Senior Chemical Engineer

Pennoni Associates Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is hiring a Chemical Engineer to join our team in Boston, Massachusetts. You will tackle environmental and regulatory challenges for industrial and manufacturing clients, blending engineering with regulatory interaction and consulting.

Role spans environmental compliance, air quality, wastewater, process safety, hazardous materials, and pollution prevention, with opportunities in project management and business development. Strong communication and regulatory knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• PE licensure (or EIT) is a plus.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training.
• Experience with environmental regulatory compliance, permitting, process safety, industrial environmental programs, or related area.
• Previous experience with an engineering or environmental consulting firm is a plus.
• Familiarity with MassDEP eDEP, MassDEP ePlace, and EPA CDX.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering evaluations of chemical and industrial processes to assess environmental regulatory compliance, process safety, and pollution prevention.
• Perform environmental compliance audits, identify gaps, and develop recommendations and tracking tools.
• Assist clients with responses to regulatory inspections, information requests, and enforcement actions.
• Prepare air permit applications, including minor source, Title V, and Permit by Rule documentation.
• Evaluate and recommend air pollution control technologies and operating requirements.
• Develop tools for calculating and tracking actual air emissions.
• Prepare sewer discharge permit applications, slug control plans, and O&M manuals.
• Prepare SWPPPs and Notices of Intent for applicable general permits.
• Prepare and oversee regulatory reporting, including air emissions and greenhouse gas reports, Tier II, TRI, TUR, and RCRA biennial reporting.
• Develop contingency and emergency response plans to prevent/mitigate chemical releases, including SPCC plans.
• Facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) for facilities subject to PSM and Massachusetts hazardous materials requirements.
• Oversee industrial hygiene monitoring and provide recommendations to reduce exposure.
• Monitor state and federal environmental rulemaking and evaluate impacts.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators, technical specialists, and Pennoni professionals to develop practical environmental solutions.
• Support Pennoni’s growth through client relationships, networking, and business development activities.

Job description

Pennoni is hiring aChemical Engineer to join our team in Boston, Massachusetts. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex environmental and regulatory challenges for industrial and manufacturing clients.

In this role, you’ll work across environmental compliance, air quality, wastewater, process safety, hazardous materials, and pollution prevention. You’ll have the opportunity to combine your technical engineering background with client consulting, regulatory interaction, project management, and business development.

TARGET SALARY RANGE: $100K - $140k (per year)

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering evaluations of chemical and industrial processes to assess environmental regulatory compliance, process safety, and pollution prevention, including material and energy balance calculations, chemical hazard reviews, process controls, and emergency preparedness.
• Perform environmental compliance audits, identify potential compliance gaps, and develop recommendations and tracking tools to support corrective actions.
• Assist clients with responses to regulatory inspections, information requests, and enforcement actions.
• Prepare air permit applications, including minor source, Title V, and Permit by Rule documentation.
• Evaluate and recommend air pollution control technologies and associated operating requirements.
• Develop tools and processes for calculating and tracking actual air emissions.
• Prepare sewer discharge permit applications, slug control plans, and Operations & Maintenance Manuals.
• Prepare Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and Notices of Intent for applicable general permits.
• Prepare and oversee environmental regulatory reporting, including air emissions and greenhouse gas reports, Tier II, TRI, Toxics Use Reduction (TUR), and RCRA biennial reporting, as well as Toxics Use Reduction Plans.
• Develop contingency and emergency response plans designed to prevent and mitigate chemical releases, including SPCC plans and hazardous waste contingency plans.
• Facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) for facilities subject to Process Safety Management requirements and Massachusetts hazardous materials requirements.
• Oversee industrial hygiene monitoring and provide recommendations to reduce employee exposure.
• Monitor state and federal environmental rulemaking and evaluate potential impacts to clients’ facilities and operations.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators, technical specialists, and other Pennoni professionals to develop practical solutions to complex environmental challenges.
• Support Pennoni’s continued growth through client relationships, networking, professional organizations, client meetings, and marketing and business development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is a plus.
• Completion of OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training.
• Experience with environmental regulatory compliance, permitting, process safety, industrial environmental programs, or a related area.
• Previous experience with an engineering or environmental consulting firm is a plus.
• Familiarity with environmental reporting and permitting systems, including MassDEP eDEP, MassDEP ePlace, and EPA Central Data Exchange (CDX).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate technically complex processes and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate technical and regulatory concepts to clients.
• Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to produce accurate, high‑quality technical work.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments while working both independently and collaboratively.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and comfortable operating with limited supervision.

Why Pennoni?

At Pennoni, you’ll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects that sit at the intersection of engineering, environmental compliance, process safety, and client consulting. You’ll collaborate with experienced professionals while developing solutions that help clients manage risk, maintain compliance, and operate more safely and efficiently.

This role is well suited for someone who wants to be more than a technical contributor. You’ll have opportunities to build client relationships, expand your regulatory expertise, participate in professional organizations, and contribute to the continued growth of Pennoni’s environmental practice in the Boston market.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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