(Chemical) Environmental Engineer - Water Resources

Position Summary:

The Environmental Engineer - Water Resources is responsible for managing compliance with water permits, plans and regulatory requirements for their local plant. This role reports to the Environmental Leader.

• Maintain the facility water program regulatory plans, including spill, discharge control, stormwater, and emergency response plans
  
• Analyze regulatory and discharge trends and identify projects to drive improvements
  
• Manage on-site (internal) audit program of functional compliance with Environmental Procedures
  
• Interact with regulators to resolve compliance issues; establish permit requirements and assists in regulatory audits
  
• Participate in the environmental call duty rotation
  
• Manage compliance with NPDES and local POTW permits.
  
• Responsible for communication and negotiation with regulators (state and local)
  
• Manage General Permit for Nutrient Discharges to the Chesapeake Bay
  
• Manage compliance with SPCC, FRP (EPA and USCG) and Virginia AST
  
• Manage consultants and budget requirements (per project and annual budget)
  
• Work with facility engineers, managers, and outside consultants to develop water permitting applications for submittal to regulatory agencies
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or similar field
  
• 1-3 years of experience working with industrial/chemical manufacturing facilities
  

Additional Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of environmental regulations and the Clean Water Act
  
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment operations and best management practices desirable
  
• Experience in chemical manufacturing environment desirable
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization and ability to work in a team environment
  
• Must be highly motivated, energetic, and a self-directed individual with good analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Experience with managing multiple priorities
  
• May be required to work in adverse weather conditions (cold, hot, humid, rain, snow, etc.)
  
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
  

Benefits