundaries. Recognizes the importance of collaboration and can build lasting relationships and connections with other city employees, community members and external partners.

Organized – Can proactively, independently and effectively plan, prioritize, and execute work in a timely fashion and meet project deadlines. Has attention to detail and can map out processes and effectively track progress. Is dependable and reliable.

Flexible, Creative and Courageous – Adaptable to changing circumstances and priorities. Able to identify and suggest creative solutions to unique problems.

Conflict Resolution – Comfortable with conflict and differences of opinion. Anticipates potential areas of conflict and proactively works to address and deescalate. Able to steer, redirect and/or reframe conversations in productive and collaborative directions.

Experience with water resources and water supply planning and analyses.

Knowledge of water rights administration and related engineering principles.

Ability to lead projects, tasks and associated teams.

Ability to prepare professional, concise and grammatically correct written documents and correspondence.

Ability to communicate ideas, complex issues and technical information to a variety of audiences, both orally and in writing. Ability to adjust the level and depth of information provided based on a given audience.

Proficient use of spreadsheets

Ability to walk, kneel and climb while performing field inspections and operations and in confined spaces. Ability and willingness to work under adverse field conditions, including high elevation.

Ability and willingness to work irregular hours, evenings, weekends and/or holidays, or respond to emergency calls, as required.

Valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, physical science or related field.

A minimum of six (6) years experience in project management, project coordination, program development and implementation, or strategic planning in a water resources or related field.

Supervisory experience that includes performance review and professional development.

Experience with water demand analysis principles and customer sector water use trends.

Experience with water conservation program development, implementation, outreach strategies and program evaluation.

Knowledge of water supply modeling principles and experience with model operation and analysis.

Experience with Colorado Prior Appropriation Doctrine and water court proceedings.

Experience with climate change and/or drought analyses.

Experience with irrigation ditch operation, maintenance and easements.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering or physical science from an accredited university.

Current registration as a Colorado Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within two years.

Minimum four (4) years of demonstrated experience independently conducting or leading water rights engineering analyses, water demand analyses or water supply planning.

This position involves experimental research characterizing nitrous oxide- (N2O-) reducing microbiomes. Anaerobic mixed and axenic cultures that reduce N2O to dinitrogen shall be obtained from acid tropical soils and agricultural soils. Process and organismal characterization will integrate cultivation with omics approaches (metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, metaproteomics), quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), reverse transcription qPCR, and rate measurements under different incubation conditions. Multivariate statistical analysis and machine learning approaches will be applied to predict process performance in different biogeochemical conditions. Phylogenomic analysis will establish the evolutionary history of NosZ and facilitate the development of environmental monitoring tools for different types of N2O reductases. Tool validation at the gene, transcript, and protein level will include field work. Structural simulation studies will be performed to unravel functionality of novel CuA and CuZ centers involved in electron transfer and catalysis.

Duties associated with the position include leading and conducting the experimental activities. The successful candidate will interact with graduate students and other researcher, and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate must contribute to and develop new research initiatives, and fiscal/technical management of research projects.

Qualifications:

Postdoctoral candidates must have Ph.D. in Microbiology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Expertise with the cultivation of fastidious anaerobes, design and validation of qPCR assays, multivariate statistical analysis, and strong bioinformatic and protein structure simulation skills are essential. The successful applicant must have a stellar publication record, excellent written and oral communication skills, and documented success in multidisciplinary research teams.

American Water is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States.

Primary Role

Responsible for organizing advanced functions and activities related to environmental management and water quality for assigned facilities.
Responsible for maintaining all applicable lab certifications, accreditations, or approvals to conduct compliance and process quality control work.
Implements the day to day collection of water quality samples.
Implements programs to ensure compliance with all water quality and environmental regulations. Assists in resolving treatment issues.
Investigates water quality complaints and determines course of action needed.

Key Accountabilities

Manage monitoring and reporting programs to ensure compliance with federal and state water quality and environmental regulations and company standards for assigned facilities.
Conduct advanced sampling and/or analysis and special projects.
Obtain, prepare, file and maintain all regulatory reports and records.
Manage required permits and make any necessary modifications and renewals.
Participate in internal and external audits and represent American Water with regulators and customers.
Identify potential issues and problems and initiate responsive actions and mitigate environmental violations.
Supervise, monitor, and calibrate analyzers/equipment, etc. to ensure established standards of performance and accuracy are maintained.
Conduct advanced projects and prepare reports as needed.
Investigate and respond to escalated water quality complaints or concerns.
Responsible for planning, preparing and controlling the portion of the financial plan relating to responsibilities.

