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Principal Environmental Engineer (Hybrid - Martinez, CA)
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What they do
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.
$108,539 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- Martinez, CA) Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. $95,000 life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, sick time, 401(k) United States, California, San Francisco Aug 16, 2026 At Air Products, we reimagine what's possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together
- where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter
- we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.
- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Many more supplemental benefits available
Responsibilities:
Maintain and improve programs across all environmental media (air/Greenhouse Gas/water/waste) to follow environmental regulations, permit requirements, and internal policies and standards for assigned facilities in California (approximately 4 plants). Develop, maintain and improve environmental compliance tools, monitoring, sampling and testing programs to demonstrate compliance with regulatory and permit limits for assigned facilities. Direct and train facility personnel in environmental compliance permit and regulatory requirements, including use of any tools for compliance. Prepare and maintain waste profiles for assigned facilities and secure approvals from waste disposal vendors/facilities. Assist as needed with completion of manifests. Prepare and submit environmental compliance reports to local, state, and federal agencies for assigned facilities. Prepare and submit permit applications and conduct permit negotiations with regulatory agencies for assigned facilities. Assist in conducting environmental regulatory assessments of plant and capital projects to define and secure environmental approvals. This includes developing environmental permitting strategies, preparing (or coordinating preparation) of applications, interaction with the customer and regulatory authorities as the need arises, and the creation of appropriate project documentation. Monitor agency rule-making and analyze emerging regulations to settle impact on plant operations, existing permits, etc. Sustain and improve compliance assurance tools and overall efficiency of compliance performance for assigned facilities. Participate in company-wide work groups and improvement teams as assigned. Provide project leadership with data-driven strategies and abilities to analyze requirements, identify trends, collaborate with stakeholders, and lead cross-functional teams to develop practical solutions that improve EHS performance. Meet with regulatory agencies and internal company audit personnel during environmental audit/inspection visits to ensure compliance. Qualifications /Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science field- chemical engineering preferred.
- $132,000 plus bonus.