Environmental Engineer

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking an Environmental Engineer or Scientist to join our Environmental, Health, Safety, and Fire Protection team at the BWI site in Linthicum, Maryland.  The selected applicant will be responsible for successfully implementing and managing environmental compliance programs and supporting health and safety programs.

Key roles and responsibilities include:

• Develops, implements, and maintains environmental compliance programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and internal policies.
• Maintains and performs tasks for the following environmental compliance programs:  hazardous waste and other industrial waste management for a large quantity generator; wastewater management; Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan; in-person industrial waste management trainings; and scrap tire and low-level radioactive waste management.
• Supports and performs tasks for the following environmental compliance programs: Spill Prevention Controls and Counter Measures (SPCC), Stormwater, Air, Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), Underground and Aboveground Storage Tanks (UST/AST), Pollution Prevention, Department of Transportation (DOT), Sustainability.
• Conducts internal compliance inspections to identify actions necessary to meet regulatory requirements.
• Partners with management to continuously improve the culture, awareness and accountability in support of EHS programs.
• Partners with engineers, scientists, and management to support the integration of EHS into the design of new or altered processes and operations and building construction projects. 
• Interfaces with regulatory representatives, senior management, the site EHS Committee, and the Emergency Response, and Crisis Management teams.
• Provides timely and accurate submission of necessary reports to internal stakeholders, electronic databases and regulatory agencies.
• Reviews and interprets existing and proposed environmental regulations to determine applicability and impact to site. 
• Reviews new construction and renovation plans for EHS aspects.
• Writes and updates EHS plans and procedures with focus of environmental compliance.
• Performs in-person and develops online EHS training for employees and management focused on environmental compliance programs.
• Supports the site’s health, safety, and fire protection programs.

The position can be filled at a Level 2 or 3 depending on experience.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related field, and a minimum of two years of experience in environmental compliance programs.
• Experience in performing tasks related to requirements in the Clean Water Act with a focus in metal finishing industry and regulations for Baltimore and Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
• Experience in performing tasks related to requirements in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
• Experience in other environmental compliance programs such as Spill Prevention Controls and Counter Measures (SPCC), Stormwater, Air, Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), Underground and Aboveground Storage Tanks (UST/AST), Pollution Prevention, Department of Transportation (DOT), Sustainability.
• Experience conducting internal compliance inspections in environmental programs.
• Experience in conducting in person training and developing online training for various environmental compliance related topics to various types of audience.
• Ability to perform job duties with general direction and supervision.
• Ability to recognize potential solutions to complex problems based on sound environmental principles.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and time manage appropriately to meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently on unplanned tasks as they are assigned.
• Excellent oral and written communication and collaboration skills with all levels of an organization.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance (U.S. Citizenship required). 

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related field, and a minimum of five years of experience in environmental compliance programs.
• Experience in implementing compliance programs and performing tasks related to requirements in the Clean Water Act with a focus in metal finishing industry and regulations for Baltimore and Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
• Experience in implementing compliance programs and performing tasks related to requirements in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
• Experience in other environmental compliance programs such as Spill Prevention Controls and Counter Measures (SPCC), Stormwater, Air, Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), Underground and Aboveground Storage Tanks (UST/AST), Pollution Prevention, Department of Transportation (DOT), Sustainability.
• Experience conducting internal compliance inspections in environmental programs.
• Experience in conducting in person training and developing online training for various environmental compliance related topics to various types of audience.
• Experience overseeing third party consultants/contractors.
• Ability to perform job duties with general direction and supervision.
• Ability to provide technical solutions to complex problems based on sound environmental principles.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and time manage appropriately to meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently on unplanned tasks as they are assigned.
• Excellent oral and written communication and collaboration skills with all levels of an organization.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance (U.S. Citizenship required). 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in environmental engineering.
• RCRA and DOT training.
• Experience in implementing compliance programs related to requirements in the Clean Air Act (CAA).
• Experience with supporting EHS programs for manufacturing and construction operations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvements and to develop and implement more efficient and enhanced programs.
• Excellent computer-based skills specifically with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point programs.
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint and Tableau.
• Experience in interacting with a union labor workforce. 

Salary Range: $73,600 USD - $110,400 USD

Salary Range 2: $90,600 USD - $136,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.