Environmental Engineer

Job overview

The Environmental Engineer role is onsite in Newport News, VA, and compensation is $93,000–$116,000 per year. The role supports the Environmental, Health, and Safety team at Newport News Shipbuilding, with a focus on water-program compliance. The engineer develops and administers environmental programs and helps ensure compliance with permits and governmental requirements. The work includes monitoring pollution prevention, reviewing regulatory materials, coordinating with regulators, and developing compliance strategies for shipyard operations.

What you'll do

• Develop, administer, and implement environmental programs
• monitor pollution prevention, compliance, and audits
• prepare environmental impact studies and reports
• review federal, state, and local regulatory documentation
• assess operational impacts and publish compliance strategies
• interact with regulators
• support permit requirements and regulatory audits
• represent the company in rule-making activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

environmental engineer

water compliance

vpdes permits

hrsd permits

vessel general permits

environmental programs

regulatory compliance

onsite

newport news va

huntington ingalls industries

$93k–$116k/year

travel required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits include medical, prescription, dental and vision plans, health and wellness resources, 401(k), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and education scholarships.

Why this role

Water-program focus includes compliance with VPDES, HRSD, and Vessel General Permits. Travel is listed at 10%–25% of the time.

About the employer

Huntington Ingalls Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.