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of federal and state environmental standards and regulations and understanding of current environmental legislation and regulations.
Regulatory knowledge of proper lab analytical testing methods.
Must understand principles of water and/or wastewater treatment and be able to troubleshoot systems.

Experience/Education

Bachelors degree required.
Minimum Five (5) years experience in water, wastewater, and laboratory operations.
Valid drivers license required with the ability to pass a motor vehicle check.
Water Treatment Operator or Distribution license preferred.

Travel Requirements

Local and regional.
Rare overnight travel may be required.

Work Environment

Laboratory, Indoor/Outdoor, production/office environments.

Tesla is seeking a dynamic environmental professional to join the Tesla Giga Factory Texas Environmental, Health and Safety Team (EHS). The role will manage environmental programs at Tesla’s manufacturing and related sites in Texas. Reporting to the Sr. EHS Manager for Texas manufacturing, the Environmental manager will manage environmental compliance and risk management programs and teams Be part of the Tesla EHS Team that builds capacity, provides solutions, and drives continuous improvement throughout the Global Tesla Organization.
What You’ll Do

Manage a team of environmental managers, engineers, specialists, and technicians and all environmental programs applicable to Tesla’s manufacturing operations in Texas. Environmental programs include: Air emissions, Hazardous waste and industrial waste, Industrial wastewater, Industrial and construction storm water, Hazardous materials reporting under Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), including spill release notifications and follow-up reports as required (TCEQ etc.), Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC), Hazardous materials storage requirements as defined by Tesla fire protection engineers, Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), Risk Management Planning, and Environmental Sustainability
Manage hazardous waste operations performance and drive reductions in hazardous and universal waste generation rates and associated operational costs
Leverage Tesla’s EHS management software to track: All regulatory reporting deadlines to assure deliverables are completed within required timeframes, including, but not limited to the following reports: biennial hazardous waste, Toxics Release Inventory, quarterly wastewater self-monitoring, greenhouse gas emissions, Emissions Inventory, and Title V annual and semi-annual. Environmental inspections including storm water, SPCC, hazardous and industrial waste, and environmental compliance. Environmental events and related actions
Collaborate with stakeholders, including, but not limited to legal, EHS, sustainability-impact, policy, plant operations, manufacturing engineering, production, and workplace teams with a goal of continuous improvement for environmental program site performance
Act as the primary liaison for regulatory agency inspections, including TCEQ, EPA, Austin Water, City of Austin, Fish & Wildlife Service, etc.
Track new projects or changes to existing manufacturing processes to effectively manage impacts to environmental permitting and compliance
Establish GFTX environmental OKRs and drive efforts to deliver Global and GFTX Key Results

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or other Environmental-related discipline, or equivalent
Minimum 10 years of experience managing environmental programs and professionals Professional certifications such as Professional Engineer, Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Auditor
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-faceted projects in a fast-paced environment, where demands and priorities change rapidly
Ability to communicate effectively with production employees, engineers, legal counsel, technical specialists, and management, cross functionally, in a multi-disciplinary, global environment
Foundational knowledge of Texas and Federal environmental regulations and programs
General understanding of sustainability and environmental topics and fundamentals including sustainable design, planning, policy, waste, greenhouse gases/energy, responsible material sourcing, water, land use change, biodiversity, and EHS certification systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills / effective project management experience

Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG seeks an experienced professional with expertise in energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions to support improved building performance and sustainability efforts in the federal government and nonprofit sector and get in on the ground floor of a new, international building decarbonization and certification program. Responsibilities include a range of analytical tasks, including evaluating energy conservation measures for laboratories; determining appropriate emissions factors for both operational and embodied carbon; conducting energy assessments; analyzing facility energy and water data trends; maintaining databases of sustainability performance information; working with software developers on scoring and algorithms for energy and emissions data and improvement measures; supporting the development of an international certification program for lab building performance; and interfacing with clients.

The office is located in Arlington, Virginia, with flexibility for remote work and hoteling. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Job Description:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or engineering
4-8 years of relevant professional experience in energy and emissions reduction programs
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information in a manner that is understandable to a variety of audiences
Fluency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
Ability to handle multiple projects and demands
Desire to contribute to and excel within a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team of talented professionals

Qualifications and Skills:

Familiarity with energy efficiency improvement, water conservation measures, and emissions inventories in laboratories
Onsite energy assessment experience with Level 2 ASHRAE audits and system optimization
Customer service and/or consulting experience

The Department of Biological Sciences of Fairleigh Dickinson University, Florham Campus seeks a broadly trained instructor to teach a section of Climate Change Biology lecture one evening per week. This course is for Environmental Studies and non-science majors. The position starts Spring 2024. There may be an option of teaching additional courses in the growing Environmental Studies major and/or continuing this course in future semesters.

