Join the power movement as Lead Environmental EngineerThe Lead Environmental Engineer is a senior-level professional responsible for leading complex environmental projects, providing technical expertise on environmental regulations, ensuring compliance with environmental laws. Provides long-term environmental strategy in a fusion technology environment. Oversees environmental assessments, permit applications, and mitigation strategies, while also staying updated on emerging environmental regulations and technologies.
What you'll do:- Technical Leadership:
- Serves as a subject matter expert on environmental regulations and compliance issues
- Designs and implements environmental management systems, policies, and programs
- Analyzes complex environmental data to identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans
- Leads technical aspects of environmental projects, including site investigations, feasibility studies, and design reviews
- Drive CFS's ESG performance by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement environmental, social, and governance initiatives-ensuring alignment with recognized frameworks and continuous improvement of sustainability metrics
Project Management:
- Oversees large-scale environmental projects, including budget management, scheduling, and resource allocation
- Collaborates with other departments (operations, legal, etc.) to ensure environmental compliance across the organization
Environmental Regulatory Compliance & Permit Management:
- Oversees all permitting processes (e.g. EPA, state-specific agencies) related to air emissions, water discharges, hazardous waste, and other relevant areas
- Prepares and submits environmental permits and reports to regulatory agencies
- Interfaces with regulatory agencies, ensuring timely submissions, permit renewals, and compliance
- Monitors environmental performance to identify areas for improvement and compliance risks
Stakeholder Management:
- Communicates environmental issues and project updates to clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies
- Builds relationships with regulators, external consultants, and contractors
Innovation and Development:
- Stays up to date on new environmental technologies and regulations
- Identifies opportunities to improve environmental performance within the organization
What we're looking for:- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in environmental consulting or industrial environmental management, preferably in complex technical environments such as heavy industry, power, or advanced R&D
- Prefer demonstrated success in integrating ESG considerations across cross-functional teams to drive sustainability, reduce environmental impact, and ensure responsible governance within a complex or highly regulated industry
- Deep understanding of environmental regulations at the local, state, and federal levels
- Strong technical skills in environmental assessments, permitting, and compliance monitoring
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse stakeholders
- Strong ability to manage complex projects: plan, execute, and manage projects of significant scope - defining milestones, budgets, and schedules
- Excellent troubleshooting and risk assessment skills, with a flair for innovative, data-driven solutions
- Capable of inspiring change, mentoring colleagues, and driving continuous improvement in a lean, fast-paced environment
Bonus points for:Must-have Requirements:- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
- Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
$130,000 - $200,000 a year
Salary range for this full-time position + equity + benefits. The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include:
• Competitive compensation with equity
• 13 Company-wide Holidays
• Flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days
• Generous parental leave policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional growth opportunities
• Team-building activities
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