EHS Engineer (Level 3/4) – Onsite, 9/80 Schedule

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in San Diego, CA is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 for 100% onsite work. The role supports regulatory compliance, program development, and safety initiatives within the Mission Enabling Products organization.

The position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, writing and enforcing EHS plans, and guiding site improvements to meet evolving environmental and safety requirements, with competitive salaries and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience, or Master’s with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• EHS experience in manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret existing EHS regulations to determine applicability and impact for the site.
• Assist with implementation of programs to comply with EHS regulations.
• Partner with business leaders to continuously improve the culture, awareness, and accountability in support of EHS programs.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS programs to ensure compliance, injury prevention, and risk mitigation.
• Interpret and communicate EHS requirements, identify compliance issues, act as a subject matter expert, and coordinate key initiatives with facility personnel, legal, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with the implementation of EHS management systems at the site level.
• Serves as a liaison with regulatory agencies.
• Provides timely and accurate submission of necessary reports to the company and regulatory agencies.
• Writes and updates EHS plans and procedures.
• Applies for new permits and renewals.
• Conduct compliance inspections and identifies actions necessary to meet regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates EHS training for employees and conducts instructor-led EHS training.
• Collaborates with Regional EHS organization and business unit resources to follow best practices.
• Participates in Site’s planning for changes in physical facilities to meet current and new environmental and safety requirements.
• Manage the hazardous materials program including maintaining an accurate inventory, ensuring proper storage, and scheduling/ documenting hazardous waste shipments; organize and equip spill control process.
• Leads Site’s accident/injury investigation and reporting program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years experience

Master’s degree with 3 years experience

PhD with 1 year experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Northrop Grumman in San Diego, CA is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 for 100% onsite work. The role supports regulatory compliance, program development, and safety initiatives within the Mission Enabling Products organization.

The position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, writing and enforcing EHS plans, and guiding site improvements to meet evolving environmental and safety requirements, with competitive salaries and benefits.