Sr Environmental Specialist

Company: Constellation Energy
Location: Warrenville
Posted on: April 16, 2025

Job Description:

WHO WE AREAs the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join us to lead the clean energy future.
TOTAL REWARDSConstellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days and much more.Expected salary range of $113,400 to $126,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k). PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION Responsible for providing independent technical, regulatory, program support, and expertise on Constellation Nuclear Environmental compliance issues and projects in all relevant environmental areas. Serve as the program owner and administrator working with functional areas for assigned programs that directly affect the compliance status of the facility (e.g., Air Permits, DOT shipment of hazardous wastes, NPDES permits, hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste regulations, storage tanks, drinking water, SPCC, SARA/EPRA, ISO 14001/EMS, OSHA chemical safety, hazmat). Supports the Reg Assurance Manager, participates in the stewardship committee and actively advocates for environmental programs. Attends and presents at leadership meetings. Responsible for working with industry trade groups and regulatory agencies to increase knowledge base and influence programs, projects and regulations. Develops relationships with stakeholders and is recognized by peers in at least one program area as a subject matter expert. Works to develop expertise in additional program areas, as appropriate. Develops and provides environmental training to station personnel as needed. With the assistance of others, interacts with regulatory officials providing tours and obtains approvals, permits, certifications, and licenses relating to Environmental projects, pollution control systems, or waste management activities.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for providing technical guidance in assigned programs. Provides regulatory support for all environmental program areas as necessary. Maintains environmental contracts as assigned. Responsible to represent the Stations during environmental audits conducted by both internal and external organizations.
• React to and assist the station and fleet in responding to emergent environmental issues.
• Manage environmental projects including development of scope, solicitation of proposals, proposal evaluation, soliciting funding, project timeline, budget and deliverables.
• Serve as technical expert to support and participate in representing Constellation Nuclear in meetings with regulatory agencies, engineering consultants, Legal Counsel (internal and external) and serve on technical committees as assigned.
• Reviews, evaluates and interprets new and existing environmental regulations and legislation pertaining to Constellation Nuclear operations and activities. Updates procedures to reflect regulatory requirements, as appropriate.
• Participate in ERO and duty rotations on a minimum four (4) week frequency.
• Support and perform the evaluation of new technology, processes, and programs and recommend specific actions for Constellation Nuclear operations.
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must have a BS in Environmental Eng. Chemical Eng. Biology Env. Science Env Studies Geology or related programequivalent degree as approved by the Env. CFAM
  • Minimum 8 years' experience working with environmental programs (i.e., Clean Air Act Clean Water Act Safe Drinking Water Act SARA RCRA and/or other environmental program areas). Minimum 3-years' experience with regulatory negotiations. Demonstrated knowledge of multi-media Federal and State Environmental statutes and regulations.
  • Experience presenting issues and advocating positions. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Graduate degree or graduate work in engineering hard sciences Law or business is preferred.
    • Experience in the nuclear utility industry.
    • Professional certification or other recognition.

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