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Analyst-Environmental III-Sr. Lead (Water SME)
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An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.
$80,630 / year median in Texas
+16% projected growth
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Date:
Aug 11, 2026Location:
The Woodlands, Texas, United States Company:
Entergy Job Title:
Analyst-Environmental III-Sr. Lead (Water SME)PS Job Title:
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Entergy Services, LLC Job Summary/Purpose Seeking an individual with experience in water permitting and compliance matters related to utility operations across Entergy's enterprise, including Power Delivery, Power Generation, and Nuclear. The primary responsibility of this position is to serve as a Water Program Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the Centralized Environmental Services team, supporting operations across each of Entergy's jurisdictions. The incumbent will work closely with Environmental Operations and facility personnel, providing guidance and support to ensure continuous compliance with applicable Clean Water Act (CWA) requirements, track environmental regulatory developments, completing both routine permit renewals and off-cycle permit modifications, and assisting in the preparation and submittal of reporting requirements. Job Duties/Responsibilities- Serve as a Water Program SME within the Centralized Environmental Services team, providing guidance and support across Power Delivery, Power Generation, and Nuclear business functions in coordination with Environmental Operations teams.
- Serve as a liaison between Entergy and agency staff, including but not limited to U.S. EPA, ADEQ, LDEQ, MDEQ and TCEQ, on water related matters.
- Prepare and submit appropriate water permit applications, including NPDES permit renewal and modification applications.
- Prepare and submit appropriate Notice of Intent forms associated with stormwater regulatory requirements and, as necessary, coordinate the development of site-specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans.
- Monitor environmental laws and regulations for changes that may impact Entergy work practices and assist in developing regulatory compliance strategies. Provide guidance and support to key internal stakeholders regarding environmental issues. Be thoroughly familiar with site specific environmental permits and plans.
- Work in partnership with Environmental Operational Support team and Environmental Project Services team to assist in ensuring regulatory compliance, identify potential compliance risks and develop risk mitigation plans, as necessary.
- Draft and distribute concise, timely and accurate written communications, review routine reports and interface with state/federal agencies on Entergy's behalf to arrive at favorable solutions.
- Engage with industry groups including, but not limited to, Eddison Electric Institute (EEI), Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), and Baker Botts Cross-Cutting Issues Group (CCIG).
- Participate in other environmental duties and special projects as assigned.
- Manage records and documentation pertaining to compliance programs in accordance with the records retention policy.
- Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities.
- Participate as a team member of the Environmental system outage emergency operations and restoration organization for major storm events.
- Strong Microsoft tool skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).