Sr. Environmental Engineer

Lanteris Space LLC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and welfare insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to oversee multimedia environmental programs in Palo Alto, CA. The role requires expertise in BAAQMD compliance, hazardous waste, and groundwater remediation. Candidates must have a B.S. or M.S. in a relevant field and a CIH certification, with at least 10 years of experience.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $111,000 to $185,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident.
• Active Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation required.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive environmental consulting or industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead BAAQMD permitting and compliance for facility operations.
• Manage hazardous materials business plans and EPCRA reporting.
• Implement and monitor Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

Skills

BAAQMD compliance

Groundwater remediation

Hazardous materials management

Stormwater management

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering

Tools

HMBPs

SPCC plans

Job description

Please review the job details below. At Lanteris Space Systems, we are looking for a Senior Environmental Engineer to join our team onsite in our Palo Alto, CA, San Jose, or Mountain View, CA office. A Senior Environmental Engineer oversees multimedia environmental programs, ensuring compliance with Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) permits, RCRA/CUPA hazardous waste, NPDES stormwater, and groundwater. The position demands Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) expertise to mitigate workplace hazards.

Core Responsibilities

• Air Quality & Permitting (BAAQMD Focus):
  • Lead BAAQMD permitting and rules compliance for facility operations.
  • Direct the tracking, documentation, and reporting of toxic air contaminants and criteria pollutants.
  • Prepare and submit Annual Emissions Reports (AER), Health Risk Assessments (HRA), and air dispersion modeling.
• Hazardous Waste & Groundwater Remediation:
  • Develop and maintain Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBPs), EPCRA reporting, and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans.
  • Provide oversight on subsurface investigations, groundwater monitoring programs, and corrective action/remediation technologies.
• Storm Water & Industrial Wastewater:
  • Lead Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) implementation, monitoring, and annual reporting.
  • Manage industrial discharge permits and evaluate Best Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent pollution in surface runoff.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident.
• Education: B.S. or M.S. in Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering or similar.
• Certification: Active Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation required.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive environmental consulting or industry experience.
• Experience with Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) air permitting and site remediation.
• Ability to travel to Bay Area offices as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• P.E. certification is highly desirable.
• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training.

Salary & Benefits

• Base pay within California: $111,000.00 - $185,000.00 annually.
• Offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• Position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lanteris Space Systems is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.