WBS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Environmental Specialist - Air Quality (Environmental Consultant) in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location. This position currently offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement (remote/on-site) with time spent in the Milwaukee office.
The position also requires occasional travel throughout southeast Wisconsin. One must be available to work outside of normal business hours as needed (i.e. weekends and nights).
This position is part of a job family (Environmental Consultant, Senior Environmental Consultant, and Principal Environmental Consultant) where experience will be the determining factor.

ABOUT US

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.
As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.
If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you’re driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.

JOB SUMMARY

The Environmental Consultant is the responsible for all compliance activities related to generating facilities and other combined reporting for the generating fleet. This position tracks Federal and State air quality regulations. Additionally, this position will be the subject matter expert (SME) for our New Source Review (NSR) air permitting program and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) process, with a near-term emphasis on supporting our 5-year capital plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or related field
• 2+ years of experience as an Associate Environmental Consultant with demonstrated ability to perform the requirements of that position or some combination of an advanced degree in physical sciences, environmental sciences, engineering or related field and years of experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of air permitting experience
• Strong technical understanding of government regulations, air quality, or environmental science
• Excellent computer skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office application
  End Date: 09/24/2025
  Pay Range Minimum: $76,932.70
  Pay Range Maximum: $152,615.06
  The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.
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• Manage activities and company’s position to support local, state and federal legislative and regulatory initiatives.
• Provide environmental support on medium to large projects. Develop scope, overall technical design and project estimates, issue resolution and resource management.
• Identify, implement, and maintain key performance and process metrics to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the environmental processes, procedures, and contractors.
• Lead the design, decision making and recommendation in environmental program design discussions.
• Air permitting activities involve:
• Conduct initial permitting applicability assessments for proposed projects
• Work with project teams and leadership on permitting strategy and development
• Assist with data collection and review
• Participate in project meetings
• Prepare air permit applications
• Work with state and federal permitting authorities
• Review and prepare comments on draft permits and attend public hearings;
• Assist with preparation of PSCW submittals and participate in the project review and approval process
• Ensure final permits and related documents are complete and accurate.
• Compliance activities for our facilities involve:
• Semiannual and annual compliance reporting
• Annual compliance certification
• Annual emission inventory reporting
• Quarterly excess emission reporting
• Compliance testing
• Operating permit and revisions
• Construction permits
• DNR audits
• Annual NSR reporting for major projects
• Monthly records verification for all permit related records
• Maintain and update the various compliance plans, including the Malfunction Prevention and Abatement Plan, Fugitive Dust Control Plan, Compliance Assurance Monitoring Plan
• Analyze and, if required, permit new projects as needed.
• Support to facility day-to-day compliance and guidance.
• Member of the Emergency Incident Response Team (EIRT) supporting environmental spill response across the corporation