Environmental Science Specialist

Portland General Electric seeks an Environmental Science Specialist for their Hydro Environmental team in Oregon. This onsite role involves leading water quality compliance, managing environmental requirements for hydroelectric facilities, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in environmental science and strong leadership skills. The position includes occasional travel for monitoring support and offers opportunities for impactful projects and career development.
Position: 6196 - Environmental Science Specialist
Location: Oregon

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Are you passionate about protecting our environment while driving innovation in the energy sector? Join PGE as an Environmental Science Specialist and make a lasting impact on our region's sustainable future!
Summary

We are seeking a water quality specialist to join our Hydro Environmental team, which includes water quality specialists, biologists, technicians, recreation specialists, and licensing experts. This team manages the environmental requirements of the FERC licenses at hydroelectric facilities on the Clackamas, Willamette, and Deschutes rivers.

This onsite role is based at our Clackamas Hydro location in Estacada, OR. The incumbent will lead the implementation of temperature and mercury TMDLs, NPDES permits, and 401 water quality certification programs for the Clackamas and Willamette Hydro Projects. Responsibilities include overseeing public health and safety monitoring plans related to total dissolved gas, dissolved oxygen, and cyano

HABs. Travel to the Pelton Round Butte Project in Madras, OR, 1-2 times per month, will be required for water quality monitoring support.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead research and assessments for PGE projects
• Develop solutions to environmental risks and ensure compliance
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address environmental challenges
• Apply expertise in wildlife biology, fisheries, archaeology, ecology, or water quality
• Help shape PGE's environmental training programs
The Ideal Candidate
• 5+ years of experience in environmental science;
Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred
• Deep knowledge of environmental regulations and practices
• Ability to adapt and solve problems in dynamic settings
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Experience with water quality compliance and permits, including temperature and mercury TMDLs, NPDES permits, and 401 certifications
Physical Capabilities
• Travel:
Occasional overnight trips
• Fieldwork:
Long days, lifting up to 50 lbs, working on unstable surfaces, in elevated or confined spaces, and over rough terrain
What We Offer
• Impactful projects shaping sustainable energy's future
• Career development in a supportive environment
• Opportunities to present research at conferences
• Competitive salary and benefits

If you're ready to apply your environmental expertise to create a greener future with a leading energy company, we want to hear from you!
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