Sr Principal Engineer Environmental

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 129,300 - 193,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Join 0090 CORP-Corporate Office as a Senior Principal Environmental Engineer, contributing to environmental remediation efforts in a hybrid setting. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with extensive experience in environmental remediation, strong knowledge of regulations, and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities include providing strategic advice on risk assessments, overseeing remedial activities, and ensuring compliance with environmental laws. A competitive salary range and attractive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of environmental remediation experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6+ years with a Master's; or 4+ years with a PhD.
• Strong understanding of environmental laws and regulations.
• Expert in site assessment and remediation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and strategic advice on environmental risk assessments.
• Direct and guide technical implementation of remedial activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory programs and environmental health requirements.

Skills

Environmental remediation

Environmental laws and regulations

Risk assessment

Technical problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Position

Senior Principal Environmental Engineer – Corporate Sustainability Organization, Environmental Remediation Team (Hybrid). Location: Redondo Beach, CA or Falls Church, VA. Relocation assistance: None.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and strategic advice to management and internal stakeholders on complex environmental risk assessments and liability management.
• Direct, review, and guide the technical implementation of remedial activities including site assessment, investigation, remediation, long‑term operation, maintenance, monitoring, and closure.
• Develop project‑specific scope, select contractors and consultants, and align projects with budgets and objectives.
• Oversee contracts, budgets, schedules, purchase requisition, and invoice approval processes.
• Contribute to quarterly financial and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory programs and environmental health and safety requirements such as RCRA, CERCLA, OSHA, and others.
• Negotiate with regulatory agencies and key stakeholders to achieve optimal resolutions, minimize liabilities, and align with company goals.
• Communicate project status and milestones to internal and external stakeholders.
• Review project status, technical and cost performance, assess issues, and develop solutions.
• Implement sustainable remediation practices where applicable.
• Travel up to 25% of the time annually.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an environmental, chemical, civil, mechanical, hydrology, geology, or environmental science field with 8+ years of environmental remediation experience; or Master’s degree with 6+ years of remediation experience; or PhD with 4+ years of remediation experience.
• Strong understanding of state, provincial, and federal environmental laws and regulations.
• Expert knowledge of site assessment and remediation technologies focused on soil, soil vapor, and groundwater contamination.
• Proficiency in environmental risk assessment and management practices.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical approaches and findings clearly.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing new principles and concepts in remediation.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems with innovative solutions.
• Track record of advising management and stakeholders on advanced technical studies.
• Establish relationships with local, state, and federal regulatory staff and leadership.
• Speed and decisiveness in meeting internal and external customer requirements.
• Strong business and financial acumen, excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Pro‑active self‑starter attitude and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) accreditation is preferred.

Salary and Benefits

Primary level salary range: $129,300.00 – $193,900.00. Eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, and potentially long‑term incentive for higher‑level positions.

Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.

Additional Information

Clearance required: None. Travel required: Yes, up to 25% of the time.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.