Environmental, Safety & Health Compliance Engineer Environmental at Naval Nuclear Laboratory
West Mifflin, PA
About the Job
Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!
Job Description
The Construction Site Engineering (CSE) group is part of the Bettis Construction Department and is responsible for the management and implementation of the site’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit, supporting all construction projects involving earth disturbances. The group is also responsible for the waste characterization for all construction contracts. This position will participate in the overall administration of this permit in accordance with Pennsylvania’s Clean Streams Law, the federal Clean Water Act, and Chapter 102 regulations. In addition, this position will collaborate with construction project execution teams, construction subcontractors, and Environmental Compliance personnel to ensure all efforts regulated under the NPDES General Permit support and comply with the Chapter 103 Industrial NPDES permit requirements. This position will also perform waste characterizations of existing building elements and soil in support of renovation, demolition, and excavations for construction projects.
- Work closely with project managers, multi-discipline project engineers, Construction Oversight personnel, Environmental Compliance Oversight personnel, Architect Engineer firms, and construction subcontractors to deliver infrastructure improvement projects at the Bettis Laboratory located in West Mifflin, PA.
- Perform Visual Site Inspections of all erosion and sediment controls on the Bettis Laboratory site for all earth disturbances.
- Support the overall erosion and sediment pollution control and stormwater permitting efforts to support all construction projects that vary from site infrastructure upgrades to new construction of office buildings, laboratories, and test facilities.
- Drive the technical support of the sitewide NPDES General Permit, and for maintaining and updating the permit for the needs of the Bettis Laboratory.
- Perform building and soil characterizations to determine disposal paths for construction projects.
- The successful candidate should be knowledgeable of federal, state, and local regulations and be adept at interactions with regulatory officials. Prefer experience to be local to Southwest DEP region and Allegheny County and working knowledge of Pennsylvania Stormwater Manual.
- Cognizant of the design, permitting, construction oversite, and maintenance of stormwater best management practices (BMPs) and green infrastructure.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Bachelor’s degree in the biological, geological, physical, or environmental sciences, engineering, or in a field closely related to environmental protection or regulation in engineering from an accredited college or university and a minimum of six years of relevant experience; or
Master’s degree in the biological, geological, physical, or environmental sciences, engineering, or in a field closely related to environmental protection or regulation and a minimum of four years of relevant experience
Preferred Skills
- Professional environmental compliance experience, including experience with designing, permitting, constructing, and/or inspecting erosion and sediment pollution controls and stormwater management facilities
- Knowledge of construction management
- Positive working relationships with state and local regulators
- Demonstrated commitment to safe working practices
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products and computer aided design (CAD) drafting software
- Prior experience developing or reviewing permit applications and construction subcontract documents (specifications, drawings and cost estimates)
- A working knowledge of the applicable codes and standards, including Chapter 102 NPDES, PADEP Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Manual, PADEP Stormwater BMP Manual, Chapter 103 NPDES, Act 167, and EISA 438
- Minimum BS GPA of 3.0/4.0 preferred
Compensation and Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
- Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings program & Captial Accumulation Plan
- Personal & Medical Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
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Pay Range
$92,900.00 - $145,200.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guide line only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.
Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.
