EHS Consultant – Remediation, Intern/Co-op Conversion

dukeenergy

Environmental remediation consultant managing Duke Energy capital projects, compliance, and cleanup activities in Florida. Supporting substation assessments, Brownfields, and contaminated-site programs.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeSt. Petersburg • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing environmental assessment and remediation projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while effectively managing project budgets and contractor coordination. Strong ability to develop strategic plans and provide consultation on EHS programs and policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Environmental Assessment ManagementRegulatory ComplianceProject Budget ManagementEHS Program DevelopmentContractor Coordination

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Hard Skills

Environmental RemediationProject ManagementTechnical Strategy DevelopmentFinancial ReportingSite AssessmentRisk MitigationWaste ManagementContaminated Site CleanupHazardous Waste OperationsRegulatory Strategic Planning

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingConsultationCommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional EngineerProject Management ProfessionalCertified Safety ProfessionalQualified Environmental ProfessionalCertified Hazardous Materials ManagerCertified Industrial HygienistProfessional Geologist

Industry Keywords

EHS PracticesFlorida Department of Environmental ProtectionUnderground Storage Tank ProgramsEnvironmental ComplianceLegislative Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all aspects of assigned capital projects requiring environmental assessment and remediation
Select contractors and coordinate procurement
Manage project budgets and finances
Develop project regulatory strategic plans
Ensure project environmental compliance
Develop remediation site assessment and corrective action technical strategies
Prepare project documentation and internal reports
Provide routine financial summaries to business unit project managers
Engage subject matter experts and Environmental and Safety Field Support as needed
Provide environmental reports for regulatory compliance and internal customers
Monitor EHS practices to facilitate compliance and mitigate risks
Research, develop, and evaluate intermediate-level EHS programs, policies, and activities
Provide information and consultation to management and assigned customers on EHS programs and policies
Support regulatory, legislative, industry standards, training, procedures, and compliance program activities
Work with federal, state, and local regulatory authorities with leadership guidance
Support internal and external industry committees and teams
Develop positive working relationships with peers, customers, employees, and management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Science, Health and Safety, Engineering, or another related degree
Alternatively, high school/GED and 7 years of related work experience
Duke Energy internship or co-op experience
Valid driver's license
Ability to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or Health and Safety desired
Four years of experience working on environmental assessment and remediation projects preferred
Experience with Florida Department of Environmental Protection Chapter 62-780 Contaminated Site Cleanup Criteria preferred
Working knowledge of Florida contaminated site, waste management, and Underground Storage Tank (UST) programs preferred
40-hour hazardous waste operations and emergency response training with 8-hour refreshers in good standing per OSHA requirements preferred
Professional Engineer, Project Management Professional, CSP, QEP, CHMM, CIH, or Professional Geologist certification desired
Willingness and ability to travel 15–25%
Ability to perform occasional mildly strenuous physical activity, including extensive walking on uneven surfaces and climbing stairs/ladders
Occasional overtime, weekend, outage, and callout work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Hybrid work arrangement after the onboarding period
Relocation assistance provided (as applicable)
15–25% travel requirement
Equal Opportunity Employer