Senior Environmental Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Life and AD&D insurance

Educational assistance

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer/Specialist in Florham Park, NJ to lead regulatory compliance, auditing, and environmental permitting across multiple facilities. This role emphasizes data-driven environmental performance, risk tracking, and cross-functional collaboration.

3 days in office, 2 days from home. Ideal candidates bring BS in Engineering and 5–8 years of experience, with knowledge of air emissions and permitting processes; AI tools familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5–8 years progressive professional experience.
• Familiarity with combustion and air pollution control technology is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage emissions and environmental performance databases to support permitting, data analysis, reporting and benchmarking.
• Lead environmental audit teams including coordination, field audits, findings communication and tracking corrective actions to closure.
• Support the permitting team to obtain community support and regulatory agency approval of growth initiatives.
• Serve as a resource to facility environmental specialists for compliance and regulatory analysis.
• Track and report key environmental compliance risks and liabilities.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to develop and implement environmental compliance training.
• Develop tools, procedures, and standard work for compliance programs (auditing, permitting, data aggregation and analysis).

Skills

Independent drive

Regulatory analysis

Data analysis tools

Time management

AI tools familiarity

Mentoring junior staff

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Advanced degree in environmental policy/compliance

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, andstandard work forspecificcompliance 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 yearsof progressive professional experience.
• Familiarity with combustion and air pollution control technologyis preferred but notrequired.

Technical Skills

• Strong and independent driveto 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 tofacilitateworking 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, especiallyregardingtechnical 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

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.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an AffirMative 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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