Senior Chemical Engineer

Pennoni•Boston, MA

About The Position

Pennoni is hiring a Chemical Engineer to join its team in Boston, Massachusetts. The role supports industrial and manufacturing clients with 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, conduct compliance audits, prepare permits and regulatory reports, develop plans to prevent or mitigate chemical releases, and facilitate process hazard analyses. The role also involves monitoring regulatory developments, overseeing industrial hygiene monitoring, and collaborating with clients, regulators, technical specialists, and Pennoni colleagues to address environmental challenges. The position offers opportunities to develop client relationships, expand regulatory expertise, participate in professional organizations, and contribute to the growth of Pennoni’s environmental practice in the Boston market. The target salary range is $100,000–$140,000 per year.

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, including 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 working 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 tools to track corrective actions.
Assist clients with responses 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 related operating requirements.
Develop tools and processes to calculate and track 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), and RCRA biennial reporting, as well as 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 requirements 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 professionals to develop practical solutions to environmental challenges.
Support business growth through client relationships, networking, professional organizations, client meetings, marketing, and business development activities.