Sr Principal Engineer EHS

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Dulles, VA is seeking a Sr Principal EHS Engineer – Level 4 to support our Dulles campus and potentially field operations across states. The role emphasizes developing and implementing EH&S programs, regulatory compliance, audits, and training to sustain a safe work environment.

The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree with extensive EHS experience, can interpret complex regulations, and collaborates across leadership to strengthen our safety culture. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience, or Master’s with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years of professional experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizen.
• Experience with at least one EHS compliance program or industrial hygiene assessments and sampling.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all levels.
• Ability to solve complex problems by seeking information and new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets EHS regulations to determine applicability and impact for sites.
• Assists with implementation of programs to comply with EHS regulations.
• Partners with business leaders to improve culture, awareness, and accountability in EHS.
• Develops and maintains EH&S programs to ensure compliance, injury prevention, and risk mitigation.
• Completes audits, IH sampling, ergonomic assessments, and assists in pollution prevention.
• Interfaces with regulatory representatives and senior management.
• Implements EHS management systems at the site level.
• Coordinates EHS training for employees and conducts instructor-led sessions.
• Writes and updates EHS plans and procedures; applies for permits and renewals.
• Conducts compliance inspections and identifies regulatory actions; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication and teamwork

Problem solving

Regulatory interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8 years experience

Master’s degree + 6 years experience

PhD + 4 years experience

Tools

MRP systems

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Sr Principal EHS Engineer – Level 4 to join our team in Dulles, VA.

This position will be responsible for providing EHS support for our Dulles VA campus and may support field operations in other states as well.

Working in Northrop Grumman means making a direct contribution to mission projects that keep our homeland safe, expanding the boundaries of possibility, and reshaping the world we live in. For us, it’s about more than just performing.

It means realizing the values that define us: responsibility, trust, integrity and protecting freedom worldwide. These values inspire and unite our people- who make everything we do possible.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In This Job, You Will

• Reviews and interprets existing and proposed environmental, health, and safety (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 the culture, awareness, and accountability in support of EHS programs.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of EH&S programs to ensure compliance, injury prevention, and risk mitigation.
• Completes audits, IH sampling, ergonomic assessments, and assists in pollution prevention activities.
• Interfaces with regulatory representatives, senior management, the site EH&S Committee.
• Assists with the implementation of EHS management systems at the site level.
• Additional roles and responsibilities may include:
• Serves as liaison with regulatory agencies.
• Provides timely and accurate submission of necessary reports to the company and regulatory agencies.
• Writes and updates EHS plans and procedures.
• Applies for new permits and renewals.
• Conducts compliance inspections and identifies actions necessary to meet regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates EHS training for employees and conducts instructor-led EHS training.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic 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 of the two: 1) managing various EHS compliance programs (such as hazardous waste, storm water, wastewater, air, occupational safety, etc.) based on the review and interpretation of EHS regulations; and/or 2) experience in completing industrial hygiene assessments and sampling.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with all levels of an organization are a must.
• Ability to solve complex problems by actively seeking information and new ideas from a variety of sources; consistently looking for novel ways to solve problems; mastering unfamiliar information, tasks and situations quickly and effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science (MS) degree in an environmental, health, and safety program of study, or currently enrolled in an M.S. degree program.
• Certifications in environmental or health & safety related programs.
• Experience with MRP systems and Microsoft SharePoint programs.
• Computer based skills specifically with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point programs.
• Oversight of third-party consultants/contractors.
• Active Top Secret clearance

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such that the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.