Senior Environmental Engineer

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

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!

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.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Environmental Engineer II, you will be responsible for driving environmental compliance efforts and enhancing essential programs across the site.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.

Desired Skills:

• 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

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  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.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.