Environmental Engineer

FPC National; Richmond (VA); Vor Ort; USD 115.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus

Zusammenfassung

FPC National in Richmond, VA is seeking an Environmental Engineer to partner with the Site EHS Manager and leadership to ensure compliance with environmental regulations while supporting sustainability and safe chemical manufacturing.

You will provide expertise in permitting, incident investigations, risk management, and continuous improvement, lead audits, and drive corrective actions across site operations, reporting to the EHS Manager.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of environmental compliance experience in process industries.
• Experience with RCRA, CAA, CWA, EPCRA, TRI, SPCC, and related programs.
• Experience preparing regulatory reports.
• Knowledge of industrial chemical processes and environmental risks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Aufgaben

• Ensure regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local environmental programs.
• Provide oversight of air, wastewater, stormwater permits, and reporting.
• Prepare and submit TRI, Tier II, emissions inventories, and other reports.
• Lead investigations of environmental incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Support MOC processes for new equipment and process changes.
• Promote sustainability and continuous improvement at the site.
• Coordinate audits and regulatory inspections.

Kenntnisse

Environmental compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering

Related technical degree acceptable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Position: Environmental Engineer

Direct Reports: Individual contributor

Reports To: EHS Manager

Salary Range: $115k to $140k DOE

Bonus: 10% annual bonus

Relocation: Yes

Job Responsibilities:

The Environmental Engineer partners with the Site EHS Manager and plant leadership team to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations while supporting the company’s commitment to operational excellence, sustainability, and responsible chemical manufacturing. This role provides technical expertise in environmental compliance, risk management, permitting, incident investigation, and continuous improvement initiatives across site operations. The Environmental Engineer serves as a key resource for environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and the safe management of chemical manufacturing processes.

• Provide technical oversight and leadership to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations including but not limited to:
• Clean Air Act (CAA)
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
• Clean Water Act (CWA)
• Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC)
• Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
• Toxic Release Inventory (TRI)
• National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
• Industrial Wastewater Programs
• Hazard Communication (HazCom/GHS)
• Industrial Waste Management
• Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Program
• Manage environmental permitting requirements, including air permits, wastewater permits, stormwater permits, and applicable reporting obligations.
• Prepare, review, and submit environmental compliance reports accurately and on schedule, including TRI, Tier II, emissions inventories, wastewater monitoring reports, hazardous waste reports, and other required regulatory submissions.
• Maintain current knowledge of evolving environmental regulations and assess site impacts and compliance requirements.
• Support manufacturing and engineering teams by participating in Management of Change (MOC) processes for new equipment, process modifications, raw material changes, and facility expansions.
• Conduct environmental risk assessments and compliance audits to identify potential gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor environmental performance metrics and develop strategies to improve sustainability and resource efficiency.
• Partner with operations to reduce waste generation, improve recycling initiatives, and support corporate sustainability objectives.
• Lead / Support investigations related to environmental incidents, permit deviations, chemical releases, spills, waste handling issues, and employee exposure events.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce environmental risk and improve operational performance.
• Support site emergency response planning and ensure environmental aspects of emergency preparedness programs remain current and effective.
• Maintain and continually improve the site’s ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
  Support implementation of environmental objectives, targets, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct internal audits and coordinate external regulatory inspections and third-party assessments.
• Serve as the primary environmental liaison with regulatory agencies, consultants, and external auditors.
• Promote environmental awareness and compliance through employee training, communication, and engagement programs.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related technical degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of Environmental compliance experience in a chemical manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, petrochemical, pulp and paper, or closely related process industry environment required.
• Demonstrated experience with environmental regulations including RCRA, CAA, CWA, EPCRA, TRI, SPCC, wastewater, and stormwater programs.
• Experience preparing regulatory reports and managing environmental compliance programs.
• Knowledge of industrial chemical processes and associated environmental risks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations applicable to chemical manufacturing operations.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause investigation skills.
• Ability to influence operational teams and drive compliance through collaboration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective leadership and project management capabilities.
• Sound technical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence and sustainability.