Associate Environmental Science Consultant/ Environmental Science Consultant (Su

**Important Application Submission Information**In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, January 15, 2026## More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.**Job Summary*****“Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a different level within the job hierarchy”***The Water Resources Group conducts fisheries studies and water quality assessments, studies and provides consultation on fisheries and water quality matters to Duke Energy and its facilities.General responsibilities include:* Provide regulatory compliance support for generating facilities and company operations* Serve as an environmental subject matter expert in assigned functions* Maintain current knowledge of environmental laws and regulations and technical aspects of assigned areas of responsibility* Evaluate and review literature, standards, and guidelines in assigned areas of responsibility to ensure company compliance and determine implications on company programs and facility operations**Responsibilities*** Studies related to NPDES permit and/or Clean Water Act regulatory compliance* Studies related to FERC hydroelectric project licensing and/or license compliance* Studies related to NRC licensing activities for existing and new nuclear generation* Special studies of fisheries, natural resource and/or water quality issues* Data analysis and report writing* Participation in industry and professional groups in assigned area of responsibility**Basic/Required Qualifications***Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.*Associate EHS Consultant* Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Health and Safety or other related degree* In lieu of Bachelors degree, High School/GED and 4 years directly related work experienceEHS Consultant* Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Health and Safety or other related degree* Minimum 3 years related work experience* In lieu of Bachelors degree and 3 years' experience, a High School/GED and 7 years directly related work experience**Desired Qualifications*** Bachelors degree or higher in fisheries biology, wildlife biology, chemistry or other related natural science field of study* A minimum of 1 year directly-related work experience* Coursework, knowledge and/or experience in one or more of the following areas:

+ Fishery sampling techniques, including netting, electrofishing

+ Fresh water and marine fish taxonomy (larval, juvenile and adult)

+ Water sampling techniques

+ Water chemistry and water quality assessments

+ Electric power generation technologies* Boating and trailering experience* Familiarity with databases* Demonstrated ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment* Self-motivated and demonstrates strong initiative* Results oriented* One or more years' experience in power generation.* Some experience in negotiating with regulators or stakeholders.* Experience in supporting environmental compliance at multiple facilities within multiple regulatory jurisdictions.* Ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully complete each of them within specified timeframes.* Experience in managing personnel from diverse groups working toward a common goal or objective.* Knowledge of environmental regulatory compliance requirements, scientific practices and quality assurance principles.* Demonstrated effective communications skills (oral and written).* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management.* Demonstrated good interpersonal skills**Working Conditions*** Field work on lakes, reservoirs, rivers, ponds, streams and other water bodies (on and off company locations).* Travel to company locations and frequent overnight travel.* Frequent work in a field environment with exposure to all types of weather.* Moderately strenuous physical activity (water sampling, fish sampling, etc)* Office environment including computer use.* Occasional overtime, weekend, outage and callout work.**Specific Requirements*** Valid driver's license* Demonstrated good analytical and computer skills* With guidance can develop and implement systems and processes that comply with environmental laws and regulations, permit conditions, corporate policies, goals, and targets.* Understands project management concepts.****Travel Requirements****50+%### Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)Yes### Represented/Union PositionNo### Visa Sponsored PositionNo### Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr