Senior Principal EHS Engineer — Top Secret (10% Travel)

Northrop Grumman; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks a Sr Principal EHS Engineer – Level 4 to provide EHS support for the Dulles, VA campus and potentially other states. The role will implement and maintain EH&S programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with leaders to drive cultural improvements in safety and environmental practices.

The position requires a Top Secret clearance eligibility, US citizenship, and a strong background in EHS regulatory interpretation and program management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance
• U.S. citizen
• Experience with at least one EHS compliance program (hazardous waste, storm water, wastewater, air, occupational safety) and/or industrial hygiene assessments and sampling.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with all levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets existing and proposed EHS regulations to determine applicability and impact for sites.
• Assists with implementation of programs to comply with EHS regulations.
• Partners with business leaders to continuously improve culture, awareness, and accountability in EHS programs.
• Assists with development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS programs to ensure compliance, injury prevention, and risk mitigation.
• Conducts audits, IH sampling, ergonomic assessments, and pollution prevention activities.

Skills

EHS programs

Regulatory interpretation

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years

Master's degree + 6 years

PhD + 4 years

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MRP systems

SharePoint

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks a Sr Principal EHS Engineer – Level 4 to provide EHS support for the Dulles, VA campus and potentially other states. The role will implement and maintain EH&S programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with leaders to drive cultural improvements in safety and environmental practices.

The position requires a Top Secret clearance eligibility, US citizenship, and a strong background in EHS regulatory interpretation and program management.