Senior Environmental Scientist (Envmnt&Sust), Environmental Cmplnc, Permitting&Remediation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension plan

Private medical insurance

Annual bonus / incentive

Job summary

National Grid is hiring a Senior Environmental Scientist (Envmnt&Sust) in Hicksville, NY to focus on air emissions monitoring, reporting, and regulatory compliance across facilities nationwide. The role covers permitting, documentation, and development of environmental procedures within the Operations Support Land Management group.

The candidate will support field operations, liaise with regulatory agencies, and supervise contractors, leveraging Excel/Access for data management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support field operations and ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and company requirements related to air emissions monitoring and reporting.
• Develop knowledge of air emissions monitoring, reporting, and permitting for facilities including generation plants, LNG plants, and operation centres.
• Prepare and submit routine and non-routine regulatory reports and logs within required deadlines, including EPA and NYSDEC submissions; develop and maintain 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 for new facilities and modifications or renewals; liaise 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

Regulatory knowledge

Contractor management

Excel

Access

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, etc or related field experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Team Safety, Health, Environment and Resilience Business Unit New York Jurisdiction Requisition No. 12731 City Hicksville, US, 11801 Date posted 19 October 2026

Senior Environmental Scientist (Envmnt&Sust), Environmental Cmplnc, Permitting&Remediation

About us

National Grid is hiring a Senior Environmental Scientist for our Operations Support Land Management department. This position can be based in Hicksville, NY.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.
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Job Purpose

This role focuses on air emissions monitoring, reporting, and regulatory compliance, requiring the ability to read and understand applicable regulations, laws, and statutes. The successful candidate will support National Grid’s air emissions compliance, monitoring, reporting, permitting, documentation, regulatory submissions, and environmental procedure development across applicable facilities nationwide.

Key Accountabilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, etc or related field experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in the aforementioned fields required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Very good organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage contractors.
• Knowledge of 40 CFR Part 75 and/or other air regulations preferred.
• Knowledge of other environmental programs such as waste management, hazardous materials management, emergency response, water and wastewater discharge, fuel and chemical storage management preferred.

More Information

Salary: $114,000.00 - 134,000.00 USD Annually

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
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Safety, Health, Environment and Resilience

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.