Senior Principal Engineer - EX4605882382

Compunnel Inc.; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel Inc. in Radford, VA seeks a Senior Principal Engineer to lead the Environmental Group within SH&E, owning the site environmental program, ensuring regulatory compliance and proactive engagement with agencies and the community.

The role involves managing Environmental Engineers across Air, Waste, and Water compliance, coordinating with authorities, and preparing budgets and reports to support site leadership and compliance objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental engineering or related field.
• Proven experience managing people and projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Wastewater experience preferred.
• Prior work with government clients preferred.
• Permit writing and compliance expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Environmental Engineers focused on Air, Solid Waste, and Water Compliance.
• Integrate with governing agencies to ensure compliance and communication.
• Serve as liaison between the site and the community regarding environmental compliance.
• Anticipate regulatory requirements to prevent surprises at the leadership level.
• Ensure compliance reports are prepared and approved ahead of schedule.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to resolve compliance issues.
• Act as environmental expert during MOD projects.
• Prepare environmental budget.

Skills

Environmental leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, or Chemistry

Master's degree in Environmental Science (preferred)

Tools

Permit writing

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Job Summary:

The Senior Principal Engineer will serve as Manager of the Environmental Group within the Safety, Health, and Environmental Organization, reporting directly to the Safety, Health & Environmental Director. This role has overall ownership of the site’s environmental program, ensuring compliance, regulatory alignment, and proactive engagement with governing agencies and the community.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Environmental Engineers focused on Air, Solid Waste, and Water Compliance
• Integrate with governing agencies to ensure compliance and communication
• Serve as liaison between the site and the community regarding environmental compliance
• Anticipate regulatory requirements to prevent surprises at the leadership level
• Ensure compliance reports are prepared and approved ahead of schedule
• Participate in cross-functional teams to resolve compliance issues
• Act as environmental expert during MOD projects
• Prepare environmental budget

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental engineering or related field
• Proven experience managing people and projects
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Wastewater experience
• Prior work with government clients
• Permit writing and compliance expertise

Certifications (if any)

• Not specifically required, but relevant environmental certifications are advantageous

Education

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, or Chemistry

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Environmental Science with 8 years of applicable experience