An M.S. in Biology or a Master of Education degree (MAT) in Biology is required. Teaching experience in ecology/environmental science is highly recommended.

GEL is seeking a highly motivated individuals to join our dynamic team of professionals in our Asheville, Greenville, and Columbia offices. These positions provide an opportunity for established engineers with civil/environmental experience to join the GEL team of engineering and environmental scientists to provide a comprehensive range of services to our clients in civil and environmental engineering, surveying and environmental consulting.

What You’ll Learn and Achieve:

Specific Duties:

Perform project work receiving guidance from a Principal.
Prepare environmental permit applications for industrial and municipal clients to obtain environmental permits for new sources or modified sources.
Provide compliance support for industrial and municipal clients in air, water, waste, wastewater, EPCRA, and stormwater.
Support business development efforts in conjunction with our sales team.

General Duties:

Interact with others and carry out all work-related activities in a manner which demonstrates a high level of professionalism. Specifically, individuals in this position will have the opportunity to:

Maintain knowledge base of regulations and guidelines relevant to required areas of specialty and appropriately applies this knowledge to consulting requirements for the client’s project requirements.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of the latest technology and software available.
Demonstrate a willingness to be supportive of and encouraging to other members of the organization.
Maintain effective communication with both clients and other members of the organization.
Understand and use good health and safety procedures.
Complete projects and handle multiple tasks appropriately while getting quality results. Understand scheduling, cost control, estimating, and meeting client commitments. Develop and use early warning systems to determine when results are not on target and take corrective action.
Represent the company well to others. Provide external clients with prompt and effective services.
Safeguard and appropriately handle sensitive, confidential, or proprietary documents, data, and other information, written or oral.
Adapt rapidly and effectively to changing conditions both internal and external to the group.
Write clearly and concisely and present data and arguments in an organized fashion.
Demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of the organization’s core values, goals and philosophy while complying with all articles of the Personnel Manual.
Find and champion new and better ways to get things done.
Add value through level of contributions both within and outside the scope of daily responsibilities.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

BS in Engineering required
5+ years permitting and compliance experience required
EIT or PE in NC and SC
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Word and Excel experience required

The Engineering Programs Coordinator works under the supervision of the City Engineer, ensures environmental compliance in City activities and practices, coordinates City environmental stewardship through various Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds’ committees and events, provides regional GIS support for various City departments, ranging from data updates to cartography.

Conducts all inspections, reviews all applications, plans and bonding requirements to ensure conformance.
Administers the City’s soil erosion and sedimentation program.
Administers the City’s stormwater program.
Maintain the compliance with the Department of Environmental Quality.
Provide assistance with various environmental compliance support.
Performs a variety of office related functions.
Assists with FEMA flood plain and flood wall coordination, documentation, and certification inspection.
Assists in the maintenance of the City’s engineering files.
Works with engineering technology.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resources, construction management, engineering, or a related field.
One to three years combined experience in environmental compliance, construction management/inspection, engineering, or related programs.
MDEQ Certification as an industrial stormwater operator, construction site stormwater operator and in comprehensive soil erosion sediment control or ability to attain certification within six months of hire.
Requires a valid State of Michigan driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and the ability to maintain one throughout employment.
Knowledge of relevant computer programs needed in the day-to-day function of the position.
Ability to concentrate and pay attention to details; also, ability to organize, prioritize and work independently and in a busy environment where priorities change as well as schedules.

This temporary position could be a great opportunity for a current college student or recent graduate to explore their interest and gain work experience in the groundwater field. The intern will assist County staff manage the well seal grant program, to include identifying properties that have a high likelihood of having an unused, unsealed well and promoting well seal grants through the utilization of GIS applications and the Dakota County water well database; conducting communication and outreach; supporting chloride reduction efforts; and assisting with other unit and department process improvements.

Additional learning opportunities will occur through engagement in additional Department activities, including groundwater and surface water sampling events; and potential participation at various events outside of normal work hours such as nitrate testing clinics, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days, and the Dakota County Fair.

This is a temporary (6-month), full-time (40 hours/week) spring/summer internship for a college student or recent college graduate interested in drinking water and groundwater protection. This internship position functions in a staff-level capacity as part of the Environmental Resources Department working in the field, at the Western Service Center in Apple Valley, and working remotely.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of pertinent coursework towards the completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in physical or biological sciences, geographic information systems, resource/waste management, environmental studies, environmental education/communication, environmental planning, engineering, or another closely related field;
AND
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:
• Direct experience, education, and/or training with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).