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Engineer/ Geologist/ Scientist

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JOB SUMMARY

Georgia Power is seeking an experienced geologist, engineer, or scientist to join our Environmental Affairs team in Atlanta, Georgia. This role will help support ash pond closure by tracking the status of engineering controls and associated systems, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and engaging with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) to maintain compliance with regulatory obligations related to closure, post-closure care, and full-scale groundwater corrective action. The ideal candidate is meticulous, intellectually curious, and motivated to work in the coal combustion residuals (CCR) rule compliance space. This position will collaborate closely with internal technical and regulatory teams, third-party consultants, regulators, vendors, and industry experts.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Track, document, and evaluate operational status and performance of engineering measures at CCR units.
  • Manage semiannual and annual regulatory reporting for system performance and effectiveness.
  • Maintain instrumentation supporting corrective action systems and engineering measures.
  • Coordinate routine maintenance, repairs, inspections, potentiometric surface tracking, and groundwater model updates with internal teams, consultants, and subcontractors.
  • Support compliance with applicable EPD regulations, CCR permit conditions, and closure and post-closure care requirements.
  • Develop and maintain operation and maintenance procedures, resiliency protocols, and implementation guidance.
  • Support pilot testing and technology evaluation for corrective actions to support groundwater remediation.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify and implement practical, cost-effective environmental solutions.
  • 10+ years working in groundwater, groundwater remediation, or environmental compliance in solid waste or CCR.
  • Experience in Georgia with CCR Solid Waste Permitting or CCR Rule compliance is required.

JOB & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Strong writing and speaking skills as well as experience with mechanical systems (air compressor, pump maintenance, water conveyance, telemetry, transducers, etc.).
  • Ability to work with limited supervision and maintain a flexible schedule, including up to 25% travel. This position is primarily located at the Georgia Power Corporate Headquarters in Atlanta, GA.
  • Skilled in problem-solving, groundwater corrective action, project management, and mentoring and developing others.
  • A degree in geology, engineering, or science (biology, chemistry, environmental science, etc.) is

preferred.

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Follow our core values of Safety, Inclusion, Integrity, and Performance.
  • Work well in teams and on your own.
  • Keen to grow in your career.
  • Able to build relationships and network.

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