Associate EHS Consultants (Scientists)

Employer
Duke Energy (Water Resources Team )
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

The Water Resources team is seeking two (2) entry level Associate EHS Consultants (Scientists). Employees at this level provide support in scientific areas of specialization with some supervision. Employees in these positions provide technical direction and oversight for functional areas in the natural or data sciences (e.g. fisheries, water quality, meteorology, data analytics). These positions provide critical operational support to nuclear, fossil, and hydro power generation stations and ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations (e.g., NPDES, Clean Water Act, FERC, NRC). 

 

It is anticipated one of the open positions will primarily support meteorological instrumentation and data management. For this position, a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in meteorology, data management/analytics, or one of the natural sciences with coursework or background in meteorology and data management/analytics is preferred.

 

The second position will primarily support fisheries surveys and surface water quality investigations and assessments. For this position, a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in fisheries, environmental science, or one of the natural sciences is preferred.  Job duties and responsibilities for each position will be assigned based on workload and the successful candidate's education and experience.

 

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Science, or other related field of study.
  • In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) years of directly related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in fisheries, wildlife biology, chemistry, meteorology, data science, or other related natural science field of study, OR a high school diploma/GED and 4+ years of directly related technical experience.
  • Knowledge of environmental regulatory compliance requirements, scientific practices, and quality assurance principles.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills (oral and written).
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated analytical and computer skills.
  • With guidance can develop and implement systems and processes that comply with environmental laws and regulations, permit conditions, corporate policies, goals, and targets.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully complete each of them within specified timeframes.
  • Self-motivated and demonstrates strong initiative.
  • Results oriented.

Desired Qualifications

  • 1+ years of directly related work experience.
  • Master’s degree or higher in fisheries, wildlife biology, chemistry, meteorology, data science, or other related natural science field of study.
  • Coursework, knowledge and/or experience in two or more of the following areas:
  • Meteorology
  • Data science and analytics
  • Electronics
  • Fishery sampling techniques
  • Fish taxonomy
  • Water sampling techniques
  • Water quality assessments
  • Hydraulic modeling
  • Electric power generation technologies
  • Understands project management concepts.
  • Experience supporting environmental compliance.
  • Experience trailering and operating boats.
Job Field:
Fisheries
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
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Salary:
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Job Benefits:

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