Senior Environmental Engineer

Blue Origin • Space Coast, FL

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About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. As part of a hardworking team of EHS Professionals, you will provide domain expertise to engineering and production resources related to EHS manufacturing and prototyping. You will serve as a primary resource for all aspects of environmental compliance with local, state, and federal laws at Blue Origin main facilities and satellite locations including, but not limited to: RCRA, CWA (including NPDES, SPCC, and SWPPP requirements), CAA (including air permitting, compliance, and reporting), NEPA, their state equivalents, and any other environmental authorities. You will also support the team on all aspects of safety and health compliance with local, state, and federal laws, including, but not limited to: OSHA, state OSHA, PSM, NFPA, and ANSI requirements. As the Environmental Engineer II, you will be responsible for driving environmental compliance efforts and enhancing essential programs across the site.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with Environmental regulatory monitoring and compliance
• Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations including CAA (NSR, Title V, PSD), CWA (NPDES, SPCC, SWPPP), RCRA, and NEPA as well as annual emissions, Tier II, and TRI reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and maintain environmental compliance policies, procedures, and programs.
• Experience collecting, managing, and analyzing environmental compliance data and preparing required regulatory reports and submittals.
• Experience developing and delivering environmental compliance training to diverse audiences.
• Experience reporting to and interfacing with regulatory agencies
• Ability to interpret, apply, audit, and communicate regulatory requirements — both verbally and in writing — across all organizational levels.
• Must be self-driven and able to plan and execute work with limited direct supervision from senior management and/or peers.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, or 8 years of professional environmental experience
• Advanced knowledge in a field of science, environmental engineering, or related discipline
• Knowledge of and experience with EHS management system elements, such as ISO 14001/45001
• Knowledge of environmental sciences/engineering systems, principles, and methodologies
• Knowledge of national and international environmental laws/regulations and regulatory/resource agencies’ permitting processes and responsibilities, industry standards for environmental compliance, and best management practices for minimizing potential environmental impacts during project execution
• Experience with air emissions inventory development, permitting, or Title V/synthetic minor permit compliance
• Familiarity with chemical inventory management and Tier II reporting (EPCRA)
• Knowledge of engineering and construction systems, methods, and work processes
• Knowledge of construction planning, estimating, procedures, and execution
• Experience in managing and/or providing technical oversight of environmental subcontractors or consultants
• Experience in environmental monitoring and compliance inspection during construction
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and waste management, erosion and sediment control methods, and restoration techniques
• Knowledge of Florida Hazardous Waste, Air, and Stormwater Regulations

Responsibilities

• Submit timely and complete permit applications are to the appropriate state, Federal or local agency, working with operations and key stakeholders to ensure permit representations adequately describe equipment and activities necessary to complete each project.
• Implementing policies and procedures to ensure efficient and consistent environmental compliance.
• Developing programs to increase employee awareness and knowledge of compliance policies.
• Working closely with various stakeholders to evaluate compliance, and to ensure that our practices meet the highest standards.
• Proactively seeking opportunities to improve data management, consider big picture potential impacts of changes before they occur, and find ways to integrate sustainable solutions when changes occur.
• Supporting a variety of program activities within the EHS organization, including but not limited to Air Program compliance, RCRA Hazardous Waste compliance, Wastewater, and NPDES Stormwater compliance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior