Specialist, Environmental Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to support environmental compliance, permitting, and project readiness for manufacturing and facility development in Orange, Virginia. The role emphasizes stormwater management, site development, and agency coordination to ensure on-schedule execution while meeting regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include permit development, plan reviews, and coordination with regulators, engineers, and construction teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or related field with 4+ years of experience.
• Graduate Degree with at least 2 years of related experience.
• In absence of a degree, a minimum of 8 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental permitting and compliance for construction, infrastructure, and facility projects.
• Coordinate development, review, and submittal of environmental permit applications and plans.
• Assist with stormwater management and land disturbance permitting and coordination with regulators.
• Interact with Virginia DEQ, local authorities, and other stakeholders regarding permit requirements.
• Review environmental deliverables for technical adequacy and compliance alignment.
• Maintain environmental records and documentation per regulatory and company requirements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Coordination with internal teams

Regulatory engagement

Environmental compliance

Engineering project support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or related field

Graduate Degree in a related field

8+ years of experience in lieu of degree

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Specialist, Environmental Health & Safety

Job Code: 44607

Job Location: Orange, VA

Job Schedue: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking an Environmental Specialist / Environmental Engineer to support environmental compliance, permitting, and operational readiness activities for manufacturing, construction, and facility development projects in Orange, Virginia. This role will support environmental planning and regulatory engagement for new construction and facility modifications, with emphasis on stormwater management, land disturbance permitting, agency coordination, and integration of environmental requirements into project execution. The position works closely with EHS&S, engineering, facilities, construction, program teams, consultants, and regulatory agencies to help ensure projects move forward on schedule while maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Support environmental permitting and compliance activities for construction, infrastructure, and facility projects.
• Coordinate development, review, and submittal of environmental permit applications, plans, and supporting documentation.
• Support stormwater management and land disturbance permitting, including review of civil design packages and coordination with consultants and regulators.
• Interface with agencies such as Virginia DEQ, local authorities, and other project stakeholders regarding permit requirements, reviews, and approvals.
• Assist with environmental review of new building and site development projects to identify regulatory impacts early in design.
• Track permitting milestones, agency comments, approval conditions, and compliance commitments.
• Support implementation of environmental requirements during project construction and startup.
• Review contractor and consultant deliverables for technical adequacy and compliance alignment.
• Assist in interpretation and application of environmental regulations, permit conditions, and internal standards.
• Conduct site inspections, field assessments, and compliance reviews as needed.
• Support environmental programs that may include:
• stormwater
• erosion and sediment control
• hazardous waste
• air permitting/compliance
• wastewater
• SPCC
• chemical management
• Maintain environmental records, reports, and documentation in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to reduce permitting risk, support construction schedules, and improve environmental processes.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or related technical field and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience supporting environmental compliance, permitting, or engineering projects.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting processes applicable to industrial or construction operations.
• Familiarity with stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and site-development permitting.
• Ability to review technical drawings, reports, and permit-related documents.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with internal teams, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $69,500 – $128,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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