Senior Environmental Scientist, Air Emissions & Compliance

National Grid; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 114,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid in Hicksville, NY is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to support air emissions monitoring, reporting, and regulatory compliance across facilities nationwide. This role requires reading applicable regulations and ensuring documentation and permitting activities meet EPA and state requirements.

The candidate will liaise with regulatory agencies and contractors, develop procedures, and train field staff. A related science degree and 5+ years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage contractors.
• Knowledge of 40 CFR Part 75 and/or other air regulations.
• Knowledge of other environmental programs such as waste management, emergency response, water and wastewater discharge, fuel and chemical storage management.

Responsibilities

• Support National Grid's field operations and facilitate compliance with applicable local, state, federal, and company requirements related to air emissions monitoring and reporting.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of air emissions monitoring, reporting, and permitting requirements for applicable facilities, including generation plants, LNG plants, and operation centres.
• Develop and submit routine and non-routine regulatory reports and logs within required deadlines, including EPA and NYSDEC submissions; develop and maintain required facility documentation.
• Maintain knowledge of current and proposed regulations and National Grid's Environmental Procedures; participate in developing new procedures and periodically reviewing existing procedures, policies, and requirements.
• Manage licensing, permit compliance, regulatory inspections, environmental activity oversight, and permitting new facilities and modifications or renewals of existing permits; act as liaison with regulatory agencies, environmental consultants, and contractors.
• Build relationships with Engineering, Plant, and Facilities personnel; provide environmental guidance, field-support training, technical coaching, and compliance support; direct or supervise contractors, provide off-hour coverage for testing or environmental incidents, and use MS Excel and Access.

Skills

Air emissions monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Contractor management

Analytical skills

Regulatory reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering/Science

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

National Grid in Hicksville, NY is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to support air emissions monitoring, reporting, and regulatory compliance across facilities nationwide. This role requires reading applicable regulations and ensuring documentation and permitting activities meet EPA and state requirements.

The candidate will liaise with regulatory agencies and contractors, develop procedures, and train field staff. A related science degree and 5+ years of experience are expected.