Environmental Compliance Engineer – Startup & Permits

Scorpion Therapeutics; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Environmental Engineer to support environmental programs for site startup and API manufacturing. You will work with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality and HSE to ensure permits, trainings, and regulatory requirements are integrated into startup readiness.

The role emphasizes data analysis, technical writing, and cross-functional collaboration in a greenfield startup environment.

Qualifications

• BS in environmental, chemical, civil engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in environmental/engineering/manufacturing/compliance.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. full-time; Lilly does not sponsor visas.

Responsibilities

• Support site environmental programs and startup readiness.
• Identify permits and prepare regulatory documentation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality and HSE.
• Provide environmental support for API manufacturing post-startup.
• Maintain records, reports, and training materials.
• Assist in incident investigations and audits.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, chemical, civil engineering, or related field

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Environmental Engineer to support environmental programs for site startup and API manufacturing. You will work with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality and HSE to ensure permits, trainings, and regulatory requirements are integrated into startup readiness.

The role emphasizes data analysis, technical writing, and cross-functional collaboration in a greenfield startup environment.