Environmental Engineer Job Description

Environmental Engineers Environmental engineers use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems.

Environmental Engineer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Environmental Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluating results and making recommendations as necessary for maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies;
  • Planning, designing and directing programs to solve problems concerned with hazardous material;
  • Maintaining a written ESOH plan that will address the approach to complying with ISO 14001:2004 and OSHA’s 18001:2007;
  • Managing the on-site and off-site hazardous material activities including development and oversight of programs;
  • Maintaining the Spill Plan and providing all training and reporting in accordance with the plan;
  • Conducting ESOH training with Contractor employees;
  • Conducts specific phases of projects for more experienced scientists;
  • Knowledge of the budget processes, procedures, and requirements concerning formulation, justification, and execution of program budgets;
  • Working understanding of policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (as required);
  • Works under general supervision;
  • Create material requisitions and, if necessary, review quotations for compliance with technical specifications;
  • Detects problems when using standardized procedures because of the condition of sample, difficulties with the equipment, etc;
  • Participate in regular project meetings;
  • Prepare environmental permitting and reporting, conduct and or lead field work and manage existing and or new projects;
  • Collaborate and coordinate with project team to determine and achieve project objectives.

Requirements:

  • Must have an active TS security clearance, with an active TS/SCI clearance preferred;
  • Must have working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite;
  • 4 years minimum of position-related experience;
  • Must be a US Citizen;
  • Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the environmental and safety compliance fields;
  • B.S. Degree in Environmental Studies, Biology or Chemistry is desired;
  • Knowledge of the budget processes, procedures, and requirements concerning formulation, justification, and execution of program budgets;
  • Familiar with EHS program administration, incident investigation, risk management and/or State / Federal regulatory compliance.