Job Description

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation, distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies. We employ over 7,000 people in our energy companies and service subsidiaries. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters.

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation, distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies. Our family of companies is committed to delivering world-class reliability and the very best customer care anywhere. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters.

WBS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking an Environmental Specialist – Remediation or Sr Environmental Specialist - Remediation (Environmental Consultant/Sr)  in our Milwaukee, WI location. A hybrid work arrangement (remote/in office) is currently available for this position.

This position is part of a job family (Environmental Consultant/Senior Environmental Consultant) where experience will be the determining factor. 

This position is responsible for developing creative and cost effective solutions for a wide range of environmental issues. They will lead projects required to implement the company's environmental strategy, advocacy, policy development, compliance programs and underlying regulatory requirements (enterprise wide or client specific), either independently or as a member of a team.

The successful applicant must be able to interface with all levels of management and represented personnel, manage vendors and be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, consultants and regulators. This position requires a sound overall knowledge of local, state and federal environmental regulations, and the utility industry. 

Work assignments may potentially include 24x7 coverage, including emergency response or planned off-hours work. Some travel is required.

• Provide environmental support to the company’s manufactured gas plant (MGP) program.
  • Develop and implement an overall environmental strategy for projects including upland and sediment sites including scope, overall technical design and project estimates, issue resolution and resource management.
  • Oversee outside environmental consultant soil, groundwater, soil vapor and sediment investigation development and execution and work with regulators to propose and implement remedial action.
  • Lead regulatory communications with agencies, including the USEPA, IEPA and WDNR including meetings and reporting.
  • Collaborate with other remediation team members in identifying opportunities to move sites forward. 
• Support substation environmental investigation and remediation during retirement or upgrades. 
• Spill response as part of the company’s Emergency Incident Response Team.
• Manage activities and company’s position to support local, state and federal legislative and regulatory initiatives.
• Identify, implement, and maintain key performance and process metrics to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the environmental processes, procedures, and contractors.
• Lead the design, decision making and recommendation in environmental program design discussions. 

• Bachelors’ Degree in Physical Sciences, Environmental Science, or Engineering.
• 2 - 4 years’ experience as an Environmental Consultant with demonstrated ability to perform the requirements of the position or some combination of an advanced degree in physical sciences, environmental sciences, engineering or related field and years of experience.
• Strong communication and analytical skills, organizational skills, leadership qualities and overall knowledge of state and federal regulations affecting the utility industry is required.
• Excellent computer skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, are essential.

• 2+ years of environmental remediation experience.
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour certification.
• Project or task management experience.
• Experience with site remediation under WDNR NR 700 and USEPA CERCLA regulations.
• Experience with strategic soils management and remediation as part of site redevelopment.
• Strong team player that can manage and contribute to several projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Wellness Incentive
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance. Benefits begin on day one of employment.
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance Benefits
• Paid Vacation and Holidays

Pay Range Minimum : $74,692.28 

Pay Range Maximum : $128,844.04 

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

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