EHS Consultant (Environmental Operations - Air)

Important Application Submission Information In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 1159 PM on Tuesday, June 9, 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. Position Summary This position provides support to other EHS staff and business unit partners to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and alignment with corporate environmental policies and procedures. The successful candidate will conduct air permitting and compliance activities to support plant operations and business units across the company. The position will be responsible for maintaining current knowledge of environmental laws and regulations and working knowledge of technical aspects of regulatory requirements. This position works with and under the guidance of experienced team members, using established procedures to support environmental technical growth. Responsibilities Serves as subject matter expert for designated environmental programs and related compliance issues and supports company’s environmental goals, strategies, programs, and processes. Supports the implementation of procedures and programs to assist business units in complying with environmental laws and regulations. Assists with tracking regulatory changes, legislative activities, and industry standards. Under direction, works with internal Subject Matter Experts and federal, state, and local regulatory authorities to interpret regulations and laws. May support Duke Energy participation on various internal/external industry committees and teams. Provide support for completion of regulatory-required and internal environmental reports. This includes the review of complex data to ensure accuracy and compliance with monitoring standards and permit limits. Assists with assigned environmental training programs. Participates in preparation, submittal and negotiation of air permits and permit renewals with federal, state, and local authorities. Assists with communication of air permit requirements to facilities. Works with other EHS professionals and facility personnel to update various facility plans and documents that require knowledge and experience while minimizing impacts to operational activities. Works with others to support accomplishment of work unit goals and enhance company reputation through effective planning, organizing, communicating, and scheduling of environmental work activities. Works with others to support the department’s routine and special projects to accomplish business objectives. Strives to continually develop and improve job-related, technical knowledge and skill to ensure that department expectations are met. Basic/Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or other related degree. Minimum 3 years related work experience. In lieu of Bachelor’s degree and 3 years' experience, High School/GED and 7 years related work experience. Desired Qualifications General understanding of Clean Air Act (CAA), North Carolina and South Carolina Air Regulations. Experience with air permitting and compliance activities. Experience working with federal, state, or regulatory agencies. Experience in supporting environmental compliance at multiple facilities and/or within multiple regulatory jurisdictions. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel Ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully complete each of them within specified timeframes. Experience working with diverse groups toward the successful execution of a common goal or objective. Excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with a customer-oriented focus. Working Conditions Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility. Office environment with exposure to PC terminal and keyboard Outside work during all seasons. Occasional overtime, weekend, outage and callout work. Field, work site, facility visitation required. Vehicle travel involved to field locations, typical travel safety factors Specific Requirements Valid driver's license Travel Requirements 5-15% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No Represented/Union Position No Visa Sponsored Position No Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications. Privacy Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA) Terms of Use Accessibility Current Duke Energy Employees Current employees should utilize the internal career page to