Sr. Principal Engineer Environmental

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Falls Church, VA +2 · Environmental

This role is for a Sr. Principal Environmental Engineer at Northrop Grumman, responsible for managing and overseeing environmental remediation projects across various US sites. The position requires expertise in federal and state environmental laws, project management for investigation and remediation, agency interaction, and cost controls. The engineer will provide strategic advice, direct technical implementation of remedial activities, manage contractors, ensure regulatory compliance, and negotiate with agencies.

What you'd actually do

  1. Provide consultation and strategic advice to management and internal stakeholders (including legal and real estate) concerning complex environmental risk assessments and liability management within the portfolio.
  2. Direct, review, and guide technical implementation of remedial activities (including site assessment, investigation/characterization, remediation (selection, design, and implementation), long-term operation, maintenance and monitoring, and closure to ensure project success.
  3. Develop project-specific scope, manage the selection process for contractors and consultants to align with project budgets and objectives, and oversee work execution.
  4. Oversee contracts, scope, budgets, and schedules for assigned projects.
  5. Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory programs and environmental health and safety requirements (e.g., RCRA, CERCLA, OSHA, etc.)

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of experience in the field of environmental remediation OR Master’s Degree and 6+ years of experience in the field of environmental remediation OR 4+ years with PhD in the field of environmental remediation.
  • BS degree from an accredited institution with a focus in an engineering field (including environmental, chemical, civil, and mechanical) or relevant science field (including hydrology, geology, and environmental science).
  • Strong understanding of environmental laws and regulations at state, provincial, and federal levels.
  • Expert knowledge and experience in site assessment and remediation technologies with a focus on soil, soil vapor, and groundwater contamination.
  • Proficiency in environmental risk assessment and management practices.
  • Proven environmental remediation savvy and application.
  • Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.

Nice to have

  • Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) accreditation
  • Contribute to the development of new principles and concepts.
  • Work on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious.
  • Serve as organization advisor to management and stakeholders on advanced technical studies and applications.
  • Prove ability to build relationships and work effectively with local, state and federal regulatory staff and leadership.
  • Act with speed meeting internal/external customer requirements.
  • Strong business/financial acumen, keen organizational skills, and excellent problem-solving ability.
  • Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, an exceptional self-starter attitude, and the ability to produce in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What the JD emphasized

  • environmental remediation
  • federal and state environmental laws and regulations
  • project management
  • remediation