Senior Environmental Scientist

Senior Environmental Scientist

Location: Casa Grande, AZ, US

This role is responsible for managing air, water, and waste regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will serve as the Generating Station's on-site environmental lead, supporting safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible plant operations.

What You'll Do

• Ensure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including air quality, water discharge, and waste management requirements.
• Monitor and manage air emissions, including CEMS (Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems), and support permit reporting for Pinal County and ADEQ.
• Oversee waste, water, stormwater management, and NPDES permitting compliance, including regular inspections and sampling.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams in accordance with applicable standards, ensuring proper documentation and disposal.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate environmental reports to regulatory agencies, including Title V reporting.
• Lead internal environmental audits and support third-party or agency inspections.
• Develop and maintain environmental compliance programs, including training for plant staff on best practices and regulatory updates.
• Act as the primary environmental liaison for several SRP Generating Stations, coordinating with regulatory agencies.
• Participate in incident investigations and support root cause analysis for environmental events or permit deviations.
• Track and interpret regulatory changes and assess impacts on plant operations, recommending necessary actions or changes.
• Support plant operations and maintenance teams with environmental permitting for equipment changes or upgrades.
• Maintain environmental records and data systems to ensure compliance and readiness for audits or inspections.
• Promote environmental stewardship and continuous improvement through sustainability initiatives and proactive compliance strategies.

Employee must work safely and efficiently in the performance of their job duties. Must maintain effective working relationships with other employees, customers and the public. Must have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and accurately and legibly complete applicable paperwork. May be required to work a reasonable amount of overtime. Other duties as assigned.

Education

A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is required.

Experience

This position may be filled at one of three levels outlined below, based on the candidate's relevant experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and competencies.

• Level 1 – Associate: Requires up to two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Level 2 – Journey: Requires a minimum of two (2) years and less than five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Level 3 – Senior: Requires five (5) or more years of relevant experience.

Eligibility for advancement (progression) to the next level in the same role is based on overall job performance, mastery of all functional responsibilities, and time in position, as assessed by the supervisor.

Additional Requirements and Qualifications

Responsibly manage project budgets and schedules. Provide information, answers, and responsible solutions to support the reliable operation of the generating station. Represent SRP when contacting customers and outside agencies. Write specifications for contract with suppliers of equipment and services. Occasionally travel to suppliers facilities, industry organizational functions and SRP facilities. Work effectively with various organizational groups within SRP. Ability to use engineering tools required for the job (i.e., computer, test equipment, etc.). Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver's license

Not A Hybrid Workplace

This position is 100% on site. Hybrid/Telework is not available.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law. Work Authorization All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.