Environmental Permitting and Compliance Engineer
Saronic Technologies
Responsibilities
Lead environmental due diligence activities including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), site investigations, and coordination with environmental consultants.
Evaluate and manage environmental risks associated with greenfield and brownfield site development, including site characterization, remediation planning, and regulatory closure strategies where applicable.
Develop and execute the environmental permitting strategy for shipyard development and waterfront infrastructure.
Manage permitting activities including wetlands permitting, dredging and fill permits, coastal development approvals, and USACE Section 404 and Section 10 permits.
Support integration of environmental requirements into site planning, engineering design, and construction activities.
Establish and oversee environmental compliance programs including air permits, hazardous and industrial waste management, stormwater pollution prevention (SWPPP), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), and wastewater discharge permits.
Identify and mitigate environmental risks to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Develop and manage environmental monitoring and inspection programs including stormwater monitoring, water quality monitoring, wetlands monitoring, and construction environmental compliance inspections.
Prepare and submit environmental regulatory reports including Tier II Chemical Inventory, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), hazardous waste reports, and air emissions inventories.
Maintain environmental documentation and records to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
Serve as a primary environmental liaison with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), EPA, and state environmental agencies, supporting permit applications, regulatory interactions, and agency inspections.
Provide environmental guidance to engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure environmental requirements are incorporated into site development and shipyard operations.
Support environmental training, internal audits, regulatory reporting, and continuous improvement of environmental management systems.
Environmental Due Diligence & Site Assessments
Environmental Permitting & Waterfront Development
Environmental Compliance Programs
Environmental Monitoring & Regulatory Reporting
Regulatory & Cross-Functional Coordination
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Public Health, or related environmental discipline
5+ years of environmental permitting, compliance, or environmental consulting experience
Experience conducting or managing Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I and Phase II)
Experience working with coastal environmental regulations, wetlands permitting, or waterfront development
Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations including EPA programs
Experience preparing environmental regulatory reports such as Tier II, TRI, hazardous waste reports, or air emissions inventories
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Experience supporting shipyards, ports, maritime infrastructure, or waterfront industrial development
Direct experience with USACE permitting processes
Experience with brownfield redevelopment and remediation programs
Experience with wetlands permitting, dredging permits, or coastal resource protection
Experience preparing environmental reports in US coastal states
Professional certifications such as:
CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager)
Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Environmental Professional (EP)
Experience managing multi-media environmental compliance programs
Minimum of 5 years managing muti-media environmental compliance programs.
Proven track record of developing and implementing effective Environmental programs and initiatives, with a focus on regulatory risk and NOV reduction/avoidance.
Physical Requirements
Ability to work on-site at a waterfront industrial facility
Position may require occasional overtime and weekend work during permitting, construction, or regulatory deadlines
Ability to lift 35 lbs unassisted