Environmental Engineer - Waste & Compliance

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII, seeks an environmental professional to develop and implement programs in compliance with governmental requirements. You will monitor pollution prevention, conduct studies, and prepare impact reports for new construction.

This waste‑focused role touches EPCRA and DOT regulations; you will interact with regulators, assist audits, and ensure company-wide adherence to environmental standards across operations in Newport News.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in a related field with 2 years of relevant experience.
• A Master’s degree permits 0 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops, administers and implements environmental programs in accordance with governmental requirements.
• Monitors pollution prevention activities, compliance and auditing efforts.
• Conducts studies and prepares environmental impact reports for new construction projects, plant processes and permit changes.
• Reviews and analyzes environmental documentation issued by the federal EPA, state and local regulatory agencies.
• Determines impact on company operations and publishes compliance strategies and requirements.
• Evaluates proposed regulations to determine financial, industrial, public and environmental impact.
• Interacts with federal, state and local regulators to resolve compliance issues; establishes permit requirements and assists in EPA, state and local regulatory audits.
• Represents company in government and industry rule‑making activities.
• This position is waste program-focused and involves managing compliance with solid waste regulations, including, but not limited to, hazardous waste, mixed waste, universal waste, and PCB waste.

Education

Bachelor of Science in related field

Master's Degree

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII, seeks an environmental professional to develop and implement programs in compliance with governmental requirements. You will monitor pollution prevention, conduct studies, and prepare impact reports for new construction.

This waste‑focused role touches EPCRA and DOT regulations; you will interact with regulators, assist audits, and ensure company-wide adherence to environmental standards across operations in Newport News.