Environmental Compliance Engineer – Energy Infrastructure

National Grid; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid seeks two Environmental Engineers/Scientists to support ISO 14001 EMS and work on electric and gas infrastructure projects across Syracuse and Buffalo. You will manage a regional environmental compliance program, coordinating with cross-functional teams to advance a cleaner energy future.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Civil Engineering or related field, 5+ years of experience, and strong regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of environmental work experience.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance, environmental permitting, remediation, or related environmental programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance activities through project planning, design, construction, and operations.
• Develop and maintain environmental procedures by monitoring emerging environmental laws and regulations.
• Serve as a liaison with environmental regulatory agencies during inspections, audits, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Construction, and Project teams to identify environmental risks and drive compliance initiatives.
• Manage environmental incidents, investigations, remediation efforts, and corrective actions.
• Conduct environmental assessments and inspections at substations, operating facilities, fleet garages, rights-of-way, gas regulator stations, and other properties.
• Manage environmental due diligence for property transactions and third-party access requests.
• Coordinate waste characterization, recycling, transportation, and disposal with permits, reports, plans, registrations, and compliance documentation.
• Manage field work on properties with environmental regulatory encumbrances.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to share best practices and train employees.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Independent work

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Job description

National Grid seeks two Environmental Engineers/Scientists to support ISO 14001 EMS and work on electric and gas infrastructure projects across Syracuse and Buffalo. You will manage a regional environmental compliance program, coordinating with cross-functional teams to advance a cleaner energy future.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Civil Engineering or related field, 5+ years of experience, and strong regulatory knowledge.