Environmental Engineer

Environmental EngineerNewport News VA areaJob SummaryThe Environmental Engineer ensures total multimedia regulatory compliance for a manufacturing facility. This role directly manages programs across air, hazardous waste (RCRA), water pollution (SPCC), and industrial wastewater discharge.Key ResponsibilitiesAir Quality CompliancePermit Management: Maintain and renew minor source air permits.Emissions Tracking: Calculate monthly and annual VOC/HAP emissions.Reporting: Submit accurate annual emissions inventories to state agencies.Exemptions: Document and defend categorical permit exemptions.Waste Management (RCRA)Waste Characterization: Profile hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal wastes.Manifest Tracking: Manage e-Manifest workflows from generation to disposal.Inspections: Conduct weekly satellite and 90/180-day storage area audits.Training: Lead annual RCRA refresher training for plant personnel.Water & Spill Prevention (SPCC & Wastewater)SPCC Oversight: Maintain, review, and update the facility SPCC plan.Integrity Testing: Coordinate periodic inspections for oil storage tanks.Wastewater Monitoring: Sample industrial effluent to meet permit limits.DMR Submission: File monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports via NetDMR.General EHS SupportAgency Audits: Serve as the primary contact for regulatory inspectors.Corrective Actions: Root-cause environmental near-misses and deviations.Sustainability: Track corporate metrics for water, waste, and carbon reduction.QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.Experience: 3–5 years of environmental compliance in a manufacturing plant.Certifications: CHMM, REM, or FE/PE registration is highly preferred.Skills: Expert proficiency with EPA Central Data Exchange (CDX) systems.