Environmental Specialist III

Quanta Services • Birmingham, Alabama • 1w ago

About Us

Quanta Power Solutions brings together the industry-leading capabilities and resources of Quanta's operating companies to deliver complete EPC solutions. Our integrated approach spans power generation, battery energy storage, renewables, transmission, substation, and underground infrastructure — from concept to commissioning, we execute complex power infrastructure projects with the speed, certainty, and operational excellence our customers depend on.

At Quanta Power Solutions, we are driven by a culture of safety, integrity, and disciplined execution — and we're building a team that shares that commitment.

About this Role

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking an Environmental Specialist III that is responsible for coordinating and overseeing environmental compliance, permitting, and environmental management activities for power generation and energy infrastructure projects. This position serves as a senior environmental resource to project management, engineering, construction, and field operations teams, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, permit conditions, and company standards.

The Environmental Specialist III provides technical guidance on environmental requirements, evaluates potential environmental risks, supports permitting strategies, and works proactively to resolve compliance issues throughout project development, construction, commissioning, and closeout. This role requires strong technical knowledge, independent judgment, and the ability to coordinate complex environmental activities across multiple project stakeholders.

What You'll Do

Environmental Compliance and Regulatory Oversight

Coordinate environmental compliance activities across power generation EPC projects, including natural gas facilities, renewable energy projects, and battery energy storage systems.

Interpret environmental regulations, permit conditions, and agency requirements to determine project obligations and develop practical compliance strategies.

Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental requirements related to air quality, water quality, stormwater, waste management, erosion and sediment control, and other environmental considerations.

Identify potential environmental compliance risks and develop recommendations to mitigate impacts to project schedules, budgets, and execution.

Support environmental compliance reviews, internal audits, regulatory inspections, and corrective action programs.

Evaluate proposed project activities and construction methods for potential environmental impacts and regulatory implications.

Maintain awareness of regulatory changes and communicate relevant requirements to project teams.

Environmental Permitting and Project Development

Lead or coordinate environmental permitting activities, including identifying required permits, developing permitting schedules, tracking submittals, and monitoring approval milestones.

Coordinate with engineering, project management, environmental consultants, and regulatory agencies to support timely permit approvals.

Review environmental permit applications, technical reports, environmental assessments, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.

Evaluate environmental constraints during project planning and development and communicate potential impacts to project leadership.

Support environmental requirements for site development, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.

Track permit conditions and ensure applicable requirements are incorporated into project plans, construction documents, and field procedures.

Assist with evaluating environmental risks associated with project changes, site modifications, and construction sequencing.

Field Environmental Management

Conduct and oversee environmental inspections at construction sites and operating facilities to verify compliance with environmental permits and management plans.

Evaluate site conditions and construction activities for environmental risks, including stormwater discharges, erosion, sedimentation, spills, and improper waste handling.

Oversee implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, and other applicable environmental management plans.

Identify deficiencies, communicate findings to project leadership, and coordinate timely corrective and preventive actions.

Provide technical support during environmental incidents, investigations, and regulatory inquiries.

Coordinate with construction managers, subcontractors, and field personnel to address environmental concerns and implement appropriate mitigation measures.

Support commissioning and turnover activities to ensure environmental requirements are addressed before project completion.

Reporting, Documentation, and Audits

Prepare, review, and maintain environmental compliance reports, inspection records, monitoring data, permit documentation, and regulatory submissions.

Oversee environmental compliance tracking systems, permit registers, reporting calendars, and corrective action logs.

Ensure environmental records are complete, accurate, organized, and available for audits or regulatory review.

Analyze environmental inspection findings and compliance trends to identify recurring issues and recommend improvements.

Coordinate responses to environmental information requests, agency inquiries, and audit findings.

Support the development and maintenance of environmental procedures, plans, and project-specific compliance documentation.

Project Coordination and Technical Guidance

Serve as a senior environmental resource to project management, engineering, construction, safety, and operations personnel.

Communicate environmental requirements and potential compliance concerns to project stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.

Provide guidance to Environmental Specialists and other project personnel on inspections, permitting, reporting, and environmental best practices.

Coordinate environmental consultants, subcontractors, and external service providers to support project requirements.

Participate in project planning meetings, risk reviews, construction readiness reviews, and project status meetings as needed.

Recommend improvements to environmental processes, project controls, and compliance practices to support consistent execution across projects.

Environmental Risk Management and Continuous Improvement

Identify environmental risks that could affect project cost, schedule, regulatory compliance, or operational readiness.

Develop and recommend mitigation strategies to reduce environmental impacts and prevent noncompliance.

Support the integration of environmental considerations into project planning, construction execution, and commissioning activities.

Evaluate lessons learned and recurring compliance issues to strengthen environmental management practices.

Support environmental training and awareness initiatives for project teams and subcontractors.

Promote a proactive environmental compliance culture focused on accountability, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Natural Resources, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

Five to eight years of progressive experience in environmental compliance, environmental permitting, construction environmental management, or a related discipline.

Demonstrated experience coordinating environmental compliance activities for construction, industrial, energy, or infrastructure projects.

Strong working knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and permitting requirements.

Experience with environmental inspections, compliance audits, regulatory reporting, and corrective action management.

Experience supporting environmental permitting and implementing permit conditions during project execution.

Familiarity with stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, spill prevention, waste management, and environmental monitoring.

Ability to independently evaluate environmental issues, recommend solutions, and coordinate corrective actions.

Strong project coordination, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Ability to travel to project sites as needed and work in active construction and industrial environments.

Preferred

Experience supporting power generation, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), industrial construction, or energy infrastructure projects.

Familiarity with natural gas-fired power plants, combined-cycle or simple-cycle facilities, renewable energy projects, battery energy storage systems, or other large-scale energy infrastructure.

Knowledge of the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and applicable state environmental regulations.

Experience coordinating complex environmental permits and working directly with regulatory agencies.

Experience reviewing environmental assessments, technical studies, permit applications, and environmental management plans.

Relevant environmental certifications or training, such as Qualified Credentialed Inspector (QCI), Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI), or comparable credentials, where applicable.

Experience mentoring junior environmental personnel or providing technical guidance to project teams.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work may be performed in an office, at active construction sites, and at operating industrial or power generation facilities.

Travel to project locations may be required based on project demands.

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and navigate active construction sites while adhering to applicable personal protective equipment (PPE) and site safety requirements.

Ability to communicate effectively with project stakeholders, prepare technical documentation, and manage multiple project priorities.

What You'll Get

Competitive Compensation

Weekly Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Equal Employment Opportunity

Quanta Power Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.