Senior Environmental Engineer

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription Drug

Vision

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Plan

Paid Holidays and Vacation

401(k) with Company matching

Pension

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

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

The role interfaces with operations and regulators, requiring independent initiative and mentorship for junior staff and production teams. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for managing complex regulatory requirements at multiple levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, or related STEM field.
• 5+ years of experience in Environmental Compliance, preferably within Aggregates, Mining, or Heavy Construction industries.
• OSHA/MSHA compliance and regulations knowledge.
• Strong technical mentoring and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer the full lifecycle of environmental permits (Air Quality, NPDES, Water Rights, US Army Corps, Wetlands, and Endangered Species).
• Lead development and implementation of environmental plans including SWPPP and SPCC.
• Manage timely submission of regulatory reports (DMRs, emissions inventories).
• Build relationships with regulators; represent company at hearings and permit actions.
• Conduct site inspections and reviews to identify risks.
• Provide guidance to Plant Managers on water discharge, oil storage, and waste management.

Skills

Environmental engineering

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Project coordination

Communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, or related STEM field

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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 Phase I/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

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.

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta'sMagnesia Specialtiesbusiness produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.
At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Vision
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension
• Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Options
• Employee Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• Matching Gift Program
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.