Job Description
Environmental Compliance Specialist (EH&S)
Location: Denver, CO
City Light & Power (CLP) is a leading private electric utility provider with 40+ years of experience delivering reliable, modern power distribution infrastructure for federal, municipal, and utility customers across the U.S. CLP plays a key role in powering U.S. military installations-upgrading and operating high-voltage electrical systems that enhance reliability and reinforce energy resilience nationwide. We're known for pioneering public-private partnerships in municipal street lighting and advancing innovative energy solutions, including microgrids and renewable energy integration.
City Light & Power (CLP) / CLP Engineering is proud to be recognized by The Denver Post as one of
Colorado's Top Workplaces for 2025 and 2026-a reflection of our people-first culture, collaborative environment, and commitment to meaningful work.
About the Role:
The Environmental Compliance Specialist supports the execution of CLP's environmental compliance programs by ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. This role is responsible for day-to-day compliance activities including reporting, audits, inspections, and documentation, with a focus on maintaining regulatory compliance across operations.
What you'll do:
- Prepare and submit environmental reports to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including NPDES permits and multi-state reporting requirements.
- Manage environmental permits, reporting schedules, and compliance obligations to ensure timely and accurate regulatory submissions.
- Monitor and maintain compliance with CARB requirements and track SF₆ inventory, usage, emissions, and associated regulatory reporting.
- Maintain environmental records, emissions data, permits, and compliance documentation in an organized, audit-ready manner.
- Support internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews, including corrective action tracking and resolution.
- Coordinate hazardous waste management activities, including generator status compliance (SQG/LQG), waste handling, storage, transportation, and disposal in accordance with RCRA and state regulations.
- Ensure proper labeling, storage, tracking, and documentation of hazardous materials and waste.
- Conduct field and construction site inspections to verify environmental compliance and identify corrective actions.
- Partner with operations and field personnel to implement environmental programs, provide compliance guidance, and ensure adherence to environmental requirements.
- Assist with environmental incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
- Develop and maintain SOPs, checklists, and compliance procedures to support consistent execution and regulatory compliance.
- Stay current on environmental regulations and industry best practices.
- Perform other environmental compliance and EH&S-related duties as assigned.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- 4+ years of environmental compliance or EH&S experience.
- Experience with NPDES permitting, CARB reporting, SF₆ emissions reporting, environmental audits, and inspections.
- Knowledge of PFAS management and EPA regulations, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA, and RCRA.
- Experience with air compliance, permitting, chemical inventory management, and environmental documentation.
- Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Experience working in utility, construction, industrial, energy, or infrastructure environments preferred.
- Familiarity with California and New York environmental regulations preferred.
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour and/or OSHA 30-Hour certifications preferred.
- High-voltage utility or infrastructure experience is a plus.
- Ability to travel overnight up to 30%
Work Authorization
- You must be able to work in the US without a work visa sponsorship.
Benefits & Compensation:
- We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k with company contribution, paid time off and paid holidays.
- Annual Salary range: $80,000 - $90,000 plus eligible to participate in Short Term Incentive Plan
- We reserve the right to pay more or less than the posted salary range based on factors unrelated to sex.
Work Environment:
We're a
family-owned company, and we build our culture the same way-intentionally. We know that people do their best work when they enjoy where they work.
To learn more visit our website at www.clpinc.com
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.