An Environmental Engineer develops solutions to environmental problems using engineering, biology, chemistry, and geology. Addresses pollution control, waste disposal, recycling, or public health issues. Works on local environmental issues, such as polluted groundwater, or global or regional issues, such as acid rain. Works with environmental scientists and public policymakers to identify problems and develop technologies that benefit people and protect the environment.
Client is seeking an Environmental Permitting Engineer to join the engineering department within the Manufacturing and Technology Business Unit (M&T). This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, tracking, and supporting permits, approvals, and regulatory authorizations needed for project execution from early planning through startup, while serving as a key interface among the client, AHJs, regulatory agencies, Engineering, Construction, Environmental, and ES&H teams.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain project permitting strategies, permit matrices, schedules, and compliance tracking tools. Identify required environmental, utility, building, fire, hazardous materials, wastewater, and construction permits for semiconductor projects. Coordinate permitting activities between the client, Engineering, Construction, ES&H, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies. Serve as the primary interface with AHJs to support permit reviews, inspections, approvals, and closeout activities. Evaluate permit requirements, identify critical permitting risks and next steps, and ensure regulatory requirements are incorporated into project plans and schedules. Support environmental and construction permitting activities through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline with 5-8 years of relevant experience, or 9-12 years of equivalent experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Professional Engineer (PE) license or applicable environmental certification preferred. Prior experience supporting semiconductor projects in Arizona. Prior experience supporting permitting and regulatory approvals on semiconductor or large industrial projects. Demonstrated experience obtaining, managing, and tracking permits with municipal, state, and federal agencies. Knowledge of environmental regulations, construction permitting, utility approvals, building codes, and fire code requirements. Experience coordinating across Engineering, Construction, ES&H, client, and regulatory stakeholders. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and permitting risks.
