Senior Environmental Compliance 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 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.