Senior Environmental Engineer

00002 Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. seeks a Senior Environmental Engineer to lead environmental compliance, permitting, and sustainability across mining, aggregates, asphalt, and building materials production.

You will act as the primary liaison with regulators, ensuring sites operate within the law while minimizing environmental footprint. The role requires independence, mentorship to junior staff, and guidance to Plant Managers on water discharge, oil storage, and waste management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field such as Environmental or Civil Engineering.
• 5+ years in Environmental Compliance in mining/aggregates/heavy construction industries.
• Experience with permits and regulatory reporting (Air, NPDES, SPCC, SWPPP).

Responsibilities

• Administer the full lifecycle of environmental permits (Air Quality, NPDES, Water Rights, US Army Corps, Wetlands, Endangered Species).
• Lead the development and implementation of SWPPP and SPCC plans.
• Manage timely submission of regulatory reports (DMRs, annual emissions inventories).
• Build relationships with regulators and represent the company at hearings and permit actions.
• Provide guidance to Plant Managers on water discharge, oil storage, and waste management.
• Serve as technical lead for environmental incidents and root-cause analysis.
• Support property acquisitions by managing Phase I/II investigations and remediation oversight.
• Coordinate with land management for mining reclamation to meet permit requirements.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

OSHA/MSHA compliance

Environmental engineering

Environmental risk

EPA tech aptitude

Time management

Detail oriented

Data analysis

Project coordination

Leadership

Effective communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Civil Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY The Senior Environmental Engineer serves as a strategic technical leader responsible for the oversight and execution of environmental compliance, permitting, and sustainability programs. This role involves managing complex regulatory requirements at the local, state, and federal levels, specifically as they relate to mining, aggregates, asphalt, and building materials production. You will act as a primary liaison between operations and regulatory agencies, ensuring that all sites within your district operate within the law while minimizing their environmental footprint. The position requires a high degree of independence, a proactive 'self-starter' mindset, and the ability to provide technical mentorship to junior staff and production teams.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer the full lifecycle of environmental permits (Air Quality, NPDES, Water Rights, US Army Corps, Wetlands, and Endangered Species).
• Lead the development and implementation of critical environmental plans, including SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans) and SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure).
• Manage the timely submission of all regulatory reports, including Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and annual emissions inventories.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with local, state, and federal regulators; represent the company at public hearings and permit actions.
• Conduct regular site inspections and recordkeeping reviews to identify potential risks.
• Provide hands‑on guidance to Plant Managers and Production staff on best practices for water discharge, oil storage, and waste management.
• Serve as a technical lead for environmental incidents, ensuring proper reporting, remediation, and root‑cause analysis.
• Assist in property acquisitions and divestitures by managing PhaseI/II environmental investigations and overseeing remediation contractors.
• Coordinate with land management teams to ensure mining reclamation activities meet permit requirements and long‑term sustainability goals.
• Identify and implement innovative engineering solutions to improve air/water quality and reduce resource consumption.
• Develop and deliver environmental training programs for site personnel to foster a culture of shared responsibility.
• Actively promote and adhere to Martin Marietta’s world‑class safety standards, ensuring all environmental activities are performed without risk to personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, or a related STEM field.
• Work Experience 5+ years of experience in Environmental Compliance, preferably within the Aggregates, Mining, or Heavy Construction Industries.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• OSHA/MSHA compliance and regulations
• Environmental engineering
• Environmental risk
• EPA Technical aptitude (AutoCAD, GIS, Microsoft Office Suite)
• Time management
• Detail oriented
• Data analysis
• Project coordination
• Leadership
• Effective communicator (written and spoken)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Required to bend, stoop, climb, and reach. You must be able to maintain three points of contact when climbing on/off machinery or on ladders. Strong hand‑eye‑foot coordination is essential. You must have good depth perception with or without seeing aid for distances up to 150 feet.

WORKING CONDITIONS

All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions, cold, wet, dry, and dusty; Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs. Every member of our ONE Martin Marietta team is driven by our shared values of safety, integrity, excellence, community and stewardship. We are a member of the S&P500 Index and a leading supplier of aggregates and heavy building materials. Through a network of operations spanning 29 states, Canada and the Bahamas, our teammates supply the foundational resources on which our communities thrive and grow. Our Specialties business provides high‑purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications. In a world that's focused on the power of many, we believe in the power of ONE – the magic of bringing together our unique perspectives, experiences and talents to evolve a shared vision and future. Our backgrounds may vary, but our voices come together in support of the same goals. We want to build legacies for ourselves and our loved ones, strengthen our communities and safely and responsibly engage in work we know will make a difference.