Senior Chemical Engineer

Pennoni•Boston, MA

1d•$100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Pennoni is hiring a Chemical Engineer to join its team in Boston, Massachusetts. The role focuses on solving environmental and regulatory challenges for industrial and manufacturing clients across environmental compliance, air quality, wastewater, process safety, hazardous materials, and pollution prevention. It combines technical engineering with client consulting, regulatory interaction, project management, and business development. The engineer will evaluate chemical and industrial processes, support environmental permitting and reporting, assess process safety and pollution prevention, and help clients respond to regulatory matters. The role also includes collaborating with clients, regulators, technical specialists, and Pennoni colleagues to develop practical solutions. The position offers opportunities to build client relationships, expand regulatory expertise, participate in professional organizations, and contribute to the growth of Pennoni’s environmental practice in the Boston market.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Completion of OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training.
Experience with environmental regulatory compliance, permitting, process safety, industrial environmental programs, or a related area.
Familiarity with environmental reporting and permitting systems, including MassDEP eDEP, MassDEP ePlace, and EPA Central Data Exchange (CDX).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate technically complex processes and regulatory requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to explain technical and regulatory concepts to clients.
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, high-quality technical work.
Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments while working independently and collaboratively.
Self-motivated and organized, and comfortable operating with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
Previous experience with an engineering or environmental consulting firm.

Responsibilities

Evaluate chemical and industrial processes for environmental regulatory compliance, process safety, and pollution prevention, including material and energy balances, chemical hazard reviews, process controls, and emergency preparedness.
Conduct environmental compliance audits, identify potential compliance gaps, and develop recommendations and tracking tools for corrective actions.
Assist clients in responding to regulatory inspections, information requests, and enforcement actions.
Prepare air permit applications, including minor source, Title V, and Permit by Rule documentation.
Evaluate and recommend air pollution control technologies and operating requirements.
Develop tools and processes for calculating and tracking actual air emissions.
Prepare sewer discharge permit applications, slug control plans, and Operations & Maintenance Manuals.
Prepare Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and Notices of Intent for applicable general permits.
Prepare and oversee environmental regulatory reporting, including air emissions and greenhouse gas reports, Tier II, TRI, Toxics Use Reduction (TUR), RCRA biennial reporting, and Toxics Use Reduction Plans.
Develop contingency and emergency response plans to prevent and mitigate chemical releases, including SPCC plans and hazardous waste contingency plans.
Facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) for facilities subject to Process Safety Management and Massachusetts hazardous materials requirements.
Oversee industrial hygiene monitoring and recommend ways to reduce employee exposure.
Monitor state and federal environmental rulemaking and evaluate potential impacts on clients’ facilities and operations.
Collaborate with clients, regulators, technical specialists, and Pennoni colleagues to develop practical solutions to environmental challenges.
Support Pennoni’s growth through client relationships, networking, professional organizations, client meetings, marketing, and business development activities.