Principal Associate Engineer - HSE (Environmental)

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

Environmental Engineer – Associate

Responsibilities

• Pre-startup/startup: Support development/implementation of site environmental programs, procedures, training, tools, and management systems (waste and water). Provide environmental technical input during design through startup to ensure permit/regulatory/corporate requirements are identified and incorporated before GMP operations.
• Support environmental permitting strategies (waste/water): identify permits, review applications, track commitments, prepare regulatory documentation, and support required calculations/records/reports.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and HSE to integrate environmental requirements into startup readiness plans, procedures, training, equipment handover, governance, and program implementation.
• Participate in design/environmental reviews, process hazard reviews, change evaluations, and project impact assessments.
• Post-startup: Provide environmental technical support for API manufacturing to maintain compliance with permits/regulations/corporate standards (including EPA/TCEQ hazardous and non-hazardous waste).
• Maintain program documents/permits/records/tools/metrics/training and deliverables (reports, renewals, calculations, waste records); support troubleshooting, inspections, coaching, CAPA follow-up, and waste classification/disposal confirmations.
• Evaluate process changes/capital projects/chemical substances/deviations/events for environmental impacts and reporting obligations; support incident investigations, audits/inspections, agency interactions, environmental release reporting, and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, chemical, civil engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years environmental/engineering/manufacturing/compliance experience (chemical/pharma manufacturing support preferred).
• Authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis; Lilly does not sponsor visas.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• EIT or PE.
• Knowledge of environmental regs (air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous/non-hazardous waste, spill prevention, refrigerants, DOT hazardous materials).
• Experience with environmental records/reports/permit applications/renewals/calculations; interfacing with agencies/consultants/contractors.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, data analysis, presentation; cross-functional collaboration; strong organization, troubleshooting, and problem-solving; ability to thrive in a greenfield startup environment.