EHS Consultant

Duke Energy Corporation

EHS Consultant supporting environmental compliance and permitting activities at Duke Energy. Collaborating with teams to ensure adherence to regulations and maintaining knowledge of environmental laws.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support to EHS staff and business unit partners
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Support permitting and compliance activities related to floodplain ordinances, wetlands, erosion and sediment control, stormwater, and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act
Maintain current knowledge of environmental laws and regulations
Serve as subject matter expert for designated environmental programs and related compliance issues
Support the implementation of procedures and programs to assist business units in complying with environmental laws and regulations
Assist with tracking regulatory changes, legislative activities, and industry standards
Work with internal Subject Matter Experts and regulatory authorities to interpret regulations and laws
Provide support for completion of regulatory-required and internal environmental reports
Assist with assigned environmental training programs
Participate in preparation, submittal and negotiation of permits and permit renewals with authorities
Communicate permit requirements to facilities
Strive to continually develop and improve job-related, technical knowledge and skill to ensure that department expectations are met

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or other related degree
In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, High School/GED and 4 years related work experience
Minimum 3 years related work experience for EHS Consultant
In lieu of Bachelor’s degree and 3 years' experience, High School/GED and 7 years related work experience
General understanding of Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), and Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Regulations
Experience with permitting and compliance activities related to floodplain ordinances, wetlands, erosion and sediment control, stormwater, and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act
Experience working with federal, state, or regulatory agencies
Experience in supporting environmental compliance at multiple facilities and/or within multiple regulatory jurisdictions
Ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully complete each of them within specified timeframes
Working toward certification(s) as an environmental professional (QEP, CHMM, PMP, etc.) is preferred
Excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with a customer-oriented focus

Benefits

Comp & perks

friendly work environment
opportunities for growth and development
recognition for your work
competitive pay and benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

environmental compliancepermitting activitiesregulatory reportingfloodplain ordinanceswetlands managementerosion and sediment controlstormwater managementregulatory interpretationenvironmental trainingenvironmental program management

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillscustomer-oriented focustime managementability to manage multiple priorities

Certifications

QEPCHMMPMP