Environmental Specialist

Blue Ridge Power is a full-service EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) company for solar projects across the United States, offering integrated engineering, a qualified professional labor force, and an expansive fleet of equipment to serve the needs of our clients. Headquartered in Asheville, NC, with offices in Fayetteville, NC, and Lexington, SC. Blue Ridge Power has installed 8 GW of solar infrastructure throughout the country and employs about 700 team members. Learn more at blueridgepower.com.

Blue Ridge Power (BRP) is seeking an Environmental Specialist I to join our team! The Environmental Specialist I is responsible for having detailed knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance and must have strong organizational skills and a natural ability to work well and coordinate with a wide variety of field and office personnel. This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position.

What You'll Do:

• Support environmental compliance across the assigned region of company construction projects and facilities, including construction-related permits, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, stormwater, and spill prevention, control, and countermeasure (SPCC) plan requirements.
• Provide education and training to company personnel on applicable environmental compliance requirements, including inspections, record-keeping, and reporting.
• Conduct environmental program audits at company construction projects and facilities for compliance with federal, state, and local permits and regulations, and consistency with corporate policies.
• Assess inspection activities for timely compliance, quality, and effectiveness.
• Audit recordkeeping for compliance, completeness, and accuracy.
• Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Determine corrective actions to enhance and improve compliance.
• Support project startup through permit onboarding, initial erosion, and sedimentation control installation assessment, SPCC implementation, and establishment of waste management practices.
• Provide technical, procedural, and policy support for environmental construction and operation permits.
• Provide environmental support for engineering, construction, and operations personnel as needed.
• Assist with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Quality training programs for environmental awareness.
• Review environmental safety, health and emergency action plans, and programs to assure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Respond to and determine appropriate corrective actions for spills and other environmental concerns, including required reporting, cleanup activities, and disposal of waste materials.
• Track regulatory issues, including notices of violation, and assist with obtaining resolutions.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis efforts related to environmental regulatory issues as needed.
• Support the Director, Environmental Compliance as needed to develop and improve company policies, procedures, and training programs to elevate environmental awareness and compliance.
  

Must-Haves:

• 2+ years of experience in an environmental compliance role, including oversight of construction projects involving erosion and sediment control/construction stormwater practices and permit projects or 6+ years without a bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, including Teams and SharePoint.
• The aptitude to work collaboratively and succeed in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate expectations, goals, and concerns to project team members and subcontractors.
• Ability to work independently, concurrently manage duties and responsibilities on multiple projects, prioritize, and meet assigned deadlines.
• Skilled at reading and understanding civil engineering plans.
• Strong oral and written communication/interpersonal skills.
  
  

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience in the utility-scale solar/ renewable energy industry.
  
  

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field is preferred.
• Professional certification in erosion and sediment control/stormwater pollution prevention plans or can obtain within 3 months of hire is required.
• Must possess and retain a current valid driver's license is required.
• Master's degree in environmental science or related field is preferred.
• HAZWOPER Certification is preferred.
• OSHA-10 or greater is preferred.
• First-Aid and CPR training is preferred.
  
  

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Travel up to 60% to all project sites.
• Position requires travel by vehicle and working remotely.
• Must be able to comply with all company safety standards and procedures including OSHA requirements.
• Must follow organization policies and procedures.
• Individuals in this position work in an outdoor environment and must be able to tolerate all climates.
• Must be able to sit/stand at a desk and utilize a computer, for extended periods of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, lift and grab; reach with hands and arms; push and pull; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; talk, see clearly, and hear.
  
  

Blue Ridge Power believes in taking care of our employees by offering benefits that support their physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 401k, Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Training and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, Hybrid Work Options, Remote Work Options, Dog-Friendly Offices, and much more!

Blue Ridge Power supports organizations local to our offices in Fayetteville, NC, and Asheville, NC, including the school systems, environmental groups, athletics, youth organizations, and more.

Blue Ridge Power is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.

Blue Ridge Power does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.