Staff Environmental Engineer

Redwood Materials•Reno, NV

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Environmental Engineer leads and supports environmental permitting and compliance program execution across air, water, and waste media for Redwood Energy’s project development, EPC, and O&M portfolio. The role partners with Project Development, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and the broader EHS team to integrate compliance into project design, delivery, and operations. It determines approaches for new assignments, resolves complex regulatory questions, and advises project leaders on environmental requirements and risks. This is a hybrid position, ideally based in Redwood Materials’ Nevada or San Francisco offices, with travel of up to 30% to project sites. The position is full-time, and compensation is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
At least 8 years of environmental permitting and compliance experience with a bachelor’s degree, or at least 6 years with a master’s degree, or equivalent experience in industrial, energy, or construction settings.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental requirements for energy and industrial projects, including Clean Air Act permitting (Minor and Major source), SPCC, Clean Water Act (NPDES, SWPPP), and RCRA.
Experience supporting projects through development, construction, and operations, including working with EPC contractors and consultants.
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time to project sites.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and competing deadlines, and lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced startup environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with regulators, customers, project teams, and leadership.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Lead environmental permitting strategy and execution for Redwood Energy projects, including applicability determinations, applications, and agency coordination.
Direct compliance program execution across the project development, EPC, and O&M portfolio, including air, SPCC, stormwater, waste, land-use, and wetlands requirements.
Integrate environmental requirements into project design, equipment selection, and construction planning through early engagement with Engineering and project teams.
Scope and oversee biological surveys, wetland delineations, cultural and historic resource surveys, and geotechnical and soils assessments.
Oversee the environmental scope of EPC contractors and consultants, including deliverables, site inspections, and handoff of compliance obligations to operations.
Support stakeholder and public engagement by preparing public-hearing materials, responding to comments, and coordinating tribal consultation processes where required.
Identify permitting risks that could delay interconnection or COD and coordinate with project development, legal, and engineering teams to de-risk the critical path.
Track and interpret regulatory changes and translate them into operating requirements and change controls.
Serve as a primary interface with regulators and lead site inspections, audits, and corrective-action closure for the portfolio.
Develop and deliver environmental training, procedures, and program documentation, and advise colleagues on complex compliance matters.