Wgl - Hydrogeologist - Sr. Environmental Specialist

Job Description
***** Hybrid schedule 3 days in office required - Springfield, VA *****
Supports the development, evaluation, implementation, and continuous improvement of cost-effective programs and procedures to ensure company operations comply with regulatory and corporate environmental requirements at company's former manufactured gas plant (MGP) sites. Provides technical oversight of environmental investigation/remediation activities including hydrogeological investigations as well as delineation of potential contamination in other various potentially impacted media (sediment, soils, air), statistical analyses supporting contaminant delineation, remedy alternatives analyses, selection and implementation and compliance with monitoring requirements. This role also includes participating in the Department's on-call duty 24 hours/day, 7 days/week on a rotating basis to respond to environmental incidents and to implement appropriate responses as needed.
You Will

• Determines environmental compliance requirements and best management practices for former MGP sites
• Supports the development and management of the MGP Program through execution of environmental covenants, oversees environmental consultants, reviews and revises progress reports by deadlines, supports development of budget and payment of expenses, and works closely with regulators to meet compliance requirements.
• Negotiates permits and agreements with regulators and maintains compliance with such documents. Performs regulatory analysis, develops technical documentation, files government reports and maintains compliance records.
• Provides technical oversight of environmental investigation/remediation activities including hydrogeological investigations as well as delineation of potential contamination in other various potentially impacted media (sediment, soils, air), statistical analyses supporting contaminant delineation, remedy alternatives analyses, selection and implementation and compliance with monitoring requirements
• Participates in investigations, performs field studies, interprets hydrogeologic data, supports and monitors soil/groundwater/sediment remediation, and oversees contractors in the field.
• Identifies environmental liability concerns and develops recommendations to improve internal controls, policies and procedures to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.
• Supports MGP Program by assisting in preparing reports, memos, data tables, permit applications, maps, etc.
• Determines needs and maintains computer system/program requirements to optimize data collection, management, analysis, and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Hydrogeology, or relative technical/scientific discipline is required. Professional registration as a Geologist or an Engineer, preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in managing environmental investigations and remediation projects at complex Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) sites and/or former MGP sites.
• With a Bachelor's degree in a non-technical field, at least 8 years of professional experience in geological investigations, hydrogeologic applications, statistical analysis of hydrogeologic data, well design, rehabilitations and installations, well-field design, analytical and numerical groundwater flow and transport analyses and modeling or demonstrated equivalency of environmental compliance and remedial work experience. Or, with a non-technical bachelor's degree plus a Master's degree in a technical field, at least 5 years of professional experience in environmental compliance and remediation.
• Experience with field work (groundwater/soil monitoring and collection), monitoring, report writing and analysis, and remediation required. Experience with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)/CERLCA and knowledge of river sediment remediation preferred.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, remediation technologies, EPA analytical methods, relevant Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, and industry standards.
• General knowledge of natural gas industry operations and OSHA regulations preferred.
• Proven ability to use computer software and applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, Sharepoint, GIS, Bluebeam, Adobe, and other scientific or business software for data management, research, analysis and reporting purposes.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, 40 hour Hazwoper trained, and professional certifications as available.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply
Why work at AltaGas?
AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions - from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.
We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers' homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.
To learn more about our mission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvYAAg21IuU
WGL is an EO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
For U.S. hires: U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.