Senior Environmental Engineer

Reworld Projects, LLC; Florham Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, and vis

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Educational assistance

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer/Specialist to oversee regulatory compliance across operations, including emission controls and auditing. You will lead data collection, analysis, and reporting while coordinating with facility staff and corporate teams.

Location is Florham Park, NJ with a 3-2 in-office/remote schedule. The role requires expertise in environmental policy, permitting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, relevant science or advanced degree related to environmental policy/compliance.
• 5-8 years of progressive professional experience.
• Familiarity with combustion and air pollution control technology preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage emissions and environmental performance databases to support permitting, data analysis, reporting.
• Lead environmental audit teams across Corporate and Regional personnel, including coordination, field audits, findings communication and corrective actions.

Skills

Data analysis

Independent work

Regulatory analysis

Environmental compliance

AI familiarity

Mentoring

Education

BS in Engineering or related science

MS in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Data analysis software

Air emission software

Regulatory databases

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

All that we’re missing is you.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Director of Environmental, the Senior Environmental Engineer/Specialist serves as a technical and regulatory compliance resource for Reworld operations (including thermomechanical treatment facilities, material processing facilities and other Reworld owned/operated assets). The successful candidate will provide technical compliance oversight and support, regulatory analysis, compliance auditing and environmental permitting while working collaboratively with facility personnel, environmental staff, and Corporate teams.

Location: Florham Park, NJ

Schedule: 3 days in office 2 days from home

Key Responsibilities

• Manage emissions and environmental performance databases that are used to support permitting, data analysis, reporting and benchmarking.
• Lead environmental audit teams consisting of Corporate and Regional personnel, including coordination, completion of field audits, communication of findings/recommendations and tracking corrective actions to closure.
• Support the environmental permitting team to obtain community support and regulatory agency approval of strategic growth initiatives.
• Serve as a resource to facility environmental specialists for compliance and regulatory analysis.
• Track and report key environmental compliance risks and liabilities.
• Work with operations and engineering teams to development and implement environmental compliance training.
• Develop tools, procedures, and standard work for specific compliance programs, e.g., auditing, permitting and compliance data aggregation and analysis.

Position Requirements

• Education & Experience: BS in Engineering, relevant science (e.g. biology, chemistry, environmental science) or advanced degree related to environmental policy/compliance.
• 5-8 years of progressive professional experience.
• Familiarity with combustion and air pollution control technology is preferred but not required.

Technical Skills

• Strong and independent drive to achieve business objectives.
• Experience with, or working knowledge of, one or more environmental topics (e.g., air emissions calculations, new source review (NSR), permitting, air pollution control, stormwater, solid and hazardous waste management).
• Ability to work independently and as an integral team member.
• Advanced skill set in utilizing data analysis tools.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to facilitate working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and applications.
• Ability to train and mentor junior environmental staff.

Professional Skills

• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, especially regarding technical documentation.
• Ability to interact effectively with facility personnel, Corporate leadership, and regulatory agency representatives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence outcomes across multiple facilities without direct line authority.

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a critical role in managing regulatory risk for Reworld by ensuring the accuracy, availability, and defensibility of environmental performance across operational teams and regions. All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities. Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $109,500.00 - $145,700.00 USD per annum

Benefits

• Reworld provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person - and their families - through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match.
• Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance.
• For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page.
• Reworld reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affinity Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms

Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.

Reworld, formerly known as Covanta, is a leader in sustainable waste solutions and is dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources through innovative technologies. With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions designed to address the most complex challenges of waste management, Reworld is committed to achieving carbon-negative outcomes and supporting partners on their sustainability journey.

Others see waste. We see potential. Led by the promise of what's possible, we partner with businesses and communities to reimagine what waste can do. Together, we transform refuse into a resource, steadfast in our determination to go beyond net zero, for the good of our people, our communities, and the planet we all depend on.

Rooted in communities, with support across North America Our expansive geographical footprint gives us the large-scale resources to effectively support both our customers and the communities in which we live and work. Working together to find the beginning at every endpoint Ours is a diverse group, with a wide range of skills and expertise. We are passionate about our mission to do more and to do better through innovative value creation. No matter where we come from, we’re here to put our efforts toward building a smarter, more sustainable world. Dedicated to redefining what's possible with waste When you work with us, you’ll find a hard-working team of collaborators united by our passion for protecting people, the planet, and the promise of a more sustainable future.

For more information: Visit https://www.reworldwaste.com/