Environmental Engineer​/Scientist

Spire is hiring an Environmental Engineer/Scientist I in Birmingham, AL. The role involves field inspections, permitting, waste disposal, and remediation to support natural gas facilities. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, securing permits, managing waste disposal, and overseeing environmental projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate values of safety, inclusion, and integrity while collaborating with the team to enhance service and operational efficiency.
Position: Environmental Engineer/Scientist I
Company Overview

At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It’s a simple idea, but one that’s at the heart of our business. We’re dedicated to understanding our customers’ needs and goals to better serve them today and tomorrow. That’s why we’re always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team.

Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.
And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate our four essential behaviors that bring the Spire culture to life:
• We make it happen:
We are a company of go-getters, acting on every opportunity to help our company advance.
• We seek out perspective:
We challenge ourselves to be open to different ways of doing things, because learning from each other leads to breakthroughs.
• We collaborate:
We put teamwork first, bringing in everyone’s ideas, because our collective energy makes us stronger.
• We care:
We treat people how we want to be treated, listening closely and doing what’s right, even when it’s hard.By living our values and behaviors every day, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels welcome, respected and valued.
Summary

Spire is seeking an Environmental Engineer or Scientist I. The title of the successful candidate will be determined based on if the candidate is eligible for a PE certification. This position will be responsible for performing field inspections, permitting, waste disposal and remediation to support Spire's pipeline work and ongoing operation of natural gas facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities

Duties may include the following, as well as other responsibilities as assigned.
• Inspect Company facilities and projects for compliance of environmental and related regulations; provide recommendations for needed corrective or preventive actions with input from senior level employees.
• Perform reviews of projects flagged by Construction Engineering for environmental issues. May require input from senior department employees.
• Secure environmental permits and complete required regulatory submittals, especially disturbance/stormwater, hydrotest and floodplain permits. Oversee consultants performing permitting functions.
• Manage and arrange routine disposal of regulated wastes generated by the Company.
• Perform or oversee Phase I site investigations; assist with other remediation and risk mitigation projects.
• Track and prepare air permitting, records and submittals with assistance from more senior department employees.
• Maintain limited knowledge of applicable environmental regulations. Read and interpret applicable environmental regulations and apply lessons to inspections and compliance issues.
• Respond to environmental field incidents and employee questions or requests.
• Assist with regulated greenhouse gas data collection and reporting.
• Manage environmental projects with oversight, or portions of environmental projects. This includes bid proposal preparation, scheduling, limited oversight and budget tracking.
• Manage environmental concerns of Company employees, develop and conduct environmental training as necessary.Essential Characteristics and Competencies

• Customer-focused, team working and communicative

• Driven to take initiative and produce high-quality results

• Troubleshoots and solves problems

• Adapts to circumstances and needs

• Driven to advance and continue learning

• Strong ethics and integrity

• Dedicated to a safe work environment

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in order be productive with multiple concurrent tasks

• Energized by a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual’s unique skills and perspectives

• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people

• Effective active listening skills and a positive and can-do attitude
Supervisory Responsibilities
• N/A
Required Education (certifications, licenses)

• Engineering, Environmental Science, or similar technical degree…