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Environmental Science and Policy Jobs at SRP

As the nation’s oldest multipurpose Federal Reclamation Project, SRP was founded on the principle of resource stewardship. Today, our passion for sustainability and innovation has only grown, and we need talented individuals like you to help us move our critical work forward.

About Environmental Science and Policy at SRP

We’re modernizing and securing our grid, expanding our renewable energy offerings, curbing our shared carbon footprint and conserving our natural resources to help meet the evolving water and power needs of the communities we serve.

The SRP Environmental Services (ES) team’s mission is to provide leadership and guidance to ensure environmental compliance while controlling liabilities and costs. Working collaboratively with regulatory agencies and stakeholders, the ES team develops innovative policies, programs and technologies to promote sustainable water and power resources.  

Those who join SRP’s dynamic ES team can make a positive impact in the laboratory or in the field, setting policy and strategy, analyzing air/water quality data, and protecting Arizona’s native plants and wildlife.  

Opportunities include:

Environmental Scientist (Lab, Compliance, Engineer) 

Environmental Lab & Field Services: 

  • Environmental Scientist 
  • Environmental Laboratory Scientist 
  • Environmental Resource Technician 
  • Environmental Policy & Strategy 

 

Policy Analyst: (Must have a minimum of five years utility-related experience in planning, environmental affairs, public affairs or finance preferred for senior-level roles. Must be highly specialized in the area of utility regulation, economics and operations, especially as it relates to climate change, reregulation, rate structures and utility financing requirements.) 

  • Environmental policy, regulatory and legislative analysis 
  • Member organization coordination 
  • Environmental policy strategic development 
  • Environmental policy communications 

 

Biological & Cultural Resource Services: Environmental Compliance Scientist

  • Arizona Native Plant Law Compliance 
  • Biological Surveys and Clearances 
  • Clean Water Act 404/401 Permitting 
  • Cultural Resource Surveys 
  • Endangered Species Act Compliance & Policy 
  • Environmental Studies to Support Regulatory Approvals 
  • Habitat Conservation Plans 
  • Invasive/Nuisance Species Management 
  • National Environmental Policy Act Planning and Documentation 
  • National and State Historic Preservation Act Compliance 
  • Watershed Protection, Restoration and Management Partnerships 
  • Air Quality Services 

 

Environmental Compliance Scientist/Engineer: 

  • Utilize advanced air quality knowledge for preparing air quality permit application(s) and compliance-related documentation.  
  • Ensure compliance with applicable air quality rules and regulations.   
  • Stay abreast of environmental issues that may impact SRP operations. 

 

Water Quality & Waste Management Services: Environmental Compliance Scientist and Environmental Compliance Scientist/Engineer

  • Utilize advanced water quality knowledge for preparing water quality permit application(s) and compliance-related documentation.  
  • Ensure compliance with applicable water quality rules and regulations.  
  • Stay abreast of environmental issues that may impact SRP operations. 

What Environmental Science Jobs at SRP Look Like

SRP’s talented teams conduct science-based regulatory and compliance work to support our sustainability goals. 

In the field, that could include water and waste sample collections, field equipment maintenance and field analytical services. In the lab, that could include working on and with inorganic and organic chemistry, trace metals, microbiology and hazardous waste characterization as well as providing Arizona Department of Health Services regulatory compliance support.
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    “I really admire SRP’s conservation ethic that goes above and beyond to preserve places important in our history. I’ve got the best job in the world.”

    Dan Garcia, Archaeologist, Senior Environmental Compliance Scientist

“I really admire SRP’s conservation ethic that goes above and beyond to preserve places important in our history. I’ve got the best job in the world.”

Dan Garcia, Archaeologist, Senior Environmental Compliance Scientist

What Environmental Policy Jobs at SRP Look Like

Environmental policy at SRP is a meaningful and rewarding job. With a goal of protecting natural resources and promoting sustainability, team members in this field help ensure compliance with regulations, encourage conservation and more. Learn more about our efforts here.

What Environmental Policy Jobs at SRP Look Like

Environmental policy at SRP is a meaningful and rewarding job. With a goal of protecting natural resources and promoting sustainability, team members in this field help ensure compliance with regulations, encourage conservation and more. Learn more about our efforts here.

Advancing Through Your Environmental Career

Career Pathway to Policy Analyst: Begin your career at SRP with an internship while you are completing a bachelor’s degree with an Environmental/Sustainability focus, business focus and/or biology/chemistry focus. Once graduated, you can apply for the two-year Business Analyst Rotation Program, helping advance you into placement as an Analyst 1, 2 or Senior in Environmental Policy & Strategy.  

Career Pathway to Scientist: A bachelor's degree in environmental science or a science-related field (biology, chemistry or engineering) is needed for an entry-level job such as a field analyst or research assistant. At least three years experience is most typical to move into higher-level Environmental Scientist roles. Typically a master’s degree is needed for more advanced positions, such as project leader or program manager. 

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