Sr. Principal EHS Engineer - R102171352

Sr. Principal EHS Engineer – R
Northrop Grumman

No relocation assistance available

Clearance type:
None

Travel:
Yes, 25% of the time

Preferred locations:
Redondo Beach, CA;
Minneapolis, MN;
McLean, VA;
Huntsville, AL;
Irving, TX;
Falls Church, VA. Must be located near an existing Northrop Grumman facility within the continental United States.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history, from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean to stealth bombers to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work—and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

We have an opportunity to join the Corporate Environmental Remediation Team as a Sr. Principal EHS Engineer. This position reports to the Manager EHS Engineering 3. The incumbent will serve as a member of the environmental remediation team with direct responsibility for the success of the company’s remediation projects across various sites in the U.S. and oversee multiple investigation and remediation projects involved in state, provincial, and federal clean‑up programs, providing environmental expertise to minimize environmental liabilities for the company.

• Provide consultation and strategic advice to management and internal stakeholders concerning complex environmental risk assessments and liability management within the portfolio.
• Direct and guide technical implementation of remedial activities, including site assessment, investigation/characterization, remediation, long‑term operation, maintenance, monitoring, and closure to ensure project success.
• Develop project‑specific scope, manage the selection process for contractors and consultants to align with project budgets and objectives, and oversee work execution.
• Oversee contracts, scope, budget, and schedule for assigned projects.
• Oversee purchase requisition and invoice approval processes.
• Provide input on quarterly financial and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory programs and environmental health and safety requirements (e.g., RCRA, CERCLA, OSHA).
• Negotiate with regulatory agencies and key stakeholders to achieve optimal resolutions, minimize liabilities, and align with company goals.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on project status and milestones.
• Review project status and technical and cost performance.
• Assess project issues and develop solutions.
• Implement sustainable remediation practices where applicable.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of experience in environmental remediation, OR Master’s Degree and 6+ years, OR PhD and 4+ years.
• Experience includes at least a BS in an engineering or relevant science field (e.g., environmental, chemical, civil, mechanical, hydrology, geology, environmental science).
• Proven environmental remediation expertise and application.
• Ownership mindset and accountability.
• Proven ability to build relationships and work effectively with local, state and federal regulatory staff.
• Acts with speed meeting internal/external customer requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, self‑starter attitude, and ability to produce in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Strong business/financial acumen, keen organizational skills, and excellent problem‑solving ability.

• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) accreditation.
• Strong understanding of environmental laws and regulations at state, provincial, and federal levels.
• Expert knowledge and experience in site assessment and remediation technologies focusing on soil, soil vapor, and groundwater contamination.
• Proficiency in environmental risk assessment and management…