Environmental Engineer or Environmental Specialist

Minnkota Power Cooperative is hiring an Environmental Engineer or Specialist for their Milton R. Young Station in Center, ND. The role involves water/wastewater permitting, compliance activities, developing strategies for regulations, and managing environmental programs. A relevant Bachelor's degree is preferred. The position offers a salary starting at $70,560 and includes comprehensive benefits. Career growth and development are emphasized within the cooperative.
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Environmental Engineer or Environmental Specialist

Minnkota Power is seeking qualified candidates for an Environmental Engineer or Environmental Specialist to work primarily in the water/wastewater program at the Milton R. Young Station located near Center, ND. The Milton R. Young Station is a two-unit coal-fired power plant, providing a stable energy source for our cooperative member-owners. The station is located 35 miles from Bismarck, North Dakota, a growing and progressive city with many recreational opportunities.
• Perform water/wastewater environmental permitting and compliance activities under the ND Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program
• Ensure compliance with facility permits, rules and regulations.
• Developing compliance strategies for new environmental regulations
• Communicate environmental objectives to other plant departments.
• Manage the TRI, SPCC, TSCA, SARA Tier II programs.
• Participate on project teams.
• Manage water/wastewater construction projects.
• Provide environmental training to plant personnel.

The position may require a Bachelor of Science degree preferably in Civil, Geological, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering however other degrees in related fields of science will also be considered. Although utility water/wastewater experience is preferred, any utility experience in environmental programs will be considered.

The pay range for this position begins at $70,560 per year. Appropriate compensation will be determined based on a candidate's skills, education, and any previous relevant experience.

Benefits

Minnkota Power Cooperative supports employees through a strong total compensation package that includes a competitive pay and benefits package, along with career growth opportunities. The cooperative offers:
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Disability insurance
• Paid leave: Holidays and floating holidays, Vacation, Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care
• Educational assistance
• Membership in select professional organizations

Minnkota Power Cooperative makes career growth and development a priority by creating a challenging and rewarding work environment. For more information regarding this job and our online application go to www.Minnkota.com. Resumes will not be accepted without a completed application.

Minnkota Power Cooperative is an EEO/AAP/Female/Minority/Disabled/Vets Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)