Environmental Engineer

BACKGROUND ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT

The Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) is America’s environmental watchdog. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting public health and our natural resources by holding polluters and government agencies accountable under the law. We advocate for tough but fair environmental standards and empower communities fighting for clean air and water.

Our team of lawyers, analysts, engineers, and communications professionals provide support to communities fighting David vs. Goliath battles against some of the biggest polluters in the U.S. We sue not only corporations that don’t follow the law, but also federal and state agencies when they fail to do their jobs to protect public health and the environment.

POSITION OVERVIEW

EIP is accepting applications for an Engineer to join our team working to hold industrial polluters and federal and state agencies accountable for compliance with the Clean Air Act and other environmental laws. Working with EIP’s team of lawyers and analysts, the Engineer will work to reduce pollution from industrial sources through regulatory, permitting, and enforcement strategies. EIP takes legal action to clean up pollution; we publish data-driven reports that push federal and state regulators to better protect public health; and we work with frontline communities to provide the resources they need to obtain the protection of our environmental laws.

EIP is a national organization with strong partnerships with frontline communities and organizations in the Gulf States, Ohio River Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions. We are dedicated to reducing the enormous amount of climate, air, and water pollution generated by the fossil fuel power sector and industries that extract, store, or process oil or natural gas to make fuel, chemicals and plastics, fertilizers, and other petrochemical products. EIP work also targets pollution from other sectors, including steel manufacturing, landfills and trash incinerators, and aluminum production. EIP’s Center for Applied Environmental Science (CAES) ensures that local communities and environmental advocates have access to high-quality science and engineering expertise.

The Engineer position will support these programs and can be based in Washington, DC or remote. The position may require occasional travel throughout the U.S.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with EIP’s legal team, analysts, and external experts to develop factual, technical, and scientific support for citizen suit enforcement and other advocacy efforts.
• Research and draft technical memos, comments, and reports related to Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act violations at industrial facilities.
• Provide technical support for communities impacted by air pollution from industrial operations.
• Manage client and community relationships and work effectively within coalitions.
• Work with EIP’s communications and research teams to develop and execute communications strategies and investigative reports.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 10+ years of environmental engineering experience or experience in related fields, including but not limited to civil engineering, chemical engineering, and/or petroleum engineering.
• Strong preference for engineers with experience developing and supporting enforcement actions to address violations of the Clean Air Act and other environmental laws.
• Excellent analytical, research, writing, organizational, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to protecting public health and the environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.
• Strong work ethic, robust problem-solving skills, and sound judgment.

COMPENSATION

EIP offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. For this position, the salary range is $105,000 - $132,000.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

EIP is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, EIP is committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Qualified candidates should submit their application materials here: Engineer Application . Applications should include:

1. A current resume;
2. Cover letter explaining your interest in this position; and
3. A writing sample.

EIP will accept applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.