--- title: Environmental Specialist at Constellation description: Constellation is hiring for the Environmental Specialist role in Braceville, IL. Pays $78.1K–$99K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/environmental-specialist-at-constellation-01a0d12f-66f8-7722-ac2d-4bd539eaef4d date: 2026-09-28T13:42:25Z og_description: Join Constellation as Environmental Specialist in Braceville, IL. Pays $78.1K–$99K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/zphj2s.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Constellation](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/constellation-energy?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Braceville, IL | | **Salary** | $78.1K/yr - $99K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 22, 2026 | ## Description **Environmental Specialist/Sr Environmental Specialist** **Braidwood Nuclear Power Station in Braceville, IL is looking for an exceptional addition to their team as an Environmental Specialist or a Sr Environmental Specialist!** **This is a multi-level role that can be filled at the** **Environmental Specialist or Sr Environmental Specialist** **levels.** **Please see the job description below for minimum qualifications for each level.** **Who We Are** As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes. Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow. **Total Rewards** Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more. **Environmental Specialist, Job Code XBDH** **Expected salary range of $78,100 to $99,000**, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k). **Sr Environmental Specialist, Job Code XBDJ** **Expected salary range of $113,400 to $126,000**, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k). **Primary Purpose of Position** Responsible for providing independent technical, regulatory, program support, and expertise on Constellation Nuclear Environmental compliance issues and projects in all relevant environmental areas. Serve as the program owner and administrator working with functional areas for assigned programs that directly affect the compliance status of the facility (e.g., Air Permits, DOT shipment of hazardous wastes, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste regulations, storage tanks, drinking water, Spill Prevention Control Countermeasure, Superfund Amendments Reauthorization Act (SARA)/Emergency Plan Community Right to Know Act (EPRA), International Standardization Organization/Environmental Management System, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) chemical safety, Hazmat). Attends and presents at leadership meetings. Responsible for working with industry trade groups and regulatory agencies to increase knowledge base and influence programs, projects and regulations. Develops relationships with stakeholders and is recognized by peers in at least one program area as a subject matter expert. Works to develop expertise in additional program areas, as appropriate. Develops and provides environmental training to site personnel as needed. With the assistance of others, interacts with regulatory officials providing tours and obtains approvals, permits, certifications, and licenses relating to Environmental projects, pollution control systems, or waste management activities. **Primary Duties and Accountabilities** - Responsible for providing technical guidance in assigned programs. Provides regulatory support for all environmental program areas as necessary. Maintains environmental contracts as assigned. Responsible to represent the site during environmental audits conducted by both internal and external organizations. - React to and assist the Site and fleet in responding to emergent environmental issues. - Manage environmental projects including development of scope, solicitation of proposals, proposal evaluation, soliciting funding, project timeline, budget and deliverables. - Serve as technical expert to support and participate in representing Constellation Nuclear in meetings with regulatory agencies, engineering consultants, Legal Counsel (internal and external) and serve on technical committees as assigned. - Reviews, evaluates and interprets new and existing environmental regulations and legislation pertaining to Constellation Nuclear operations and activities. Updates procedures to reflect regulatory requirements, as appropriate. - Support and perform the evaluation of new technology, processes, and programs and recommend specific actions for Constellation Nuclear operations. - Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department. **This position is a Multi-Level Position that can be filled at the Environmental Specialist level OR at the Sr Environmental Specialist level. Please see below for minimum requirements of each level.** **Environmental Specialist Job Code XBDH** **Minimum Qualifications** - **Bachelor’s degree** **in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geology or related program/equivalent with 2 years of experience** working with environmental programs (i.e., Clean Air Act; Clean Water Act; Safe Drinking Water Act; SARA; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); and/or other environmental program areas) - **Experience presenting issues and advocating positions** - Base level knowledge of Federal and State Environmental statutes and regulations · Maintain minimum access requirements or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties **Sr Environmental Specialist Job Code XBDJ** **Minimum Qualifications** - **Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, Biology; Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geology or related program/equivalent with 6 years of experience** working with environmental programs (i.e., Clean Air Act; Clean Water Act; Safe Drinking Water Act; SARA; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); and/or other environmental program areas) - **Minimum of 2 years of experience presenting issues and advocating positions** - **Demonstrated knowledge of multi-media Federal and State Environmental statutes and regulations** - Maintain minimum access requirements or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties **Environmental Specialist Job Code XBDH Preferred Qualifications** - Master’s degree or graduate work in engineering, sciences, law or business is preferred - Experience in the nuclear utility industry - Professional certification or other recognition **Sr Environmental Specialist Job Code XBDJ Preferred Qualifications** - Experience in the nuclear utility industry - Master's degree or graduate work in engineering, sciences, law or business is preferred - Professional certification or other recognition ## Skills - Environmental Management Systems - Lathes - Waste Management - Influencing - Legal Counsel - Emergency Response - Chemical Safety - Environmental Laws - Spill Prevention - Environmental Compliance - OSHA Hazard Communication (Right to Know) - Control Systems - Hazardous Materials Endorsement - Presentation Skills - Environmental Auditing - Leadership - TANKS - Permitting - RCRA Compliance - NPDES Permitting - OSHA Compliance - Occupational Safety And Health - Equities - Safe Drinking Water Act - Patient Discharge - Regulatory Compliance ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave - 401(k) Plans ## How to Apply [Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/environmental-specialist-at-constellation-01a0d12f-66f8-7722-ac2d-4bd539eaef4d?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related - [More jobs at Constellation](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/constellation-energy?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown)