Enivoronmental Specialist

Your Job

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking for an Environmental Specialist to join the HSSE team supporting construction of 10-200M utility scale solar projects.

This role involves 95% travel in Virginia with per diem and monthly home trips.

This position helps the site maintain compliance with the applicable permits.

This person should be self-motivated and enjoy a combination of field work and office work, highly organized, and able to operate in a fast paced and quickly changing environment.

Our Team

As a department within the larger Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) department, our team exists as a support function to the broader DEPCOM organization.

We support and consult with project teams from pre-construction to closeout to assist them in maintaining compliance.

Environmental Compliance works with Contracts, Engineering, Construction, and Project Management to ensure our projects are built in a manner that reflects our principle of Stewardship and Compliance.

What You Will Do



* Understand and educate on the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) requirements

• Ensuring environmental compliance trainings are being held appropriately on site and provide site team and subcontractors educational materials and Compliance Moments


* Support conducting facility regulatory audits ensuring that SWPPP inspections and remediations are being performed properly and per permit requirements

• Participate in Environmental Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) Training events


* Collaborate with Engineering and Construction teams to find project solutions regarding environmental compliance.

• Develop and improve processes and measures that drive consistent action and behaviors that maximize profitability

• Create win-win situations with our constituencies especially regarding Safety and Environmental Compliance and create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Experience in environmental compliance matters, environmental policy, and regulatory standards


* Experience with document control and organization


* Experience comprehending technical reports and inspection data


* Current and valid driver's license


* Ability to travel and be located to assigned project locations

What Will Put You Ahead



* Experience in the solar industry


* Certified stormwater Inspector or equivalent certification


* Coursework in Environmental, Engineering, Sustainability, Policy, or Construction Management


* Ability to read Civil Engineering drawings

For this role, we anticipate paying $65,000- $85,000 per year.

This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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