Senior Environmental Engineer

Freeport McMoRan•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$97,500 - $138,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Senior Environmental Engineer provides engineering technical expertise, guidance, and leadership for environmental projects and programs. The role assesses environmental risk, develops regulatory documentation, conducts site inspections, and recommends actions to support regulatory compliance. It reviews proposed facility expansions, modifications, and closures that may affect environmental discharges, emissions, or hazardous materials. The engineer may serve as project manager or technical expert for large or complex environmental compliance, remediation, or reclamation projects; evaluates and administers vendor contracts; and advises site management on environmental programs, practices, and applicable regulations. The role contributes to environmental systems planning and budgeting, maintains knowledge of environmental and occupational health regulations, and provides leadership to less experienced engineers and technicians. The position is hybrid, with onsite attendance at the local hub required at least one day per month, and includes domestic and international travel to support operations and projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (such as Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Agriculture, Mining, Metallurgical, Geological, or a similar discipline) and five years of engineering experience in Environmental Management, including project management experience; OR a master’s degree in Engineering or a related field and three years of engineering experience in Environmental Management, including project management experience.
Knowledge of environmental compliance, permitting, incident investigation, and reporting protocols.
Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
Skill in managing large or complex environmental projects.
Ability to evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement.
Ability to analyze a wide range of soil, water, and air samples to recognize potential environmental hazards.
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to work onsite at the local hub at least one day per month.
Must be able to travel up to 30% domestically and 5% internationally.

Nice To Haves

Additional certification or licensure appropriate to the job may be required or preferred, such as HAZWOPER, Method 9, DOT, EMS Auditor, Asbestos, Water Treatment Operator, or CHMM.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering technical expertise, guidance, and leadership for environmental projects and programs.
Determine and assess environmental risk and develop regulatory documentation of results.
Perform site inspections and recommend appropriate actions to management to comply with regulations.
Review planned facility expansions, modifications, or closures affecting environmental discharges, emissions, or hazardous materials, and develop recommendations.
Serve as project manager or technical expert on large or complex environmental compliance, remediation, or reclamation projects.
Evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for services and equipment.
Advise site management on applicable programs, practices, and existing or proposed local, state, and federal regulations.
Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting for environmental systems and issues.
Maintain current working knowledge of environmental and occupational health regulations, including CERCLA, NEPA, SARA, and the Clean Air and Water Acts.
Provide leadership to less experienced engineers and technicians and potentially represent the site on company-sponsored steering teams.
Perform other duties as required.