Environmental Engineer II

Contract Professionals, Inc; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Contract Professionals, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Engineer in Radford, VA for a contract position. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental regulations, permits, and reporting within a large chemical manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include preparing environmental reports, coordinating with regulatory agencies, and guiding waste management activities. A master's degree and relevant experience are required, with CHMM/EIT/PE highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an environmental-related discipline required.
• Five years of experience in state environmental reporting, permit maintenance, and environmental compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal and state environmental regulations, permits, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and submit routine environmental reports (hazardous waste, TSCA, EPCRA).
• Submit Biennial Hazardous Waste Reports, Tier II, and TRI Form R submissions.

Education

Master's degree in an environmental-related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Regulatory reporting software

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Engineer Location: Radford, VA Employment Type: Contract Pay Range: Up to $54.85/hour

About the Role:

Our client is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support environmental compliance activities at a large chemical manufacturing facility. This role will focus on ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental regulations, permits, consent decrees, hazardous and non-hazardous waste requirements, environmental reporting, inspections, audits, and regulatory agency coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state environmental regulations, consent decrees, permits, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and submit routine environmental reports, including hazardous waste, TSCA, and EPCRA reporting.
• Prepare and submit reports such as Biennial Hazardous Waste Reports, Tier II Reports, and TRI Form R submissions.
• Support hazardous and non-hazardous waste management and compliance activities.
• Work with operational departments to communicate environmental compliance requirements and support waste management activities.
• Provide guidance related to central accumulation areas, satellite accumulation areas, and hazardous and non-hazardous waste management.
• Prepare and submit environmental permit applications and permit modifications as required.
• Interface with regulatory agencies to support understanding of and compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
• Participate in environmental audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Collect environmental samples and complete associated reporting and documentation.
• Complete chains of custody and ensure appropriate identification and storage of environmental samples.
• Provide environmental training to personnel as needed.
• Perform and support environmental compliance inspections.
• Support special environmental assignments and projects as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in an environmental-related discipline.
• Experience in environmental engineering, environmental compliance, environmental science, chemical engineering, civil engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary and diverse team environment.
• Ability to support a fast-paced, large chemical manufacturing environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and environmental industry-related reporting and monitoring software.

Required Experience:

• Five years of experience in state environmental reporting, permit maintenance, and environmental compliance.
• Experience with hazardous waste management and compliance monitoring.
• Experience with universal waste management and compliance monitoring.
• Experience with non-hazardous waste management and compliance monitoring.
• Experience interacting with environmental regulatory agencies and supporting regulatory compliance requirements.
• Exposure to Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) personnel and regulations.
• CHMM certification, EIT/EI certification, or PE licensure is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Wastewater experience.
• Previous experience supporting government customers or government-regulated programs.
• Environmental permit writing experience.
• Government compliance experience.
• Experience working in manufacturing, chemical processing, or other highly regulated industrial environments.

Clearance Requirements:

• No security clearance requirement is specified for this position.